Environmental Public Health Scientist
UK Health Security Agency
Cardiff, CF5 2YBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£37,056 to £42,481
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 November 2026
1 day leftJob description
The Environmental Hazards and Emergencies (EHE) Departmentprovidesauthoritative scientific advice to government, theNHSand other bodies.EHE's mission ...
- Leadanenvironmental public health risk assessment for both acute and chronic chemical and environmental hazard exposures to prevent or mitigate risks to the public
- Critical analysis and interpretation of complex data to inform the public health risk assessment
- Translate scientific evidence and policy into practical applications
- Contribute to the UKHSA Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response arrangements as a Category 1 responder
- Collaborate with stakeholders and multi-agency partners to ensure an effective and efficient public health response service during emergencies
- Provide expert and authoritative advice in relation to chemical and environmental hazards to key stakeholders including Government departments, emergencyservicesand members of the public
- Collaborate with stakeholders and multi-agency partners to improve the evidence base to protect the population fromidentifiedchemical and environmental hazards
- Effective communication of public health risk assessment and advice to stakeholders and members of the public
- Provide environmental public health training and teaching in relation to chemicals and environmental hazards
- Develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals, clinical and non-clinical,internaland external to UKHSA
Please Note: This list is not exhaustive
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Provide training on environmental public health training issues associated with area of expertise in support of EHE training development courses.Contribute and present formal lectures to professional level training courses
- Review any training materials and provide critical review to improve training outcomes.
- Participate and where necessary represent EHE at multi-agency training including emergency planning, chemical incidentexercisesand other technical workshops
Communication and publication
- Dissemination of information and knowledge gathered from participation at workshops, meetings,seminarsand conferences to colleagues
- The writing and editing of research papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and contract reports.
- Collaboration with other national and international experts to obtain relevant technical information, discuss ideas, describe work developments and progress etc.
- Participation in scientific meetings and conferences, presenting papers describing research activities
- Honours degree in a science-related discipline (or equivalent qualification), and relevant postgraduate or integratedMastersdegree in a scientific subject, or equivalent professional experience within environmental public health protection.
- Experience in research and development within relevant scientific disciplines (e.g., environmental hazards, public health protection), with the ability to manage risks and report outcomes effectively
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including UKHSA staff, government representatives, and external organisations.Present complex technical information clearly to non-specialists and influence decisions through cohesive arguments.
- Demonstrate strong technical competence in data analysis and interpretation of complex, sometimes incomplete evidence. Apply scientific principles to assess novel situations,identifyhazards, and make informed decisions under pressure.
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and adaptable, with excellent time management skills to handle changing priorities. Proficient in Microsoft Office, able to build strong relationships, and willing to work irregular hours whenrequired
- Strong presentation skills with proven experience in developing and delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences, including internal teams and external stakeholders.
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
- In-depth understanding of relevant legislation and commitment to continuing professional development
- Proven ability to design, deliver, and evaluate effective training programs for diverse audiences, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill development.
- Proven ability to contribute to strategic business planning, ensuring effective process implementation and successful delivery of organisational objectives.
Selection ProcessDetails
This vacancy is using SuccessProfiles andwill assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed7essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form ofan:
- Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
- 1500wordsupporting statement.
This should outline how you consider your skills,experienceandknowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.
HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500.
In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswewilllonglistinto 3 piles of:
- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets some essential criteria
- Meets no essential criteria
If used, the pile(s) Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting.
In the event ofa large number ofapplications wemay conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of: (one or more essential criteria or a lead behaviour if usingbehaviourstatements).
- Honours degree in a science-related discipline (or equivalent qualification), and relevant postgraduate or integratedMastersdegree in a scientific subject, or equivalent professional experience within environmental public health protection.
Desirable criteria maybeusedin the event ofa large number ofapplications/largeamountof successful candidates.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2:Interview
Success profiles
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers
Application Form & Supporting Statement
Essential: - Application Form & Supporting Statement
Behaviours
Essential: - Making Effective Decisions (Lead behaviour); - Communicating and Influencing; - Working Together; - Developing Self and Others; - Delivering at Pace
Strengths
Essential: - Strength Based Questions
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 November 2026
Last checked
5 November 2026
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