Public Health Researcher
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £48,527.00 to £55,532.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £48527.00 - £55532.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Cardiff, CF14 7YU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9028-25-0268 |
Summary
Public Health Development Translate public health genomics priorities into answerable research questions, using specific research expertise. Contribute to the development of new and innovative solutions employing genomics to address public health priorities Undertake literature searches and evidence reviews Develop evaluation frameworks for public health interventions Translate research findings for a range of audiences, including the public, and support dissemination to mobilise effective public health action in all sectors Develop and maintain peer networks within Wales, the UK and internationally as appropriate to meet objectives Advise on the development of indicators and outcome measures for public health genomics research Provide advice on research methods selection, use and analysis to Public Health Wales staff and key partners Provide specialist research input to strategic, multi-disciplinary and multi-agency planning groups Provide advice on research funding opportunities and the development of proposals, signpost to other sources of advice and support. Develop partnerships with one or more academic centres with an interest in Public Health Research to facilitate joint proposals Management Manage the delivery of research projects within agreed timescales and budgets Develop plans for the delivery of complex research projects ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures Supervise the work of fieldworkers and other ad hoc research staff as required To be responsible for the delivery of key elements of the Public Health Genomics workplan, contributing to reports as required Teaching and training Develops and delivers training for public health professionals on public health genomics, relevant research methods and research governance Prepares and delivers presentations for formal audiences including national/international conferences and seminars Supports the delivery of practitioner and specialist training programmes in public health in relation to genomics Trains fieldworkers and others in data collection or analysis Research and development Design research proposals, including bids for external funding Undertake complex data collection and analysis using a range of genomic and other data intensive methods, including appraisal of a range of options and interpretation/integration of data from a range of sources, including engagement with patients and general public through the Genomics Patient Sounding Board . Develop innovative approaches to research questions, including development of new methods or applications according to topic area. Ensure that all research undertaken complies with research governance policies and procedures Take responsibility for the ethical collection, storage and destruction of information, including sensitive personal information Participate in peer review processes for research proposals and contribute to the organisations research governance function Identify opportunities for research taking account of the organisations priorities and strategic objectives Disseminate research findings using a range of methods and approaches to achieve maximum impact. Communicate complex information in formal and informal settings and to different audiences, including responding to challenge from experts in the field whose opinions on findings presented may differ. Professional development Undertakes a programme of CPD Participate in appraisal and job planning Develops and reviews personal development plans, in conjunction with line manager Develop a portfolio of publications and research grant generation in collaboration with Universities in Wales. 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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.