Systematic Reviewer (Researcher)

Job Type: Flexible – Perm/Fixed-term/Contract

Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week or part-time available   

Location: Hybrid – FSRH Office (London Bridge) and home working. Flexibility to suit personal circumstances and location.

Who we are:

The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. The Clinical Effectiveness Unit (CEU) at the FSRH develops a range of evidenced-based clinical guidance documents including NICE-accredited guidelines.

Can you help us?

We are seeking an experienced systematic reviewer to support the development of clinical guidelines, guidance statements and new product reviews, as well as supporting the wider membership and Faculty officers in responding to evidence and research enquiries. Part of the role will be to help establish the technical team and providing advice on appropriate methods and processes and is an exciting time to join our team.

The role:

As part of the CEU team the postholder will work closely with the Clinical Director for the CEU, CEU team, clinical fellows, FSRH Clinical Quality Committees and senior faculty officers as well as national and international clinical experts involved in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.

Key duties will include identifying and appraising relevant evidence using established systematic review methods and developing structured evidence summaries across a range of products as well as contributing to webinars, blogs, articles and publications relating to guidelines and guidance products. The postholder will also support the development of methods and new ways of working in conjunction with other members of the team.

You will have:

• A Masters degree level or a higher postgraduate qualification in a related area (for eg. Public health, health services research, epidemiology or medical statistics), or medical degree with experience in health services research, or equivalent level of experience gained in a relevant role
• Specialist knowledge and experience of systematic review methodology including an understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare, searching for evidence, critical appraisal and the interpretation and synthesis of clinical research
• Experience and familiarity in research design, methodology and reporting and preparing summaries of research findings including presenting to multidisciplinary groups of experts in the field
• Knowledge of the field of sexual and reproductive health would be helpful but is not essential.

Candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK and also be resident in the UK. 

We offer a range of benefits at FSRH to support staff wellbeing.

To Apply

A full job description can be found on our website www.fsrh.org.

Please send your CV and 1 page covering letter via the 'Apply' button above.

Deadline for applications is 20 October 2023 at 12pm

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.

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