Epidemiologist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. UK Health Security Agency Epidemiologist The closing date is 03 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Gastrointestinal Infections, Food Safety & One Health Division (GIFSOH) is located within UKHSA's Epidemic and Emerging Infections Directorate (EEI) at Colindale. The Divisional remit includes providing specialist epidemiology and surveillance for a broad range of gastrointestinal pathogens including enteric and foodborne bacteria, viruses and parasites, coordinating national outbreak investigations, advising government on the risks posed by various gastrointestinal (GI) pathogens and responding to national and international health concerns. The Division uses advanced techniques such as whole genome sequencing (WGS) to track outbreaks and monitor antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and also plays an important role in Food Safety and One Health both within the UK and internationally. The postholder will work on the surveillance, epidemiology and investigation of gastrointestinal infections by providing specialist scientific support for a range of national surveillance programmes, outbreak investigations and research projects. This will include the design and development of new surveillance and data management systems in response to developments in microbiological typing methods in collaboration with other epidemiologists and IT/bioinformatics specialists and will be required to conduct complex statistical analyses to produce GI pathogen surveillance, outbreak investigation and risk assessment outputs. Main duties of the job The postholder will: Develop, manage and maintain gastrointestinal pathogen surveillance systems (including surveillance databases) and produce comprehensive surveillance data outputs for both internal and external stakeholders, incorporating whole genome sequencing and epidemiological data. Develop automated analytical solutions, respond to complex or sensitive data requests, and contribute to public health scientific reports and peer reviewed publications. Undertake and coordinate routine analysis of national surveillance data to support the wider GIFSOH team, such as the detection, investigation and management of national outbreaks of GI illness. Please note this list is not exhaustive. About us 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 Details Date posted 20 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £46,310 to £52,113 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 919-VO-305036-EXT Job locations London 10SC London Canary Wharf E14 4PU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Th