Health Analyst, Royal Navy

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small multi-disciplinary team of scientists and clinicians within the Environmental Medicine and Sciences Division at the Institute of Naval Medicine (INM).� �Our mission is summarised as: a Centre of Excellence bringing together scientists and medical professionals to improve the health of the UK Armed Forces. �Our aim is to excel in achieving that mission and to maintain and enhance our standing as a world class centre in occupational health, particularly in problems associated with work and operations in maritime and climatically hostile environments.

The Environmental Medicine and Sciences Division (EMS) achieves the above through assurance in the form of independent assessments, analyses, advice, and training from scientific and medical Subject Matter Experts. This may sometimes require health surveillance, audits, or small research projects.� Our role is to assure the Royal Navy of its legal compliance and responsibilities, its Duty of Care. �We support the occupational health and safety of the Royal Navy, to maintain the health and well-being of personnel.� ��

At the Institute of Naval Medicine, we offer an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, volleyball court, gardens, plenty of car parking spaces, a canteen with indoor and outdoor seating, and �mess� facilities - in which military and civilian staff can socialise and eat. The Institute is in the seaside settlement of Alverstoke, a short walk from award-winning Georgian era gardens and a shingle beach with views of the Isle of Wight. There are nature reserves nearby and the cities of Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester can be reached within 30 to 45 minutes by car.

As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.��

Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work-life balance. In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.��

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The post holder will be expected to field queries and provide advice to RN and MoD customers, with the support of the wider team for specialist areas of expertise.� Formal training will be provided where applicable.� The successful candidate will be expected to collate and analyse data, provide critical scrutiny of data and reports, summarise data through the creation of 'dashboards' and present data in a concise and informative way.� � �

Depending on the needs of the task, the post holder will at times work independently and at other times collaboratively with team members or colleagues in other departments. The post holder will be required to engage with customers and stakeholders at all levels, including senior military and civilian personnel. The post requires occasional travel within the UK and sometimes overseas, each of which may include overnight stays on land and possibly at sea.�

In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.� Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.� Navy Command provides an open, flexible, and inclusive work environment where civil servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in areas ranging from: finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.�

Person specification

The primary purpose of the role is to support the assurance activities of the Division through data acquisition, analysis and dissemination under the line management and supervision of the Head of Survival and Thermal Medicine.� ��

We are seeking a competent and enthusiastic analyst who can explore data and present their analyses informatively, to enable decisions regarding assurance and policy.�

Whilst some experience is desirable, this may or may not be health related.� We are able to provide suitable training for a successful candidate if they have the potential to fulfil the role.� This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their analytical skills in a Civil Service role with a wide and varied remit.�

Tasks performed include:

Provide statistical analysis and support to achieve the primary purpose � specifically in relation to Operational assurance processes. Provide statistical advice and data interpretation to RN and wider MoD customers in respect of the assurance remit above. Assist in planning of surveys, research protocols and studies in support of the primary purpose. Maintain links with existing RN, MoD, and other stakeholders and to establish new ones to develop wider quality assurance of data sources and reporting. Maintain links with relevant professional bodies and peers within the Government Science community through presenting, publishing papers, and attending appropriate conferences to aid professional development and in support of the primary purpose.

Qualifications

A first or second class honours degree in a numerate discipline, containing at least 25% taught statistical content ( Statistics, Mathematics, economics, Psychology, Data Science or similar)

OR

A higher degree, an MSc or PhD, in a subject containing formal statistical training ( Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology, Epidemiology or similar)

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Data analysis Presenting and disseminating data effectively Acquiring data

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

Data analysis Acquiring data

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes �10,223 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%Payment of professional subscriptions where relevant to the post

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.� This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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