Senior Economist
Salary: Up to £65,778 pro rata plus excellent benefits.
Contract: 18 Month Fixed term
Hours Per week: 37.5 hours per week. In line with our hybrid working model, you will be required to work in-person a minimum of two days per week.
Our Foundation
We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK. Health is our most precious asset. Good health enables us to live happy, fulfilling lives, fuels our prosperity, and helps build a stronger society. Yet good health remains out of reach for too many people in the UK and services are struggling to provide access to timely, high-quality care. It doesn't have to be like this. Our mission is to help build a healthier UK by:
1. Improving people's health and reducing inequalities.
2. Supporting radical innovation and improvement in health and care services.
3. Providing evidence and analysis to improve health and care policy.
We aim for excellence across our work and will achieve this by producing research and analysis, shaping policy and practice, building skills, knowledge, and capacity, and acting as a catalyst for change. Everyone has a stake and a part to play in improving our health. By working together, we can build a healthier UK.
About the role
We are seeking passionate and experienced individuals to join the NHS Productivity Commission. As a Commission Member, you will play a pivotal role in developing a roadmap for improving long-term productivity growth in the NHS. Your insights will help shape national policies and drive reforms across the health system. As a Senior Economist you will collaborate with senior experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to identify key opportunities for productivity improvement. Some of the key activities within this role are:
* Analyse and recommend national policy levers, such as targets, regulatory frameworks, and incentives.
* Contribute to the development of a comprehensive roadmap for sustained productivity growth in the NHS.
* Address the productivity challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and propose solutions to avoid long-term scarring effects.
About you:
Some key skills and attributes to be successful for this role are:
* Proven experience in healthcare policy, economics, or a related field.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, NHS leaders, and academic experts.
* Commitment to improving the quality of NHS services and outcomes.
How to apply
Our priority is to find the right individual for each opportunity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity. You can find the job description for this role Here. If you would like to apply, please submit your CV, and using no more than 1600 words answer the following application questions:
1. What is your experience of using economic evidence to inform policy?
2. Give an example of your experience in applying economics to challenges in the health and care system?
3. Can you describe a time when you conducted economic analysis to address a specific issue? Please discuss the methods used.
4. Describe an example of your experience working in partnership to deliver high-quality outputs.
Our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their unique skills and experience in an accessible, and supported environment, to ensure that we can make the best appointment for each job on merit. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups in this field to apply to us. Apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and inclusive workplace together. If you require any support through this process, please contact recruitment@health.org.uk.
Closing date: 16 February, 2025
Interview date: 3 March, 2025
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