 |
 |
From: "CLIFTON, Edward (NHS HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND)" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: Health Economist vacancy - Healthcare Improvement Scotland Health Economist (Ref: HIS1074) £32,013 - £42,205 (Band 7) Permanent Glasgow An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and positive individual to join the health economics team within Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS). We are seeking a Health Economist to contribute to the production of evidence reviews and advice for our three national technology assessment bodies: the Scottish Health Technologies Group (SHTG); the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN); and the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC). Providing economics input to a range of products, duties include: producing rigorous reviews of health economics evidence; developing models to assess the cost effectiveness of interventions; undertaking resource and cost impact analysis; and support for research activity across the organisation. Your role will also involve publishing your work and contributing to scientific conferences in relevant fields when required. This role requires a clear thinking and methodical approach with strong quantitative and analytical skills. You will have excellent report writing skills and the ability to work autonomously and manage and summarise large amounts of scientific information to tight deadlines. Strong influencing and communications skills to inform the decisions of senior clinicians and managers across NHS Scotland are required. Excellent interpersonal skills, supported by good oral, written and presentation skills are also essential. You will be expected to have a relevant degree, a postgraduate degree in health economics (Masters level or equivalent), a sound understanding of economics concepts and practical, applied health economic evaluation experience. If your skills and experience can help manage, coordinate and deliver the provision of health economics across HIS, please find out more by downloading a pack from our website. Healthcare Improvement Scotland has a range of family friendly policies in place and supports agile working. Closing date: 9 April 2018 at 12 noon It is anticipated that interviews will be held in Glasgow on 20 April 2018 For an application pack: Visit: www.healthcareimprovementscotland.org<http://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.org/> Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> (quoting the Job Ref: in the subject line). SMS: Text 'App’ Job Ref plus your email address to 81400 (standard rate) We support health and social care providers in Scotland to deliver high quality, evidence-based, safe, effective and person-centred care; and to provide public assurance about the quality and safety of that care.