Glasgow office / office admin
Health Services Researcher
Secondment or fixed term post for 2 years
Full time
Salary scales: Band 7, £29,789 to £39,273
Location: Glasgow
The Health Services Research and Effectiveness Unit produces evidence based information and advice to support the implementation of new healthcare interventions and technologies across NHS in Scotland.
We are seeking to appoint a Health Services Researcher to support a range of activities primarily related to the work of the Scottish Health Technologies Group including: production of systematic reviews and summaries of clinical effectiveness literature; development of clinical and resource impact reports to support implementation of evidence-based advice (including NICE guidance); and support for research activity across NHS QIS.
This post is based within a team of researchers who work with other scientists, healthcare professionals, patients and the public to produce a range of evidence based outputs. The post holder may be expected to publish work and contribute to scientific conferences in relevant fields.
This position requires a highly numerate, clear thinking and methodical researcher who has the ability to organise and summarise large amounts of scientific information, and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. In addition to a scientific or clinical degree, the post holder will be expected to have a Masters degree in Public Health or a related discipline and/or have extensive health services research experience, and to have an understanding of health economic issues.
For an application pack
Email: recruitment.qis@nhs.net (quoting Ref in subject)
Visit: www.nhshealthquality.org
Tel: 0131 623 4590 Textphone: 0131 623 4383
Closing date: Friday 30 October at 12 noon.
www.nhshealthquality.org
We are committed to equal opportunities.
Start Date: 29-09-2009
Duration: 2 Years
Reference: GS113
Industry Sector: Admin and Secretarial - Other Admin & Secretarial
Salary: £29789 to £39273 per annum
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