Health Economist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health innovation network in South London is seeking an experienced Health Economist to drive positive change through innovation. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across various health and care organisations, utilizing their quantitative skills and experience in health economic evaluations.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Yoga classes

Book club

Lunchtime walks

Regular social events

Work from home opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in health economic analyses after completing a degree.
• Ability to build user-friendly economic models and conduct evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of key projects in health and care organisations.
• Develop close working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Health Economic Evaluations

Systematic Literature Reviews

Education

Degree in a quantitative discipline

Post-graduate specialist training in health economics

Tools

Excel

R

Stata

Python

Job description

Job summary

The Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London supports the spread and adoption of innovation in health and social care.

Our Insights team is looking to recruit an experienced Health Economist with the passion and drive to support South London's health and care organisations to deliver positive change through innovation.

The award-winning HIN is a vibrant and exciting place to work. We are hosted by Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust, so staff enjoy the benefits of being part of the NHS family. Our office is based near Waterloo/Westminster stations and we offer great health and wellbeing support including yoga, a book club, lunchtime walks, and regular social events. Our HIN Academy provides fantastic training to upskill staff to work collaboratively across the system. We also offer regular opportunity for staff to work from home.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of key projects at the HIN, working with colleagues in health and care organisations across south London.

We are looking for someone with excellent quantitative and interpersonal skills, who has a track record of conducting health economic evaluations. For this role, experience in building user-friendly health economic models, conducting systematic literature reviews, and writing reports summarising analyses would be particularly advantageous.

Main duties of the job

• Understand key methodological frameworks in health economics
• Build user-friendly health economic models
• Conduct systematic literature reviews and write reports
• Work well as part of a team and manage multiple projects
• Develop relationships with stakeholders at partner organisations
• Present findings to diverse audiences
• Assist with bid preparation and report writing

Quantitative assessment

Online, bookable slots on Friday 20th June or Monday 23 June

About us

What is the Health Innovation Network?

HIN South London is dedicated to connecting academics, NHS entities, local authorities, patients, and industry to accelerate health innovations and best practices, using evidence-based approaches across large populations. We aim to transform care and stimulate economic growth through health improvements.

We work across various health and care services, focusing on themes like diabetes, mental health, digital health, and social care, and are passionate about education and innovation.

The HIN also plays a role in highlighting the NHS's economic value to the UK, supporting innovators and companies in realizing their commercial potential.

Our adaptable working principles allow staff to operate across different themes and projects, enhancing skills and expertise.

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 per year including HCA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-COF10743-S

Job location: Becket House, 1 Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EU

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD and Person Specification for full details.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and ensure a diverse recruitment panel.

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply or contact us to discuss, as we value diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Degree in a quantitative discipline
• Post-graduate training in health economics, statistics, or operational research

Desirable:

• Master's Degree in relevant discipline

Experience (Essential):

• Post-qualification experience in health economic analyses
• Experience in health economic evaluations and building models (cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, etc.)

Skills (Essential):

• Proficiency in software like Excel, R, Stata, or Python for modeling and analysis
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to perform systematic literature reviews

Additional information

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check and may involve sponsorship considerations for UK work eligibility.

Employer details

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Becket House, 1 Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EU

Website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx