Epidemiological Scientist
Public Health Wales
Cardiff, CF10 4BZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre (CDSC) provides field epidemiology support to the Health Protection Division of Public Health Wales. It assis...
This post will contribute to the development of surveillance systems, field investigations, epidemiological studies and research. The post holder will work with analysts, epidemiologists, clinicians and scientists providing epidemiology and support for the development and maintenance of public health surveillance schemes run by the Health Protection Division.
The post holder may be required to line manage and/or co-ordinate work of junior team members. They will be required to train staff, supervise or mentor junior staff and demonstrate specific tasks or work as required to others.
Applicants must have a good honours degree in a scientific or numerate subject and a master's qualification in public health or epidemiology or equivalent relevant experience. We are looking for a team player with good organisational and communication skills, who can demonstrate a flexible attitude and the temperament to work under pressure.
The post is primarily based at Public Health Wales' headquarters at Number 2 Capital Quarter in central Cardiff, but other bases within Public Health Wales offices could be considered upon discussion with the successful candidates.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a scientific, computing or health related subject
- Masters qualification or equivalent experience acquired in public health areas such as: epidemiological methods, public health, microbiology, statistics, data science
Desirable: - A qualification or demonstrable training/experience in public health, health protection or epidemiology
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-graduate experience of relevant scientific work
- Experience of working with large and complex databases
- Understanding of current scientific and/or epidemiological advances
- Experience of training other staff groups
Desirable: - Experience of surveillance and epidemiology; - Demonstrable experience of working within a public health setting
Skills
Essential
- Advanced epidemiological and statistical methods
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to document and communicate clearly and succinctly
- Advanced skills in statistical and database software (Stata, MS Access, R) to manage and analyse complex data
- Excellent computer literacy, including advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to project manage, coordinate teams and problem solve
- Professional judgments on methods and interpretation
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
- Regression and time series analysis
- Mapping
- Ability to manage data and analyse microbiological test data
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of epidemiological principles and their application to communicable disease surveillance and control
- An understanding of healthcare systems in Wales
- Awareness of policies and procedures relating to dealing with confidential data.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Public Health Wales
- Knowledge and experience of the architecture and practice of large-scale data management
- A knowledge of automating routine analysis through Tableau, programming, R markdown, or STATA )
Personal Attributes (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
- Flexible approach and commitment to apply skills in support of clinical/scientific priorities
- Proven track record as a team player
- Enthusiastic approach with excellent planning and organisational skills
- Negotiation and diplomacy skills to work with a wide range of staff
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Good time-keeping
- Respect confidentiality.
- Willingness to learn and develop skills.
Desirable: - Ability to work in challenging or different circumstances; - Ability to speak Welsh
Other
Essential
- Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with administrative staff, scientific staff and health professionals at all levels
- Commitment to CPD within Public Health competency frameworks
- Parodrwydd i deithioared to travel
Desirable: - Evidence of continuing professional Development
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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