Research Analyst - Surveys and data collection team
If you enjoy using mixed research methods to explore diverse topics and support data-driven decision-making, we can offer you the opportunity to improve the quality of UK medical education as a Research Analyst.
The GMC surveys and data collection team collect and analyse data relating to the medical education pathway. We design and run the annual national training surveys (NTS) to build a comprehensive picture of the experiences of doctors in training and trainers across the UK. We also work with the Medical Schools Council to create and operate the UK Medical Education Database (UKMED) - a platform for providing research data on UK medical students and trainee doctors across their education and future career.
The Research Analyst will play a leading role in the surveys and data collection team developing the GMC's programme of national training surveys and supporting the processes of the UKMED by:
- Applying your knowledge of mixed research methods to gather and analyse evidence for survey design. This will involve organising and assisting with focus groups, pilot surveys and interviews, and using statistical methods to assess survey validity and reliability.
- Supporting the delivery of the NTS, in particular testing our survey and reporting platforms and responding to queries during the survey live period.
- Supporting the UKMED project in cleaning and matching data.
You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.
GMC Benefits - Why work for us
We work with doctors, patients, and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors and those who train them need to meet and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.
You'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:
- 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
- A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
- Flexible working patterns
- Attractive salary that's reviewed annually
- Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
- Discounted gym membership
- Private medical insurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute
- Bike lockers and shower facilities
We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.
The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are also committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support the requirements of the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you have a disability and meet the cut-off mark for the essential criteria for this role as outlined in the person specification document, you will be offered an interview.
The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)
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