Evaluation Researcher - Exeter, United Kingdom - South West Peninsula AHSN Ltd

Description

Role profile:

Our Evaluation Researchers work across a portfolio of projects committed to developing, testing and evaluating new innovations, interventions or approaches.

We work with innovators and health and care professionals to help them shape and understand complex problems.

We test and evaluate solutions using robust methods, and work alongside those who commission, manage or deliver services to provide rapid, actionable insights that inform improvements and understanding of impact.

The findings of our evaluations are often used to understand and advise on potential for scaling and rolling out promising new solutions and approaches more widely.

Responsibilities The main purpose of the role is to provide resource and expertise in evaluation design, fieldwork, analysis and reporting.

Supervised by an Evaluation Lead, this role will be working as part of matrix-based teams, supporting a wide range of projects across different areas of our organisation.

The main duties for the role will include, but are not limited to:

Supporting evaluation project planning and design, Carrying out desk research and literature reviews, Undertaking evaluation fieldwork, including: Undertaking secondary data analysis, Developing and running surveys/questionnaires, Facilitating rapid evaluation methods such as online data collection, Undertaking depth interviews, Facilitating focus group sessions, Collating, analysing and reporting on data for health economics/cost-effectiveness evaluation.

Carrying out qualitative and quantitative data analysis.


This could involve:
Undertaking qualitative data analysis organising, coding and theming the data as relevant. Organising, cleaning, data matching and running statistical analyses as appropriate to the dataset under investigation. Undertaking analysis and reporting on health economic data. Analysing benefits realisation and outcomes data.

Use of data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau etc.

Undertaking dissemination activities which include activities such as writing evaluation reports, learning pieces, and delivering presentations for clients, stakeholders and for the SW AHSN.

Helping our partners to understand complex problems, utilise relevant data and insights to define opportunities for innovation and improvement aligned to defined regional priorities.

Working with partners from across the health and care system, academic, commercial and VCSE sectors to test and evaluate innovation in the real world.

Supporting the organisation and partners to plan and deliver evaluation projects across the region. Finding and using opportunities to share learning inside and outside of the SWAHSN. Assisting with bids and tender processes for evaluation projects in order to support income generation. Other appropriate responsibilities as, from time to time, instructed by the line manager.

Experience of planning and delivering evaluation projects within an applied/real world context. Excellent qualitative and/or quantitative research skills.


Qualitative research skills:
developing topic guides, undertaking semi-structured interviews, coding interviews using approaches such as thematic analysis and inductive/deductive techniques, knowledge of qualitative research theory including realist evaluation, grounded theory and thematic analysis


Quantitative research skills:

Broad knowledge of basic statistical techniques - parametric statistics such as t-test, ANOVA, chi-squared, regression, and possibly more advanced statistical techniques that will be useful in real-world evaluation.

Ability to contribute to the design of evaluation projects drawing on the above qualitative and quantitative techniques, to combine and triangulate analysis from a range of techniques, deliver evaluations using this analysis, write clear and compelling evaluation reports and communicate these to commissioners.

Experience of working with stakeholders to develop a logic model and/or theory of change. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build mutually beneficial relationships. Experience or a willingness to develop skills in the areas of health economics (e.g.

An understanding and/or interest in approaches to help innovators generate the evidence required to be adopted, where appropriate, into the NHS and social care system.

Good understanding of the health and social care sector and current policy direction. Excellent project management skills and experience. Abilities and attributes Comfortable working in a dynamic and changing environment.

Able to deliver consistent and high quality standards. Ability to work independently but also as part of a team. Willingness to travel (across the South West). A full UK driving license.


Reporting to:
Evaluation Lead