Health Services Researcher

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced pharmacist or health services researcher to join a vibrant team at a leading healthcare institution. This role involves engaging in impactful research and evaluation within the Centre for Medication Safety and Service Quality. You will contribute to innovative projects aimed at enhancing medication safety and support pharmacy staff in developing essential research skills. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive improvements in patient care and safety, while also benefiting from flexible working and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Initiatives

Staff Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Season Ticket Loan

Onsite Leisure Facilities Membership

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of research techniques and analysis across the NHS.
• PhD or registration as a pharmacist is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and pilot data collection methods for medication safety.
• Support pharmacy staff in research and evaluation.

Skills

Research Techniques

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

PhD in Health Services Research

Master's Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist or post-doctoral health services researcher to further their experience by undertaking research and evaluation within the Centre for Medication Safety and Service Quality (CMSSQ). Half of the post-holder's time will be spent delivering on funded research as part of the NIHR North West London Patient Safety Research Collaboration, and the other half will be supporting pharmacy staff in developing skills in research and evaluation.

Main duties of the job

• The role will include designing and piloting data collection methods, protocol design, data collection and analysis, and report writing, all within the area of medication safety.
• Projects include a realist evaluation of how and why barcode medication scanning adds value in relation to medication safety, and exploring how we can improve safe management of patients' medication allergies in the hospital setting.
• The post holder will also provide support to the pharmacy department in relation to research and evaluation, through providing one to one support as well as contributing to the department's programme of education

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1974

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification Education Essential

• In depth specialist knowledge of research techniques, analysis and the use of information across the NHS, acquired through degree or equivalent plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to Master's degree level or equivalent
• A PhD in Health Services Research or related area, or equivalent, and/or registration as a pharmacist

Experience Essential

• Research Experience
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Skills Essential

• Good ability to organise and prioritise work
• Ability to influence senior healthcare staff
• Analytical ability for problem solving
• A good understanding of national and local priorities

Desirable

• An interest in and awareness of issues relating to medication safety
• Previous experience of working with patients as stakeholders in research projects
• Experience in writing up research findings for peer-reviewed publication

Person Specification Education Essential

• In depth specialist knowledge of research techniques, analysis and the use of information across the NHS, acquired through degree or equivalent plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to Master's degree level or equivalent
• A PhD in Health Services Research or related area, or equivalent, and/or registration as a pharmacist

Experience Essential

• Research Experience
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Skills Essential

• Good ability to organise and prioritise work
• Ability to influence senior healthcare staff
• Analytical ability for problem solving
• A good understanding of national and local priorities

Desirable

• An interest in and awareness of issues relating to medication safety
• Previous experience of working with patients as stakeholders in research projects
• Experience in writing up research findings for peer-reviewed publication

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)