Evidence Reviewer
- NHS
- Part Time
- Birmingham
- 31997.00 - 43552.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
As an Evidence Reviewer your role will be to assist and support the production of rapid evidence reviews using systematic and rapid review methodologies, involving screening of studies, data extraction, critical appraisal and evidence synthesis. You will work within a review team, using software such as Endnote, Rayaan and Microsoft Teams, across a range of review topics and timeframes for completing reviews will vary from several days to several weeks.
You will also support the translation of evidence, for example through supporting the production of tailored evidence messages, evidence summaries, development of reviewing tools, and mechanisms for sharing our reviews.
You will work matrix style with colleagues working on the provision of advice and guidance, both nationally and locally and may work with external partners.
Main duties of the job
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Use appropriate tools to support the production of rapid evidence reviews including development of the search strategy, screening of studies, quality appraisal, evidence synthesis and write up.
- Ensure that full and accurate documentation is kept and be responsible for the accuracy and security of all data related to projects which the post holder manages or is involved in.
- Support team members and colleagues in all aspects of the review process, and quality assure work of colleagues.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of rapid evidence review work and other professional activity procedures and standards, including training activities and working groups.
- Support the development and delivery of capacity building for evidence synthesis and utilisation.
- Actively contribute to collaborative decision-making in relation to methods and outputs
- Prepare papers for presentation at local, regional or national meetings, workshops and/or conferences.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, prioritise and organise own work and resources to meet agreed objective and deadlines.
- Be committed to UKHSA values and policies, including the Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Any other duties as specified by the Principal Evidence Reviewer
Please refer to the job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers
Job responsibilities
Selection Process Details
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed six essential criteria which have been selected from the job description, and this will be in the form of a:
- Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
- 1250 word Statement of Suitability
This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the 6 listed essential criteria.
The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.
Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.
Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:
- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets some essential criteria
- Meets no essential criteria
Please note only those meeting some or all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.
Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:
- Educated to first degree level in a Scientific subject or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of compiling and communicating the results of literature reviews, internet searches and other information gathering exercises
- Good understanding of research methods practical knowledge from study or work experience
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.
Please do not exceed 1250 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview
You will be invited to a single remote interview.
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview.
Interviews will be held week commencing 5th May 2025. Please note these dates are subject to change.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Location
This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs.
Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
S ecurity Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to first degree level in a Scientific subject or equivalent relevant experience
Experience 1
Essential
- Knowledge of, and interest in, public health issues
Experience 2
Essential
- Experience of compiling and communicating the results of literature reviews, internet searches and other information gathering exercises
Experience 3
Essential
- Good understanding of research methods - practical knowledge from study or work experience.
Skills 1
Essential
- Good oral and written communication and presentation skills
Skills 2
Essential
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales, work independently when required.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
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