Evidence Reviewer - London, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency
UK Health Security Agency
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London, United Kingdom

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At the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards.


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.

Location


The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) offers hybrid working - this means that whilst the role will be based in one of our offices, there will be opportunities for an element of working from home.

UKHSA have office locations across the UK.


This role can be based at one of our UKHSA offices/locations (Leeds, Manchester, Totnes, London, Horsham, Cardiff, Bristol, Nottingham, Harlow, Liverpool, Fareham, Gloucester, Newcastle and Birmingham) with opportunities for an element of working from home.

The balance between home and workplace working is to be agreed with the line manager, determined primarily by business needs and in line with departmental policy.


  • Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.
Working Pattern -Full Time, Part Time, Job Share, Flexible Working, Hybrid Working,

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

  • 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 decisionmaking in relation to methods and outputs
  • Prepare papers for presentation at local, regional or national meetings, workshops and/or conferences
  • Statutory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training.
Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.

The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Working for the UKHSA


Benefits:


  • 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 average employer contribution of 27%
  • Range of health and wellbeing support
  • 26 days annual leave allowance increasing to 32 days after a 10year service
Any move to UKHSA 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.

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Selection process details


STAGE - APPLICATION & SIFT:

Your Statement of Suitability (max 1000 words) should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

STAGE - INTERVIEW

This interview will involve an interview by video.


Expected Timeline:


Interviews:
w/c 4thSeptember 2023
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