Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Job title:
Postdoctoral Researcher in Health Services Research
Company
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Job description
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Health Services Research
Department: Health Psychology & National Office of Clinical Audit
Reporting to: Prof Frank Doyle
Location: RCSI Dublin
Contract/Duration: Specified purpose contract for up to 15 months, full time
Remuneration: Up to point PD 1.6 on the IUA Postdoctoral
Start Date: 1st March 2024
About Our Research
RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI’s research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development.
About the National Office of Clinical Audit
The National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) was established in 2012 as a key enabler of clinical effectiveness which in turn is a key component of patient safety and quality. The integration of best evidence in service provision, through clinical effectiveness processes, promotes healthcare that is up to date, effective and consistent. Clinical effectiveness processes include guidelines, audit and practice guidance. NOCA establishes and maintains national clinical audits across a number of clinical areas including Intensive Care, Obstetrics, major trauma, hip fractures, arthroplasty and mortality. NOCA is funded by the Health Service Executive and is operationally
supported by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Summary of Post
We have a full-time post-doctoral position at RCSI, suitable for a health services researcher, epidemiologist, statistician, data scientist, psychologist, health geography or related discipline. The successful candidate will be employed on a Health Research Board Secondary Data Analysis Project (TRAUMA Project), which will combine data from the National Ambulance Service and the National Office of Clinical Audit Major Trauma Audit.
This project aims to achieve 3 main goals: * generate a clinical prediction tool,
- explore stakeholder preferences for ongoing database combination (completed),
- explore geospatial implications of the trauma network for prehospital care configuration and the patient journey.
The position is based in the Department of Health Psychology, RCSI, Dublin 2, but remote working will be considered.
Specifically, the duties of the post are:
- Obtain and agree specific processes for combining datasets
- Combine and (pseudo-)anonymise datasets
- Analyse combined dataset to explore major trauma incidents nationally
- Write report and academic paper exploring the patient journey, from pre-hospital care to acute hospital discharge, and inform major trauma care for prehospital services configuration and safe patient management
- Develop a national clinical prediction rule for major trauma in Ireland
- Assist with stakeholder collective intelligence data reporting
- Explore geospatial attributes in relation to major trauma incidents and the patient journey
- Co-ordination of own day-to-day work to support ongoing projects
- Facilitating communication and dissemination of information required, including conference presentations, reports, authored peer-reviewed articles, etc.
- Liaising with the Principal Investigator, colleagues and stakeholders on matters relating to these and future projects
- Undertaking duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or his/her nominee in support of the project
Qualifications – (Essential):
- A PhD degree or equivalent in health services research, epidemiology, statistics, data science, psychology, health geography or related discipline.
- For candidates with very strong quantitative skills, and Masters level qualification and peer-reviewed outputs could be deemed sufficient if the candidate does not have a PhD
Knowledge & Experience – (Essential):
- Advanced statistical knowledge
- Excellent database management and quantitative analysis skills.
- Evidence of the ability to work independently and efficiently, including excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal, report writing and IT skills.
Knowledge & Experience (Desirable):
- A thorough knowledge of statistical analysis using Stata, R or equivalent.
- Robust knowledge of quantitative research methods, design and data analysis.
- Project management experience.
- Track record in scientific publication and dissemination.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary research team.
- Experience of a broad group of stakeholders
- Some qualitative skills will be an advantage
- Robust knowledge of GDPR legislation
- Experience in Health Services Research
We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application – we’d love to hear from you.
Application Process
Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal before the closing date with your CV and cover letter.
Informal Enquiries can be directed to Prof Frank Doyle ([email protected]). Please note we do not accept CVs sent by email. #rcsiar
Employee Benefits
RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive by offering a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. Below are some additional benefits available to you as an RCSI employee:
- Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days
- Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles
- Additional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave
- 7% Employer pension contribution
- Onsite gym €10 per/mth incl. classes and PT sessions
- Childcare support 20% discount at Giraffe
- Free eye test and annual flu vaccination
- TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes
- A site sustainability team focusing on the environmental initiatives; Green Campus Initiative ‘
- Competitively priced café and restaurant
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups
- Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life
- Learning and Development training programmes incl. LinkedIn Learning for career progression
- Discounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands
- Sports and social club incl. yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, Zumba, running club, social evenings, Summer BBQ
- Ticket Draws for events including; Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse Show, theatre, music & comedy events
Expected salary
Location
Dublin
Job date
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:38:05 GMT
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