Job summary
To support
the long-term strategic growth and development of Horatio's Garden, we are seeking
an exceptional and experienced Senior Impact Researcher to drive the creation
of a new impact framework that will establish best practice, gather and
evaluate the strong evidence we need to demonstrate the positive difference the
gardens make.
This new
12-month role will be central to creating an evidence-based culture at
Horatio's Garden, contributing to actions and policies to drive excellence in
our service and support fundraising and advocacy.
You will be
confident to spearhead the organisation's evidence and data gathering
requirements and work with a variety of external stakeholders including the
NHS.
To apply, please write a one page covering letter,
explaining why you would be suited to this role and send this along with your
CV to zoe.franklin@horatiosgarden.org.uk. Please note that any applications
without a covering letter will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
Define key outcomes as well as metrics of impact on people with spinal injuries, families, staff and volunteers
Desk based research to understand relevant measurements and best practice in the field. This would also involve working with research bodies, such as NPC, Pro Bono Economics and Oxford University and other spinal injury charities
Design a research and impact evaluation protocol, working with the garden teams across the UK and critically the NHS
Develop and submit research ethics application to the NHS, as required
Implement the protocol, working with Horatio's Garden teams to implement and embed systems, processes and tools to collect data and evidence
Analyse data and evidence alongside the Patient Experience Lead to support the development of new strategies to ensure we are offering the best possible experience for people with spinal injuries
Programme monitoring develop systems to monitor and evaluate the charity's arts and gardening programmes
Act as the internal and external lead for monitoring and evaluation including the development and management of the charity's yearly data collection gathered by the University of Oxford Crankstart internship programme
Produce reports and presentations as required
Developing the impact strategy for the future
About us
At
Horatio's Garden, we build and look after extraordinary gardens in the heart of
NHS spinal injury centres. These gardens are a critical part of rehabilitation
and offer reflection and adjustment, privacy and solace, joy and companionship
to all who need it. We lead regular gardening sessions to grow and cultivate
plants, arts workshops to offer new skills, and a programme of live music and
events. Designed to be enjoyed all year round, these gardens offer a warm,
welcoming place for family and friends who may have travelled hours for a
visit.
This new role is vital to help us develop and deliver an
impact evaluation protocol to investigate how the gardens and horticulture
activities in Horatio's Garden affect patients and patient outcomes to drive improvement,
innovation, fundraising and advocacy.
As a charity we are committed to creating and promoting a
culture that protects and preserves the welfare of the vulnerable people in our
care. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a
consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information from
and about candidates including criminal record checks, to ensure that all
persons appointed are suitable to work for our charity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome
applications from all sectors of society.
NOTE: DBS, medical and reference checks will be conducted as
part of the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose
To develop and deliver an impact evaluation protocol to
investigate how the gardens and horticulture activities in Horatio's Garden
affect patients and patient outcomes to drive improvement, innovation,
fundraising and advocacy at Horatio's Garden.
Overview
To support the long-term strategic growth and development
of Horatio's Garden, we are looking for an exceptional and experienced Senior
Impact Researcher to drive the creation of a new impact framework that will establish
best practice, gather and evaluate the strong evidence we need to demonstrate
the positive difference the gardens make.
This new 12-month role will be central to creating an
evidence-based culture at Horatio's Garden, contributing to actions and
policies to drive excellence in our service and support fundraising and
advocacy.
You will be confident to spearhead the organisations evidence
and data gathering requirements and work with a variety of external
stakeholders including the NHS.
The successful candidate will work closely with the new
Patient Experience Lead by providing evidence-led data to help develop new
strategies to ensure we are offering the best possible experience for people
with spinal injuries, from activities to communications.
The outcomes will inform our robust five-year plan for a
sustainable future and form the foundation for deeper impact study and
development on the charity's essential role in NHS care delivery.
We are looking for someone who will thrive in a
fast-growing charity who can balance research and strategic needs with the
reality of service delivery.
Main duties
Define key outcomes as well as metrics of impact
on people with spinal injuries, families, staff and volunteers
Desk based research to understand relevant
measurements and best practice in the field. This would also involve working
with research bodies, such as NPC, Pro Bono Economics and Oxford University and
other spinal injury charities
Design a research and impact evaluation protocol,
working with the garden teams across the UK and critically the NHS
Develop and submit research ethics application
to the NHS, as required
Implement the protocol, working with Horatio's
Garden teams to implement and embed systems, processes and tools to collect
data and evidence
Analyse data and evidence alongside the Patient
Experience Lead to support the development of new strategies to ensure we are
offering the best possible experience for people with spinal injuries
Programme monitoring develop systems to
monitor and evaluate the charity's arts and gardening programmes
Act as the internal and external lead for
monitoring and evaluation including the development and management of the
charity's yearly data collection gathered by the University of Oxford
Crankstart internship programme
Produce reports and presentations as required
demonstrating the organisation's impact for colleagues, stakeholders and
funders
Developing the impact strategy for the future
Represent Horatio's Garden at conferences or
research events where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose
To develop and deliver an impact evaluation protocol to
investigate how the gardens and horticulture activities in Horatio's Garden
affect patients and patient outcomes to drive improvement, innovation,
fundraising and advocacy at Horatio's Garden.
Overview
To support the long-term strategic growth and development
of Horatio's Garden, we are looking for an exceptional and experienced Senior
Impact Researcher to drive the creation of a new impact framework that will establish
best practice, gather and evaluate the strong evidence we need to demonstrate
the positive difference the gardens make.
This new 12-month role will be central to creating an
evidence-based culture at Horatio's Garden, contributing to actions and
policies to drive excellence in our service and support fundraising and
advocacy.
You will be confident to spearhead the organisations evidence
and data gathering requirements and work with a variety of external
stakeholders including the NHS.
The successful candidate will work closely with the new
Patient Experience Lead by providing evidence-led data to help develop new
strategies to ensure we are offering the best possible experience for people
with spinal injuries, from activities to communications.
The outcomes will inform our robust five-year plan for a
sustainable future and form the foundation for deeper impact study and
development on the charity's essential role in NHS care delivery.
We are looking for someone who will thrive in a
fast-growing charity who can balance research and strategic needs with the
reality of service delivery.
Main duties
Define key outcomes as well as metrics of impact
on people with spinal injuries, families, staff and volunteers
Desk based research to understand relevant
measurements and best practice in the field. This would also involve working
with research bodies, such as NPC, Pro Bono Economics and Oxford University and
other spinal injury charities
Design a research and impact evaluation protocol,
working with the garden teams across the UK and critically the NHS
Develop and submit research ethics application
to the NHS, as required
Implement the protocol, working with Horatio's
Garden teams to implement and embed systems, processes and tools to collect
data and evidence
Analyse data and evidence alongside the Patient
Experience Lead to support the development of new strategies to ensure we are
offering the best possible experience for people with spinal injuries
Programme monitoring develop systems to
monitor and evaluate the charity's arts and gardening programmes
Act as the internal and external lead for
monitoring and evaluation including the development and management of the
charity's yearly data collection gathered by the University of Oxford
Crankstart internship programme
Produce reports and presentations as required
demonstrating the organisation's impact for colleagues, stakeholders and
funders
Developing the impact strategy for the future
Represent Horatio's Garden at conferences or
research events where appropriate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of clinical data gathering
- Advanced analytical skills including research methodologies and quantitative analysis
- Excellent IT skills, including spreadsheets (e.g. Excel) and databases
- Experience of collecting, inputting, managing, analysing and reporting on data
- High level of attention to detail and ability to work with complex data sets
- Ability to communicate monitoring and evaluation data clearly and concisely to non-expert audiences
- Experience producing evaluation/ impact reports and presenting findings to a range of audiences
- Commitment to the charity's mission and own personal development, as well as an openness to feedback
- Able to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including those not from a data background
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS ethics
- Experience of managing budgets and being cost-effective, especially systems development and external evaluation
- Experience of working in the charity / health sector
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of clinical data gathering
- Advanced analytical skills including research methodologies and quantitative analysis
- Excellent IT skills, including spreadsheets (e.g. Excel) and databases
- Experience of collecting, inputting, managing, analysing and reporting on data
- High level of attention to detail and ability to work with complex data sets
- Ability to communicate monitoring and evaluation data clearly and concisely to non-expert audiences
- Experience producing evaluation/ impact reports and presenting findings to a range of audiences
- Commitment to the charity's mission and own personal development, as well as an openness to feedback
- Able to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including those not from a data background
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS ethics
- Experience of managing budgets and being cost-effective, especially systems development and external evaluation
- Experience of working in the charity / health sector
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
