The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Civic Office/Hybrid Working
Salary details: Grade 3, £22,366 per annum (pay award pending)
Contract Type:
Post 1: HDRC Data Science Intern – Temporary, four-week contract, full time, 37 hours per week
Post 2: HDRC Research Intern – Temporary, six-week contract, full time, 37 hours per week
Please state clearly on your application form which post(s) you wish to apply for
Flexible working arrangements: Due to the unique nature of these posts we are happy to consider various working patterns to accommodate study and other commitments, including working part-time over a longer period. This will be discussed on appointment.
Closing date: 10th November 2024
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Health Determinants Research Collaboration Undergraduate Intern.
The Role:
The Council along with our partners at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, have been successful in a bid to host a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Determinant Research Collaboration (HDRC).
HDRC Doncaster represents significant investment to enable us to become more research active and embed a culture of evidence-based decision making. This new collaboration will help develop research capacity and capability through collaborations with the academic sector and other stakeholders to undertake research to address the wider determinants of health and health inequalities.
HDRC Doncaster have successfully secured funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to offer two short term internships to people who are currently studying for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent (e.g. degree apprenticeship, graduate certificate/diploma, Level 6 NVQ) in any subject area.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience working in the Health Determinants Research Collaboration at City of Doncaster Council. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary, cross-organisational team based in City of Doncaster Council, the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.
Intern positions are designed to offer the opportunity to develop skills and gain experience whilst making meaningful contributions to the work of the team. You will support the work of the Health Determinants Research Collaboration Doncaster by completing focused tasks which contribute to larger research or infrastructure projects.
The HDRC Data Science Intern will report to the Data and Insights manager. They will work with large health and administrative datasets to manage and organise data for storage and analysis and perform analyses to develop insights from routine numerical data. The intern will also have the opportunity to develop skills in the interpretation and presentation of data insights. Previous experience of data management, coding or statistics would therefore be an advantage for this role.
The HDRC Research Intern will report to the HDRC Research Priorities Practice Lead. The intern will complete defined tasks which contribute to ongoing research projects which may include data collection and analysis, public consultation and priority setting activities. The Research intern will also have the opportunity to take the lead on a small consultation project, providing the opportunity to learn about the research process from the design stage through to presentation of findings.
Some prior understanding of the impact of the wider determinants of health on the health of individuals and populations, as well as of research processes, would be an advantage for both positions.
Excellent interpersonal skills are essential. You should be able to independently plan and deliver work, asking for help when needed.
You will work closely with colleagues in the HDRC, the Public Health Team and across the Council and other stakeholders enabling delivery of HDRC Doncaster within a supportive, flexible and friendly environment.
Working for us:
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a committed team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will join an established team who can help you settle and offer their expertise and access to working networks.
Due to the unique nature of these roles, we can offer a range of working patterns to support the successful applicants to complete the internships whilst maintaining their studies. This may include funding for travel and accommodation for any time spent on site in Doncaster. This will be discussed in detail with the successful applicants, however if your location or concerns about working patterns feel like a barrier to your application, please get in touch to discuss this.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.
Shortlisting week commencing 11th November 2024.
Interview date to be confirmed.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Alex-Jade Delahunty, Data and Insights Manager alex-jade.delahunty@doncaster.gov.uk
or
Katie Marvin-Dowle, Research Priorities Practice Lead katie.marvin-dowle@doncaster.gov.uk
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
