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*Health Technology Analysts * *Centre for Health Technology**** Evaluation & Topic Selection**** * *Band 7: £28,313 p.a.* *Based in Manchester (**3 permanent posts**)*** *Ref number: 907-59 & 907-60*** Reporting to the Associate Director, you will either join the team assessing the clinical and cost effectiveness of health technologies (Multiple and Single Technology Appraisals) or the team responsible for identifying and prioritising topics for the NICE work programme. You will be taking on some of the toughest challenges in NHS policy making, within an innovative, evolving organisation that will support your on-going professional development, and play a pivotal role in the Appraisal Programme. You will be involved in the selection of topics, the scoping for an appraisal, liaising with academic and stakeholder groups, and presenting the evidence base to the Topic Selection Consideration Panels or the Appraisal Committee. In addition, you will be advising the Panels and Appraisal Committee of key technical issues, and drafting the guidance to the NHS. With skills in health economics, medical statistics, clinical trials, epidemiology or related areas, you will be an enthusiastic analyst with a relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. health economics, public health, clinical pharmacology, health service research) and an enthusiasm for technical writing. Critical appraisal, interpretation and synthesis of healthcare research evidence; along with familiarity with evidence-based healthcare, methods of health technology assessment and health economics are essential. You should demonstrate the ability to analyse diverse complex information and issues to support decision and policy making; write clearly and concisely; and work independently to tight deadlines. You will also be confident presenting on complex issues to large groups; establishing good working relationships with a range of professionals, and working flexibly as part of a team. For an informal discussion, please contact Meindert Boysen, Associate Director on 01618703146. For information and to apply online please visit _http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/_ quoting the reference numbers listed above. *Closing Date:* 29 May 2008 *Interview Date:* 9 June 2008 Any questions please let me know. Many Thanks ***Donna Paull* *HR Adviser (Resourcing & Training)* *National Institute for Health And Clinical Excellence* Midcity Place 71 High Holborn London WC1V 6NA *Ph: 020 7045 2035* *Fax: 020 7061 9806* _______________________ Scanned by MessageLabs _______________________