NHS Scotland
Job title:
Specialist Research Lead
Company
NHS Scotland
Job description
Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.Work Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per weekYou must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.Who We AreNHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.The Dental Directorate is responsible for the delivery of high-quality education and training across a diverse range of training programmes, including management, funding and provision of postgraduate education for dentists and dental care profesionals (DCPs).The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced and innovative team, delivering a complex, multifaceted programme of work. You will join an innovative and enthusiastic team within the Dental Clinical Effectiveness Workstream. The team has gained a strong reputation for developing and publishing Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) clinical guidance that is used by the dental profession both throughout Scotland and in other countries. You will also participate in other activities within the workstream related to SDCEP guidance implementation.Do you have experience and understanding of research methodologies and critical appraisal?Do you have experience of managing projects, be able to prioritise workload, establish goals, timescales and work plans and meet agreed targets?Do you have skills as a presenter, with the ability to communicate complex, highly specialised information, with excellent IT, information management, analytical and numerical skills?Do you have the ability to work within a team, and have good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to learning and problem solving?Do you have experience and understanding of research methodologies and critical appraisal?Do you have experience of managing projects, be able to prioritise workload, establish goals, timescales and work plans and meet agreed targets?Do you have skills as a presenter, with the ability to communicate complex, highly specialised information, with excellent IT, information management, analytical and numerical skills?Do you have the ability to work within a team, and have good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to learning and problem solving?Working within the Clinical Effectiveness WorkstreamWhat We Love to SeeA Specialist Research Lead that can offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:Managing guidance development projectsLiterature searching, critical appraisal and evidence synthesis and summarisingDrafting and developmental editing of clinical guidance, associated implementation tools and other reports and products for a range of intended audiencesWorking with a range of stakeholders to understand diverse contexts and to inform decision makingContributing to the development of methodologies within the workstream to streamline and enhance working practicesCollaborating with colleagues in designing, conducting and reporting research activitiesDemonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, utilising tact and persuasion skills when necessaryAbility to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise own workloads, to meet strict deadlinesBenefits Which MatterAs a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:Life-work balance – with opportunities for flexible working and hybrid workingGenerous NHS pension schemeAnnual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale reviewAnnual Leave – 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holidayNHS discounts and moreDiversity and InclusionDeveloping a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.It’s not essential to be in Specialist Research Lead role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact [email protected]Next StepsOur recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would initially work remotely, working from our offices as operationally required.All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.Online interviews including a presentation and pre-interview task will take place on 5th/6th of February 2025. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview.For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at: [email protected]
Expected salary
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 07:39:12 GMT
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