Job summary

Senior Research and Evaluation Officer

Research & Evaluation Division, Public Health Wales….

Band: 6 – 0.6 FTE (22.5 hrs), fixed term (posted funded Jan 2023 – Dec 2025)

Close: 4th December 2022 (Midnight)

Interview : 13th December 2022

The interview will take place virtually.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Research and Evaluation Officer , as part of a new collaborative project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund called A Mental Health Manifesto – Action for our Future , led by Single Parents Wellbeing, in partnership with Public Health Wales, Swansea University and the Mental Health Foundation.

Over a 4 year period the collaborative team will co-produce resilience tools and activities with young people and single parent families, supporting good mental health. The project is working closely with children and young people who are leading, steering, designing and implementing the change that they would like to see to systems, services and their communities. As the Lead Evaluator for this programme, you will be responsible for developing and delivering an embedded, proportionate evaluation using a mixed methods approach.

You will be based within the multidisciplinary Research and Evaluation Division, Public Health Wales, working alongside others evaluating a range of health interventions, and research programmes with a focus on children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have experience in using appropriate complex mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) approaches in a public health-related field for evaluation design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. You will value the co-production approach of this project and have an interest in the area of mental health and wellbeing.

About us

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is ‘Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales’ where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.Our organisation is guided by our Values, ‘Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference’. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Date posted

14 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

35 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

028-AC389-1122

Job locations

No 2 Capital Quarter

Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will develop and design research and evaluation programmes across the Action for Our Future collaboration; working with internal and external partners as needed

You will draw on your expertise and experience to advise and support others across the Action for Our Future collaboration wanting to undertake research and evaluation activities, as to the most appropriate methods and design

You will apply your strong quantitative and qualitative skills to research and evaluate practice, working with others with specialist expertise; including use of specialist software and methodology (e.g. statistical software, data linkage, CAQDAS software).

You will identify and become skilled in new or emerging research or evaluation approaches that can be adopted within the collaborating organisations.

You will write and lead on the production of research reports, appropriately targeted at different audiences.

You will actively build partnerships and collaborative relations with local and national stakeholders and organisations, including academic institutes to further research and evaluation.

You will work independently to project manage research or evaluation of key programmes contributing to the delivery of the PHW Research and Evaluation Strategy and the Action for Our Future project; working collaboratively with senior colleagues from across the organisation

You will foster and sustain a creative and supportive working environment based upon an ethos of respect and rigorous scientific enquiry

You will drive your own performance to ensure delivery against key projects and objectives.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will develop and design research and evaluation programmes across the Action for Our Future collaboration; working with internal and external partners as needed

You will draw on your expertise and experience to advise and support others across the Action for Our Future collaboration wanting to undertake research and evaluation activities, as to the most appropriate methods and design

You will apply your strong quantitative and qualitative skills to research and evaluate practice, working with others with specialist expertise; including use of specialist software and methodology (e.g. statistical software, data linkage, CAQDAS software).

You will identify and become skilled in new or emerging research or evaluation approaches that can be adopted within the collaborating organisations.

You will write and lead on the production of research reports, appropriately targeted at different audiences.

You will actively build partnerships and collaborative relations with local and national stakeholders and organisations, including academic institutes to further research and evaluation.

You will work independently to project manage research or evaluation of key programmes contributing to the delivery of the PHW Research and Evaluation Strategy and the Action for Our Future project; working collaboratively with senior colleagues from across the organisation

You will foster and sustain a creative and supportive working environment based upon an ethos of respect and rigorous scientific enquiry

You will drive your own performance to ensure delivery against key projects and objectives.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Degree Level or equivalent in a health, social, geographical or science related subject
  • To provide specialist knowledge and expertise of statistical/ analytical techniques and procedures, to internal and external stakeholders including the Director, Executive Team, Welsh Government

    • Desirable

  • Masters degree in a Public Health related subject, or equivalent level of experience
  • Project management qualification
  • ECDL

    • EXPERIENCE

    Essential

  • Experience in conducting research and evaluation projects in a field related to public health
  • Experience of working with a range of partner organisations relevant to public health policy
  • A proven track-record of managing projects and delivering against targets

    • Desirable

  • Experience of NHS research and development (R&D) processes
  • Experience in co production

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including academic publications
  • Presentation skills using different formats, formally and informally
  • Excellent research and evaluation methods (qualitative and quantitative) including data collection, analysis and synthesis including systematic review
  • Ability to analyse and interpret different forms of data using a variety of software packages
  • Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

    • Desirable

  • Influencing skills
  • Skills in Evidence reviews

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Knowledge of different research and evaluation approaches, including health economics
  • Knowledge of Public Health policies and strategies, and health inequalities
  • Knowledge of: oresearch governance oData Protection and Information Governance
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis packages and qualitative software.

    • Desirable

  • Knowledge of relevant organisational structures (e.g. local authorities, health service, voluntary sector organisations etc) in Wales
  • Knowledge of funding opportunities

    • PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

    Essential

  • Self-motivated, pro-active and an ability to overcome barriers.
  • Committed to public health through healthy and sustainable life choices
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-agency team
  • Must be able to demonstrate integrity and good judgement
  • Have energy and resilience

    • Desirable

  • Committed to the delivery of UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research

    • Other

    Essential

  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to undertake occasional weekend and evening work

    • Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Educated to Degree Level or equivalent in a health, social, geographical or science related subject
  • To provide specialist knowledge and expertise of statistical/ analytical techniques and procedures, to internal and external stakeholders including the Director, Executive Team, Welsh Government

    • Desirable

  • Masters degree in a Public Health related subject, or equivalent level of experience
  • Project management qualification
  • ECDL

    • EXPERIENCE

    Essential

  • Experience in conducting research and evaluation projects in a field related to public health
  • Experience of working with a range of partner organisations relevant to public health policy
  • A proven track-record of managing projects and delivering against targets

    • Desirable

  • Experience of NHS research and development (R&D) processes
  • Experience in co production

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including academic publications
  • Presentation skills using different formats, formally and informally
  • Excellent research and evaluation methods (qualitative and quantitative) including data collection, analysis and synthesis including systematic review
  • Ability to analyse and interpret different forms of data using a variety of software packages
  • Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

    • Desirable

  • Influencing skills
  • Skills in Evidence reviews

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Knowledge of different research and evaluation approaches, including health economics
  • Knowledge of Public Health policies and strategies, and health inequalities
  • Knowledge of: oresearch governance oData Protection and Information Governance
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis packages and qualitative software.

    • Desirable

  • Knowledge of relevant organisational structures (e.g. local authorities, health service, voluntary sector organisations etc) in Wales
  • Knowledge of funding opportunities

    • PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

    Essential

  • Self-motivated, pro-active and an ability to overcome barriers.
  • Committed to public health through healthy and sustainable life choices
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-agency team
  • Must be able to demonstrate integrity and good judgement
  • Have energy and resilience

    • Desirable

  • Committed to the delivery of UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research

    • Other

    Essential

  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to undertake occasional weekend and evening work

    • Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker

    • Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    Additional information

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).