Job summary
We are recruiting for an Evaluation, Research, and
Insight Officer to join our team in Practitioner Performance Advice. You will be working with a range of senior specialists across
the Advice service and external stakeholders including health care
organisations and national bodies.
The post holder will support a number of work
areas, including but not limited to:
- Evaluation
and research
- Insights
publications
- Supporting
the delivery of operational activity reporting
- The
Advice services equality, diversity and inclusion agenda in respect of our
service users
- Policy,
guidance and systems
-
Other
key innovation and development activities with the Advice service.
Ideally you'll be experienced in delivering high
quality analysis and reports that have contributed to improved knowledge and
the improvement of services and have worked in a similar role in, for example,
the research, health, charity, or public sector.
Main duties of the job
Some
of the main duties of this role will include analysing complex information
(qualitative and quantitative) and writing reports with clarity and concision,
making recommendations based on thorough and robust research of the options
available.
A key aspect of
the role, will be to support the evaluation planning process to develop
high quality evaluations that produce actionable learning to ensure continuous
development.
Furthermore the post holder will need to ensure momentum of
projects is sustained through continuous engagement and communication,
following up tasks and prompt escalation of issues, risks and progress through
appropriate channels.
About us
NHS Resolution is an Arms Length Body of the Department of Health & Social Care. As a not for profit part of the NHS, our purpose is to provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patients. We have four key service areas:
Claims Management: delivering expertise in handling clinical and non-clinical claims to members of our Indemnity Schemes.
Practitioner Performance Advice: providing advice, support and interventions in relation to concerns about the individual performance of Doctors, Dentists and Pharmacists.
Primary Care Appeals: offering an impartial tribunal service for the fair handling of Primary Care contracting services.
Safety and Learning: supporting the NHS to better understand and learn from claims, concerns and disputes; to target safety activity while sharing learning across the NHS.
What do we have to offer?
At NHS Resolution, we strive to be an employer of choice. Some of the benefits we offer include access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave. We are also committed to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements. Furthermore, we can offer a chance to gain extra skills and training and with regular reviews and a clear plan, all employees can develop to their full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you read the job description carefully and that you address each of the requirements of the post in the person specification in your supporting statement sections as your application will be assessed against these criteria.
Your online application should relate to the specific position you are applying for and you are expected to highlight examples and achievements that demonstrate the competencies outlined in the job description and from the vacancy notice in your application form. Try to keep it structured and to the point.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates
We have been granted permission to use the Employment Service's "Positive about Disabled People" symbol. Any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum specification for the post as set out in the person specification is guaranteed an interview.
Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early, should we receive sufficient applications.
Please note that we do not accept CVs, therefore your application must be via the NHS Jobs online application form.
Homeworkers, must have an average internet speed of 10 Mbps download speed/at least 2 Mbps upload speed to access and use our systems
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you read the job description carefully and that you address each of the requirements of the post in the person specification in your supporting statement sections as your application will be assessed against these criteria.
Your online application should relate to the specific position you are applying for and you are expected to highlight examples and achievements that demonstrate the competencies outlined in the job description and from the vacancy notice in your application form. Try to keep it structured and to the point.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates
We have been granted permission to use the Employment Service's "Positive about Disabled People" symbol. Any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum specification for the post as set out in the person specification is guaranteed an interview.
Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early, should we receive sufficient applications.
Please note that we do not accept CVs, therefore your application must be via the NHS Jobs online application form.
Homeworkers, must have an average internet speed of 10 Mbps download speed/at least 2 Mbps upload speed to access and use our systems
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Numerically literate and comfortable working with and producing descriptive statistics
- Excellent written communication skills, including experience of reviewing complex and sensitive documents (e.g. letters and reports) to a high standard, and presenting information clearly and concisely to a wide range of internal and external groups
- Excellent written communication skills, including experience of reviewing complex and sensitive documents (e.g. letters and reports) to a high standard, and presenting information clearly and concisely to a wide range of internal and external groups
- Ability to liaise with staff and customers (internal and external) at all levels
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising complex project management and programme activities
- Experience of developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of coping well when under pressure from competing priorities, unpredictable requests and frequent interruptions
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience of working in a similar role
Desirable
- Experience of research with clear transferable skills and some experience or awareness of the research environment
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Numerically literate and comfortable working with and producing descriptive statistics
- Excellent written communication skills, including experience of reviewing complex and sensitive documents (e.g. letters and reports) to a high standard, and presenting information clearly and concisely to a wide range of internal and external groups
- Excellent written communication skills, including experience of reviewing complex and sensitive documents (e.g. letters and reports) to a high standard, and presenting information clearly and concisely to a wide range of internal and external groups
- Ability to liaise with staff and customers (internal and external) at all levels
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising complex project management and programme activities
- Experience of developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of coping well when under pressure from competing priorities, unpredictable requests and frequent interruptions
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience of working in a similar role
Desirable
- Experience of research with clear transferable skills and some experience or awareness of the research environment
