HIEM Evaluation Researcher with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Information

This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying. The employer is willing to consider sponsorship applications, but final approval depends on meeting UK immigration requirements and the specific criteria of the role.

Job Overview

Health Innovation East Midlands (HIEM) is seeking an Evaluation Researcher to provide evaluation support and advice as well as to design and undertake real world evaluation of health and care innovations. This is an excellent opportunity for international professionals with research experience to work within the NHS system in the United Kingdom.

About the Role

Working as a member of the Analytics and Evaluation Service team, the post holder will be responsible for delivering key parts of our evaluation offer, including the design and delivery of evaluations undertaken by the team as well as rapid evidence reviews. Evaluations may be commissioned by HIEM or by external organisations and the postholder will design evaluations, develop proposals and ensure evaluations are delivered to a high quality.

Key Responsibilities

The key objectives of this post are to work as a key member of the evaluation team to deliver a high quality evaluation service for HIEM, health and care partners and for innovators and industry. The evaluation support provided by HIEM is focused on ensuring high quality evidence of the impact of innovations in practice.

Evaluation Services

The team may provide these services to partners across the health and care community as well as for innovators. Evaluations may be undertaken as part of HIEM innovation support or be commissioned by external organisations. The Evaluation Researcher will be responsible for designing and delivering a range of evaluations across the health and care system in order to evaluate the benefits of innovation in order to support, where appropriate, wider adoption and spread.

About HIEM

We are one of 15 Health Innovation Networks (HINs) around England that operate as the innovation arm of the NHS. We bring together partners from all sectors involved in health and care including the NHS, social care and public health, patients, research, third sector and industry to identify, test and spread new technologies and better ways of working.

Our Impact

We save the NHS money, generate economic growth, empower health and care staff, and improve lives for patients. We work closely with our health and care stakeholders to establish their priorities then provide support. As part of a national network of HINs, we import evidenced solutions from other HIN regions and export our successful East Midlands programmes on a national basis.

Working Arrangements

HIEM is a hybrid working organisation with staff working a combination of home and office working. Our office is based in Nottingham and travel across the East Midlands may also be expected as part of this role. This role is offered as full-time, permanent position and will be subject to a six-month probationary period.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have substantial experience of quantitative and/or qualitative research studies/evaluation relevant to a healthcare context. Additionally, a degree in relevant subject to health services research, including both qualitative and quantitative research, or equivalent experience is required.

Desirable Qualifications

A higher degree, minimum of a postgraduate Master’s degree closely relevant to health services research or equivalent experience/qualification is desirable but not essential for this position.

Essential Experience

Candidates must demonstrate evidence of using evaluation or research to design and influence the delivery of services in a health, or similar sector. Experience of undertaking research/evaluation in an NHS environment is also essential, along with expert report and presentation writing skills, and confident presentation abilities in group/seminar/conference settings.

Leadership Experience

Significant experience of taking leadership for the delivery of projects within a wider programme of work is required. Candidates should demonstrate how they meet the rest of the person specification for this role, including their ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Location and Travel

The role is based at the Sir Colin Campbell Building, University of Nottingham, Triumph Road, Nottingham, NG7 2TU. While the organisation operates with hybrid working arrangements, some travel across the East Midlands region may be required as part of this position.

Salary and Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, paid on the Agenda for change pay scheme. The role is a Band 7 position within the NHS pay structure, offering excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Contract Details

This is a permanent, full-time position with a six-month probationary period. The role offers stability and long-term career prospects within the NHS system, making it an attractive option for international candidates seeking to establish themselves in the UK healthcare sector.

Application Requirements

All applicants must be fluent in English and have the necessary qualifications and experience as outlined in the person specification. The application process requires candidates to demonstrate how they meet all essential criteria and desirable where applicable.

Criminal Records Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

How to Apply

Apply via NHS Jobs website. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Application Checklist for International Candidates

Verify your eligibility for UK work visa with the employer
Prepare your CV highlighting relevant research experience
Gather required documentation including degree certificates and proof of English language proficiency
Contact Glen Howard (Head of Analytics and Evaluation) with any questions about the application process
Submit your application before the closing date of 11 January 2026

Required Documents

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact: Glen Howard (Head of Analytics and Evaluation), Email: glen.howard@nuh.nhs.uk, Phone: 07971841778. We welcome informal enquiries – if you’d like to talk to us about this role please see contact information above.

Employer Website

For more information about Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts, please visit https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/. To find out more about HIEM, visit the ‘About Us’ and ‘Join our Team’ sections of our HIN website www.healthinnovation-em.org.uk/about-us/join-our-team.

Privacy Notice

Please refer to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts’s privacy notice for information on how your personal data will be processed during the application and recruitment process. All applications will be handled in accordance with data protection legislation.

Supporting Documents

The full job description and person specification are available as supporting documents with this advert. Applicants should familiarise themselves with these documents before submitting their application to ensure they meet all requirements for this position.

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