Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) - Health Analyst

MDP HQ, RAF Wyton, Palmer Pavilion, Wyton, Huntingdon. PE28 2EA Job Summary The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) is a civilian police force that protects the UK's Defence community, capabilities and assets. Our Force consists of armed officers, specialist policing roles and professional civilian staff who work seamlessly with the Ministry of Defence, US Visiting Forces, and other policing and security partners. With stations across the United Kingdom, our presence extends from nuclear facilities to military sites and government buildings. Unlike territorial police forces, our jurisdiction and expertise are focused on protecting the critical infrastructure that underpins national security. Our officers and civil servants bring diverse experience and skills to the unique challenges of Defence policing. This is an exciting opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary project for the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) in collaboration with the Institute of Naval Medicine (INM) and University College London (UCL). We are seeking a motivated and capable Health Analyst to undertake a funded PhD research project focused on developing a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) to inform and optimise overtime decision-making within the MDP. This post offers the opportunity to join the MDP as a member of staff whilst undertaking the fully funded PhD programme. This project presents the unique prospect of conducting impactful research at the intersection of operational policing, occupational health, physiology, and neuroscience. Shift-working is ubiquitous to the MDP and enables these services to be carried out 24/7 365 days per year. The INM work closely with the MDP on projects relating to health, wellbeing, and fitness. The INM is the Naval Service’s Centre of Excellence for occupational health advice, information, training and research. It brings together scientists and medical professionals to improve the health of the UK Armed Forces and wider Defence. The MDP and INM have partnered with UCL to deliver this PhD programme. UCL provide world-class expertise in occupational health, sleep science, neuroscience, and systems modelling and the PhD will be under the supervision of Dr Flaminia Ronca from the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) under the Faculty of Medical Sciences, and Professor Vincent Walsh from the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience (ICN) under the Faculty of Brain Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to dedicate a significant portion of their time either on-site at University College London or at MDP Headquarters in Wyton. Interviews will be held at UCL: The ISEH, First Floor, 170 Tottenham Court Road. W1T 7HA Job Description This is a Fixed-term Appointment as a Ministry of Defence Police Health Analyst in the HQ Team at Ministry of Defence Police. Your responsibilities will be as described in this job advert. The reason why you are appointed for a fixed period is due to the timeframe of the PhD project. This post will therefore begin on your appointment and end 3 years after that date . You should be aware that when your Fixed-term Appointment at MOD comes to an end, arrangements will be made in line with the FTA policy. If you are a permanent MoD civil servant and are found successful for an advertised Fixed-term Appointment (FTA) you should move into the post under a Temporary Transfer (for up to a maximum of 3 years). At the end of the posting you will return to your previous MoD Business area. If this posting is at a higher grade, your promotion will be temporary, and you will return to your substantive grade at the end of the Temporary Transfer. If a Temporary Transfer cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA and Change of Work Location in the UK policy for further information. If you are transferring to MoD from another government department (OGD) you should join the MoD on an inward loan. At the end of the loan you will return to your home (OGD) department. If a loan cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA policy for further information. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. This successful candidate will undertake the broad programme of research as detailed below: • Undertake a review of the literature relating to shift patterns, fatigue, performance, and incidents. • Examine existing MDP datasets in relation to shift patterns, accidents, and near-misses. • Undertake research examining the effect of shift patterns on objective and subjective markers of fatigue and performance • Design and develop a Fatigue Risk Management System Depending on the needs of the task, the post-holder will at times work independently and at other times work collaboratively with team members, colleagues from the wider MOD and external collaborators. The post holder will be required to engage with customers and stakeholders at all levels. A degree of travel is necessary within the UK and this will likely involve overnight stays. This is a Fixed-term Appointment as a Ministry of Defence Police Health Analyst in the HQ Team at Ministry of Defence Police. Your responsibilities will be as described in this job advert. The reason why you are appointed for a fixed period is due to the timeframe of the PhD project. This post will therefore begin on your appointment and end 3 years after that date . You should be aware that when your Fixed-term Appointment at MOD comes to an end, arrangements will be made in line with the FTA policy. If you are a permanent MoD civil servant and are found successful for an advertised Fixed-term Appointment (FTA) you should move into the post under a Temporary Transfer (for up to a maximum of 3 years). At the end of the posting you will return to your previous MoD Business area. If this posting is at a higher grade, your promotion will be temporary, and you will return to your substantive grade at the end of the Temporary Transfer. If a Temporary Transfer cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA and Change of Work Location in the UK policy for further information. If you are transferring to MoD from another government department (OGD) you should join the MoD on an inward loan. At the end of the loan you will return to your home (OGD) department. If a loan cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA policy for further information. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. This successful candidate will undertake the broad programme of research as detailed below: • Undertake a review of the literature relating to shift patterns, fatigue, performance, and incidents. • Examine existing MDP datasets in relation to shift patterns, accidents, and near-misses. • Undertake research examining the effect of shift patterns on objective and subjective markers of fatigue and performance • Design and develop a Fatigue Risk Management System Depending on the needs of the task, the post-holder will at times work independently and at other times work collaboratively with team members, colleagues from the wider MOD and external collaborators. The post holder will be required to engage with customers and stakeholders at all levels. A degree of travel is necessary within the UK and this will likely involve overnight stays. Person specification We are seeking an enthusiastic individual capable of working both within teams and independently. Relevant training, support and guidance will be provided. Conference attendance and research publication, where relevant to the organisation and tasked work outputs, is encouraged and supported. Essential: • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams to implement interventions • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Matlab or equivalent • Experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent • Full Driving Licence Desirable: • Evidenced experience of working in scientific research is highly desirable. • Evidenced expertise providing data analytics support to an organisation achieve strategic goals • Evidenced expertise in working with Defence and/or Emergency Services • Experience working in occupational health and performance Qualifications • Essential: BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, Health-related subjects, Data or Computer Science, Engineering or a related field with a high 2:1 or 1st. While degrees in health-related subjects are considered, it is essential that the candidate holds a strong background in data analysis. • Desirable: MSc in Neuroscience, Health-related subjects, Data or Computer Science, Engineering or a related field with a Merit or Distinction. Licences Full Driving Licence Qualifications Essential: BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, Health-related subjects, Data or Computer Science, Engineering or a related field with a high 2:1 or 1st. While degrees in health-related subjects are considered, it is essential that the candidate holds a strong background in data analysis. Desirable: MSc in Neuroscience, Health-related subjects, Data or Computer Science, Engineering or a related field with a Merit or Distinction. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture • Changing and Improving • Communicating and Influencing • Delivering at Pace Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Learning and development tailored to your role • An environment with flexible working options • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity • A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% 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. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. 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Behaviours: • Seeing the Bigger Picture • Changing and Improving • Communicating and Influencing • Delivering at Pace Behaviours: At interview you will be assessed against the following: • Seeing the Bigger Picture • Changing and Improving • Communicating and Influencing • Delivering at Pace Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk . As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. 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The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact : • Name : Steven Powell • Email : Steven.Powell125@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team • Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. 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