Research and Evaluation Specialist

Title - Research and Evaluation Specialist
Location - Leeds
Length - 12 Months (3 days per week)
Daily Rate - Approx £200-400

Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes

Demonstrably involves patients and the public in their work

Consistently puts clinicians at the heart of decision making

Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness

Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others

Uses evidence to make improvements, seeks out innovation

Actively develops themselves and others

Knowledge and Experience:

Advanced specialist knowledge of research and evaluation methodologies, preferably when applied to healthcare and service improvement, gained through practical and theoretical study

An experienced evaluator with an in-depth knowledge of the health, social care and wider care system in England

Evidence of recent engagement at a national strategic level delivering specialist research and evaluation expertise to a cross sector range of care delivery organisations, ideally in pioneer site localities

Strong insight on long term conditions management and the impact of care integration programmes, the clinical evidence base, key policy and guidance, the economic burden and impact on patients' quality of life

Significant relevant experience of successful practical application of research and evaluation techniques and methodologies

Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders, preferably in the public sector and/or research bodies

Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent

Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development

Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement

Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations

Member of relevant professional body

Experience in project management

At least 3 year's research experience in a health or social care setting

Experience of working independently with supervision and working as part of a team

Experience in people management

Experience in commissioning and contract managing external research and evaluation commissions

Skills and Capabilities:

Skilled in the planning and organisation of a broad range of complex activities or programmes which require the formulation or adjustment of plans or strategies

Able to evaluate and select appropriate analytical methodologies and apply these to a broad range of situations requiring interpretation and comparison of a range of options

Capacity to undertake literature reviews and critical appraisal in relation to a broad range of research methods including randomised controlled trials and qualitative research

Capacity to undertake research data collection and analysis, using a range of mixed method research designs

Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, eg research reports, peer reviewed publications, presentations, other achievements

Capacity to manage & prioritise time, information & resources in an organised and systemic way and to work under pressure

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