Senior Healthcare Evidence Review Specialist

4 weeks ago


Exeter, United Kingdom Nhs Devon Integrated Care Board Full time

Job summary We are seeking someone with an interest in, and experience of, evaluation of clinical research evidence to support healthcare service commissioning.
This could be a great opportunity for someone with the relevant skills who is looking for a change in career direction or wants to broaden their horizon.You will join the Clinical Effectiveness team of NHS Devon providing critical assessment of evidence across a range of healthcare interventions such as drugs, procedures, devices and diagnostics to help inform decision making process throughout the Devon health care system.
This also includes assessing likely financial and service impacts.The team comprises experienced evidence reviewers and governance professionals.
Technical skills in the team are high and it is a good environment to develop critical appraisal, evidence synthesis and financial modelling to a high level.
It is also a great place to learn how the health system is managed and the national strategic drivers that influence change Main duties of the job Reporting to an experienced evidence reviewer you will undertake identification and critical appraisal of clinical literature to produce evidence reviews to inform commissioning policy decisions and care pathways.You will present summaries of your assessments to small working groups and at larger formal committees, engaging in dialogue with subject specialists as well as generalist policy makers.
As your experience grows you will sometimes represent the team on multidisciplinary project teams where you would be the lead for evidence assessment.
You will need to be familiar with techniques of critical appraisal and literature searching and possess the ability to produce a well written synthesis of the evidence base set within the context of national strategic drivers.
Previous practical experience of undertaking literature-based research is essential.
The evaluations you produce will often include a consideration of the health economics and the budget impact of health interventions so a willingness to undertake analyses and apply these in decision making is required.
About us NHS Devon Integrated Care SystemAs an Integrated Care System (ICS), we recognise now more than ever that we can only provide the care that people really need by working together.
Together for Devon therefore represents a partnership where health and care services work together with local communities to improve peoples health, wellbeing and care.
It aims to transform health and care services so they are clinically, socially and financially sustainable.Our vision is simple: equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy and healthy lives.
To achieve this, we have set out six ambitions for the next five years that will help us transform services including: Effective and efficient care, embedding the Integrated Care Model, the Devon deal (a citizen-led approach to health and care), Children and young people, Digital Devon and ensuring Equality.About NHS DevonAs part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of county's NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve peoples health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money.
The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve peoples lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term.For more information, visit our website Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Where the post is a temporary position there may be a possibility of the post becoming permanent.
All posts can be considered as development opportunities if applicants do not meet the essential criteria at the time of appointment but would be able to meet this in a reasonable time frame.
Vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant science subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Relevant post graduate degree or knowledge of the specialist area of research evaluation, acquired through post graduate study or equivalent experience or training (as detailed in person specification) Experience Desirable Experience of writing and presenting evaluations of therapeutic interventions Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making Numerate and able to understand complex issues combined with deep analytical skills Ability to analyse and interpret very complex information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to undertake financial impact modelling Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate Communication skills Essential Skilled communicator with the ability to construct and deliver concise yet insightful communications on complex matters, for dissemination to diverse audiences Capable of navigating complex, difficult and contentious situations, requiring persuasion and influence skills to deliver clear ideas and concepts where there may be barriers to understanding Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders Other Essential 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 concentrate on detailed evidence evaluations for long periods



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