Job summary
Public Health Wales (PHW) is seeking a Research & Evaluation Fellow to support PHW's Contraception After Pregnancy multi-professional e-Learning programme of work.
This fixed-term role is for 5 months until 31 March 2026 due to the needs of the service. This is a secondment opportunity. Please ensure your line manager supports your application.
The National Strategic Clinical Network for Women's Health published the first NHS Wales Women's Health Plan (2025-2035). The Plan outlines an NHS Wales approach to improving the health outcomes for women in Wales across 8 priority areas.
PHW has committed to carry out enabling activities to support priority 3: contraception, postnatal contraception and abortion care. This programme of work aims to design and deliver multi-professional e-learning training on a holistic approach to contraception after pregnancy with embedded evaluation and co-production.
Main duties of the job
PHW recognise the need for the impact of the training to be understood. The role will be responsible for delivering a Theory of Change and an evaluation plan to understand how the training impacts recipients knowledge base and whether the acquired knowledge is translated into practice and improvement in clinical delivery and patient outcomes.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will deliver this bespoke piece of work within a challenging timeframe with a high level of intellectual rigour, a flexible approach to work, pragmatism and time management skills.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will deliver this bespoke piece of work within a challenging timeframe with a high level of intellectual rigour, a flexible approach to work, pragmatism and time management skills.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree Level or equivalent in a mathematical, statistical, health, operational research, social science related subject with a strong research and/or evaluation component.
- Post graduate diploma or Masters degree in health, social science or public health research.
- Evidence of knowledge of core Public Health competencies at masters level, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of a range of quantitative and qualitative methods for evaluation.
- Knowledge of methods to develop, implement, and analyse complex interventions.
- Understanding and application of NHS research, ethics, data and information governance processes, policies and procedures.
Desirable
- PhD in a Public Health related subject, or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional development (CPD)
- Knowledge of Public Health policies and strategies in Wales.
- Knowledge of health inequalities.
- Knowledge of issues related to public health.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience leading to highly developed specialist knowledge in research or evaluation applied to public health.
- Experience of leading, developing and implementing applied evaluations in public health policy and / or practice.
- Experience of developing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research projects or evaluations, including analysing and writing up findings.
- Experience of implementing a range of qualitative and/or quantitative data collection methods in relation to health and/or environment.
- Experience of manipulating large and complex datasets.
- Experience of project management.
- Experience of obtaining ethical, research and data governance (as required) approvals.
Desirable
- Experience of patient and public involvement in research, particularly of working with diverse ethnic and social communities
- Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications
- An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
Skills
Essential
- Data management (new and routinely collected data) and analytical skills.
- Advanced skills a range of analytical software packages (eg R, python, SQL), and/or qualitative (CAQDAS) software.
- Advanced IT skills including Microsoft office.
- Excellent written and presentation communication skills.
- Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to translate complexity into operational plans and actions.
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to plan, manage time and prioritise own work and that of others effectively.
Desirable
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills.
- Skills in achieving open data science
Personal Attributes and Values
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload.
- Proactive, ability to motivate self and others.
- Show personal commitment to public health through healthy and sustainable life style choices wherever possible
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment and experience of the development of others.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree Level or equivalent in a mathematical, statistical, health, operational research, social science related subject with a strong research and/or evaluation component.
- Post graduate diploma or Masters degree in health, social science or public health research.
- Evidence of knowledge of core Public Health competencies at masters level, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of a range of quantitative and qualitative methods for evaluation.
- Knowledge of methods to develop, implement, and analyse complex interventions.
- Understanding and application of NHS research, ethics, data and information governance processes, policies and procedures.
Desirable
- PhD in a Public Health related subject, or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional development (CPD)
- Knowledge of Public Health policies and strategies in Wales.
- Knowledge of health inequalities.
- Knowledge of issues related to public health.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience leading to highly developed specialist knowledge in research or evaluation applied to public health.
- Experience of leading, developing and implementing applied evaluations in public health policy and / or practice.
- Experience of developing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research projects or evaluations, including analysing and writing up findings.
- Experience of implementing a range of qualitative and/or quantitative data collection methods in relation to health and/or environment.
- Experience of manipulating large and complex datasets.
- Experience of project management.
- Experience of obtaining ethical, research and data governance (as required) approvals.
Desirable
- Experience of patient and public involvement in research, particularly of working with diverse ethnic and social communities
- Previous experience of developing research proposals and funding applications
- An academic track record of peer-reviewed publications
Skills
Essential
- Data management (new and routinely collected data) and analytical skills.
- Advanced skills a range of analytical software packages (eg R, python, SQL), and/or qualitative (CAQDAS) software.
- Advanced IT skills including Microsoft office.
- Excellent written and presentation communication skills.
- Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to translate complexity into operational plans and actions.
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to plan, manage time and prioritise own work and that of others effectively.
Desirable
- Demonstrated facilitative and negotiating skills.
- Skills in achieving open data science
Personal Attributes and Values
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, plan and manage own workload.
- Proactive, ability to motivate self and others.
- Show personal commitment to public health through healthy and sustainable life style choices wherever possible
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment and experience of the development of others.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed
Desirable
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.
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).
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.
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).
