About the Role
The post-holder will play a pivotal role in conducting quantitative analyses for the project titled “Impact Evaluation of Virtual Wards”, funded by NHS England. This project represents a collaborative effort between academics at City, St George’s University of London, and Health Integration Partners (HIP). The successful candidate will support a high-profile healthcare research project by analysing linked NHS datasets, applying advanced statistical and economic evaluation methods, and contributing to the development of simulation models to assess the impact of virtual wards on patient outcomes and healthcare systems. The role also involves engaging with stakeholders, disseminating findings through reports and presentations, and helping to develop practical toolkits to support the wider adoption of project methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quantitative analyses for the project titled “Impact Evaluation of Virtual Wards”.
- Analyse linked NHS datasets.
- Apply advanced statistical and economic evaluation methods.
- Contribute to the development of simulation models to assess the impact of virtual wards on patient outcomes and healthcare systems.
- Engage with stakeholders.
- Disseminate findings through reports and presentations.
- Help to develop practical toolkits to support the wider adoption of project methodologies.
Requirements
- PhD (completed or near completion) in a quantitative discipline.
- Experience analysing large datasets using advanced statistical methods.
- Proficiency in Python or R.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
- Experience working with NHS datasets is an advantage.
- Experience with simulation modelling is an advantage.
- Experience with economic evaluation is an advantage.
Skills
- Quantitative analysis
- Advanced statistical methods
- Python
- R
- Communication skills
- Deadline management
- NHS dataset analysis
- Simulation modelling
- Economic evaluation
Location
- St George’s, University of London
Work Type
- Permanent contract
- Full-time
Experience Level
- PhD
Education Level
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- Sector-leading salary
Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Comprehensive package of staff training and development
About the Company
- City, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution.
- The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology.
- Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.
- Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.
Equal Opportunity
- City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
- We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.
- City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
