> (advertised in HSJ on June 19th) 
> 
> The following post is advertised.
> Closing date 16 July 2003             Interview date 30 July 2003
> 
> Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Public Health Network
> 
> 
> Public Health Intelligence Team
> Epidemiologist/Medical Statistician
> 
> Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience)
> Base: Welwyn Garden City
> Hours: Full time   
> Ref: 720 DR
> 
> Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Strategic Health Authority was formed in
> April 2002 by the merger of Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire Health
> authorities and covers a population in excess of 1.6 million. The
> population is served by four major acute trusts with 6 hospital sites in
> the SHA; other hospitals outside the county;11 Primary Care Trusts (PCTs);
> and a new Hertfordshire Partnership Trust, which includes mental health,
> Bedfordshire Shared Services and other services.
> 
> Strong links exist between PHI and the County Councils, Eastern Region
> Public Health Observatory (Cambridge University), ONS and other
> partnership organisations. The PHI team relates closely to both the Public
> Health Network for Beds & Herts covering the 11 PCTs, the other Health
> Trusts and the Health Informatics Services.
> 
> Data on Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Stroke, Cancer, Accidents, Teenage
> pregnancy, Mental Health and other areas need to be analysed using common
> data standards across this health economy. The post holder will need to
> use robust data and application of appropriate methods for the compilation
> of Public Health Reports, health Improvement Programmes, Equity audit and
> other reports to support PCTs and the SHA's agenda.
> 
> An MSc in Medical Statistics, Public Health or Epidemiology is desirable
> but a scientific graduate with suitable experience (eg in GIS) may also be
> considered. The post will also give opportunity for development in
> epidemiology and experience in evidence based medicine under the guidance
> of the Head of Public Health Intelligence. Knowledge of the CHD NSF could
> also be useful.
> 
> The NHS in Beds and Herts are employers committed to the benefits package
> associated with 'Improving Working Lives' including childcare.
> 
> For further information please contact Margaret Eames, Head of Public
> Health Intelligence on 01707 361282 or e-mail
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> For an application pack please e-mail [log in to unmask]
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>; write to Hertfordshire HR Shared
> Service at Charter House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6JL; or
> telephone 01707 361211 (24 hours answer phone).
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> Margaret Eames
> 
> Head of Public Health Intelligence
> Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Health Authority 
> Charter House,
> Parkway, Welwyn Garden City,
> Herts AL8 6JL 
> 
> tel:  01707- 361282
> fax: 01707- 361293   Secretary 01707-390855  x2451
> 
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