Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Public Health Network
Epidemiologist/Medical Statistician
in the Public Health Intelligence Team
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)
Base: Welwyn Garden City
Hours: Full time
Ref: 381MK
A permanent post has arisen in the Public Health Intelligence team which
covers the epidemiology of the 11 Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) in Beds & Herts
- a population of over 1.6 million. It serves the Public Health Network
which includes clinical networks (e.g. CHD, Cancer), the SHA, HPT (Community
Information) and Beds Shared Services besides the PCTs. The population is
served by four major acute trusts with 6 hospital sites in the SHA; other
hospitals outside the county. A review "Investing in your Health" of future
acute services is ongoing within the SHA, which requires support.
Strong links exist between PHI, the County Councils, ERPHO at Cambridge
University, ONS and other partner organisations. The PHI team relates
closely to the Public Health Network, the Acute Health Trusts and the Health
Informatics Services.
Data on Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Stroke, Cancer, Accidents, Teenage
pregnancy, Mental Health, Child Health and other areas need to be analysed
using common data standards across this health economy. The post holder will
need to understand robust data and use 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 (e.g. 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 Child Health or Cancer
information would also be useful.
We are employers committed to 'Improving Working Lives' including childcare.
For an application pack please e-mail [log in to unmask];
or write to Hertfordshire HR Shared Service at Charter House, Parkway,
Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6JL;
or telephone 01707 361316 (24 hours answer phone).
For further information please contact Margaret Eames, Head of Public Health
Intelligence on 01707 361282
or e-mail [log in to unmask]
Closing Date: 8th April 2004.
Interview Date: 28th April 2004.
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