Senior Evidence Reviewer

3 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

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, Rayaan 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.

Job description

Work with guidance colleagues to develop answerable review questions and review protocolsUse appropriate tools to undertake rapid evidence reviews including development of the search strategy, literature screening, quality appraisal, literature synthesis and write upEnsure 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 inQuality assure the work of other team members and colleaguesContribute to the ongoing development of rapid evidence review work and other professional activity procedures and standards, including training activities and working groupsMake decisions in relation to the work of the evidence team and actively contribute to collaborative decision-making in relation to methods and outputsSupport the commissioning of systematic or rapid evidence reviews, through development of review specifications and oversight of commissioned workSupport the development and delivery of capacity building for evidence synthesis and utilisationPrepare papers for presentation at local, regional or national meetings, workshops and/or conferencesLine management and / or supervision of team members at HEO or EO level

Detailed job description and main responsibilities�

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with guidance colleagues to develop answerable review questions and review protocolsUse appropriate tools to undertake rapid evidence reviews including development of the search strategy, literature screening, quality appraisal, literature synthesis and write upEnsure 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 inQuality assure the work of other team members and colleaguesContribute to the ongoing development of rapid evidence review work and other professional activity procedures and standards, including training activities and working groupsMake decisions in relation to the work of the evidence team and actively contribute to collaborative decision-making in relation to methods and outputsSupport the commissioning of systematic or rapid evidence reviews, through development of review specifications and oversight of commissioned workSupport the development and delivery of capacity building for evidence synthesis and utilisationPrepare papers for presentation at local, regional or national meetings, workshops and/or conferencesLine management and / or supervision of team members at HEO or EO level

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, prioritise and organise own work and resources to meet agreed objective and deadlines.Be committed to PHE values and policies, including the Equal Opportunities Policy.Any other duties as specified by the Principal Evidence Reviewer

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.� You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Directorate.The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate.The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT�

Identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan.� Attending internal / external training eventsTo participate in all mandatory training as required, fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training.Undergo a programme of on-going development and education, including the annual appraisal process, to build on existing knowledge and develop skills to meet the behaviours and competencies required to undertake the role.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS�

The post holder will develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals, clinical and non-clinical, internal and external to PHE. This will include:

Internal

Senior Medical AdvisorsPublic Health Clinical Response Guidance TeamUKHSA Knowledge & Library ServicesResearch governance and operations teamBehavioural science teamCommunications teamRelevant committees and working groups

External

Staff in partner organisations such as other government departments, local authorities and universities as necessary

For a full list of the main duties and responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.�

Person specification

Essential criteria

You will be assessed on the below 7�essential criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description�

Educated to first degree level or equivalent relevant experienceExperience of presenting and interpreting public health evidence in a usable way�Post-graduate degree or equivalent experience in public health or related fieldKnowledge of review methodologies, including systematic and rapid reviewsExperience of conducting systematic or rapid evidence reviews in public health or relevant fieldExperience in critical appraisal or risk of bias assessmentsExperience of writing reports

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �38,724, UK Health Security Agency contributes �10,455 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%

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