About this role
Job summary
As a Senior Evidence Reviewer your role will be to support the use of evidence for public health advice and guidance. You will work on 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, Eppi Reviewer 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 work on methodological developments and on translation of evidence, for example providing tailored evidence messages, producing evidence summaries, and / or developing critical appraisal tools.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. You will also support others wishing to produce or commission evidence reviews, and may support the delivery of training and capacity building.Your core role will be to support the use of evidence within public health advice and guidance through working as part of a team working as part of an evidence synthesis and knowledge mobilisation team.
Main duties of the job
Work with Advice and Guidance colleagues to develop answerable review questions and protocols Use appropriate tools to undertake rapid evidence reviews including development of the search strategy, literature screening, quality appraisal, literature synthesis and write up Ensure that full, accurate documentation is kept and be responsible for the accuracy and security of all data related to projects that the post holder manages or is involved in Quality assure the work of other team members Contribute to the ongoing development of rapid evidence review work and other professional activity procedures and standards, including training activities and working groups Make decisions in relation to the work of the evidence team and actively contribute to collaborative decision-making in relation to methods and outputs Support the commissioning of systematic or rapid evidence reviews, through development of review specifications and oversight of commissioned work Support the development and delivery of capacity building for evidence synthesis and utilisation Prepare papers for presentation at local, regional or national meetings, workshops and/or conferences Line management and / or supervision of team members at HEO or EO level Plan, prioritise and organise own work and resources to meet agreed objective and deadlines Other duties as specified by the Principal Evidence Reviewer This list is not exhaustive.
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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Essential criteria:
Educated to first degree level in a science related subject or equivalent relevant experience in an appropriate scientific or technical specialist area Post-graduate degree or equivalent experience in epidemiology or related field Knowledge of review methodologies, including systematic and rapid reviews Experience of conducting systematic or rapid evidence reviews in public health or relevant field Experience in critical appraisal or risk of bias assessments Experience of writing reports Experience of presenting and interpreting public health evidence in a usable way Knowledge of review methodologies, including systematic and rapid reviews Good oral and written communication and presentation skills Comprehensive skills in the use spreadsheets or databases and reference management software Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain relationships with colleagues Ability to work to instruction and independently, and to use initiative Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Good oral and written communication and presentation skills Desirable role criteria
Experience of working within a policy or practice environment An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems. Selection Process Details
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications,knowledge and experience and skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
Competency Based
You willbe required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 15 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:
Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1250 word supporting statement This should outline how you consider your skills, experienceand knowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.
Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1250 words. We will not consider any words over 1250 words.
Longlisting:
In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswe may longlist into 3 piles of:
Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting.
Shortlisting:
In the event ofa large number ofapplications we may conductan initial sift, on the lead criteria of:
Experience of conducting systematic or rapid evidence reviews in public health or relevant field Desirable criteria may be usedin the event ofa large number of applications or largeamountof successful candidates.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview
Competency Based
You will be invited to a singleremoteinterview.
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview
You will be asked to prepare and deliver a 5-minute presentation at the start of your interview. The topic will be:
Present a challenging issue you have addressed in a systematic review you've worked on, including how you addressed the challenge Interviews dates to be confirmed.
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Location
This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. 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 (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London).
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).
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a basicdisclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Baseline Personnel Security Standard.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).
Salary Information
If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able todemonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.
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Person Specification
Application form and supporting statement Essential
Application form and supporting statement
Interview Essential
Questions on knowledge, experience, skills and abilities.
Interview Essential
Presentation
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).
Employer details Employer name UK Health Security Agency
Address Core HQ
Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London (Canary Wharf)
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)