Researcher/Writer (972218VB)

One year maternity cover - 0.5 or 0.6 FTE (Hours of work are flexible for 21 hours per week)

Based at the Wessex Institute, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Dissemination Centre helps clinicians, commissioners and patients to make informed decisions about which treatments and practices are most effective in health care, social care and public health. We do this by publishing accessible, informative summaries of key NIHR research, with context and commentary from practitioners, decision-makers and patients.

We have an opportunity for an experienced researcher and writer to help us scope, research and produce our reports on topics of importance to health and social care. You will be involved in searching and sifting evidence to identify strong stories, pulling together key messages and drafting engaging, interesting text.

You should have experience of critical appraisal and literature review, including searching from a range of sources and organising and presenting your findings. You will have excellent analytical skills and the ability to draw out key messages. You should also have the ability to write clear, engaging research summaries, and a good knowledge of the current health and social care landscape. You will be working as part of a small team and will need to be flexible in your approach, able to work with others and independently.

We offer excellent benefits including generous holidays, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to develop your career in a professional, friendly and pleasant working environment. The post is a maternity cover for one year.

For further information please contact Tansy Evans, t.m.evans@soton.ac.uk, 023 8059 5719.

Please apply on-line using the link below, making sure you complete all the screens and ensuring that you attach a full CV (including current salary), together with a supporting document stating reasons for applying (no more than 500 words).

Interviews for this vacancy are currently planned for: 28 March 2018

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 972218VB on all correspondence.

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

Closing Date: 07 Mar 2018
Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative