Job Description
Travel health is by definition an evolving and topical field. Situations can change very quickly and as a national body organisation, the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) needs to be able to provide an accurate response in a timely fashion. We are looking for a dynamic Analyst who can work as part of a small, supportive, dedicated multi-disciplinary team and is passionate about providing up to date information and advice for travellers and health professionals.
Staying up to date with current guidelines/ evidence-based research is crucial to the service we provide to our users. The wide variety of topics covered by travel health make it a fascinating area to work in. We need an Analyst who has some experience in epidemiology and can be responsible for meeting the information analysis needs of the department. The role includes the development and provision of relevant and accurate information and presentation tools to support the corporate reporting and information functions of NaTHNaC as a national reference centre for travel health. This post will also provide the right candidate the chance to build on online resource and content management and training will be provided.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an organisation respected nationally and internationally and we offer all staff the incentive of hybrid working to support work-life balance.
The job purpose will involve providing analytical expertise to support NaTHNaC, streamlining the data processes and outputs, and ensuring timely delivery of information projects that reflect NaTHNaC’s role within the wider healthcare community.
The Analyst in travel health will work closely with the Senior Information Analyst under minimal supervision to provide their services to NaTHNaC as directed by the Director. Other key working relations include the Online Communications and Information Officer, other NaTHNaC staff and external personnel who are involved with obtaining this information.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
NaTHNaC was set up by the Department of Health in 2002 with the broad aim of Protecting the Health of British Travellers. We seek to improve the quality of travel health advice given by GP practices, travel clinics, pharmacies and other healthcare providers, and provide up-to-date and reliable information for the international traveller, travel industry and national government.
We are commissioned by UK Health Security Agency and hosted by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH); we also work in partnership with our other network founders Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Hospital for Tropical Diseases (HTD). The network partners and Department of Health provide strategic guidance to NaTHNaC through representation on a Technical Advisory Group which meets quarterly.
We are interested in your career development wherever that path may take you. The post holder will have the opportunity to attend study days within specialist areas and funding is available for continuing professional development.
We have a focus on staff wellbeing and organise multiple programmes to ensure our staff are supported and enjoy their time at work.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Service Management
- Assist with performance reporting from key services – prepare, produce, and distribute complete, accurate and timely reports.
- Assist with the provision of complex information and analysis to senior internal stakeholders and external organisations to inform performance and research.
- Communicate analytical/statistical findings to non-analytical professionals.
- Support and train research visitors on data systems and data analysis.
- Assist with ensuring data systems are maintained and updated to meet business needs.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
Service Development and Quality Improvement
- Assist in the design, development, and testing of new performance reports.
- Assist in the design, development, implementation, and quality assurance of new performance reports.
- Assist in the specification, procurement, implementation, and quality assurance of new data systems.
- Support the development and maintenance of documentation to ensure high standards, effectiveness, business continuity, replicability, and reproducibility.
Data Quality
- Assist on data quality assurance on all data systems assessing whether analyses are robust, investigating data anomalies during analyses, liaising with support departments, and implementing corrective action where required.
- Assist on compliance with information governance standards.
- Promote a wider understanding of data quality and its implications with stakeholders and staff.
Epidemiological Reviews
- Undertake epidemiological reviews of travel vaccination recommendations/travel advisories in collaboration with the Epidemiological Strategic Review Group and the Travel and Migrant Health Section at UKHSA. This work involves literature reviews, data sourcing and analysis, mapping, report writing, setting up meetings with internal and external stakeholders to agree on changes to advice, and to organise updates of country information pages on NaTHNaC’s website.
- Create maps using QGIS and assist the senior information analyst with Python coding and automation tasks.
Outbreak Surveillance
- Liaise with colleagues at Travel and Migrant Health Section, UKHSA, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) regularly for information and in areas where any specific advice may require coordination.
Website Content Review and Communication
- Provide content review support with great attention to detail. Work with the Online Communications and Information Officer to assist with formatting on NaTHNaC websites. This will include updating online resources, posting web content, sending electronic communications including bulk email as appropriate and support to maintain the image library.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
- Understanding of Microsoft Excel, GIS, basic Python.
- Understanding of the Trust values and objectives
- Orientation and training of new and junior staff
- Understanding of Data Protection and Confidentiality requirements
- Good understanding of data management, analysis and visualisation.
- Undertake training relevant to the effective performance of the role, including refresher/update training as required.
- To be aware of and comply with local and national standards e.g. Data Protection
- Work without direct supervision and take responsibility for ensuring tasks are carried out and completed in a timely manner.
- Keep up to date with Statutory and Mandatory training.
About NHS
CEO: Amanda Pritchard
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.nhs.uk
Year Founded: 1946