Experience

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  University of York

  • York, UK

  • Senior Research Felllow

    • Jan 2020 - Present
    • York, UK

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  Department of Health Sciences

  • University of York

  • NIHR Research Fellow

    • Jan 2015 - Dec 2019
    • University of York

    To undertake high quality research in respect to "Using unpublished data, text mining and social media to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the retrieval of adverse effects data."

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  University of York

  • United Kingdom
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Research Fellow

    • Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

    • Undertaking high quality research and systematic reviews in the field of healthcare• Applying critical appraisal skills in the quality assessment of research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and other primary studies• Applying evidence synthesis techniques, such as meta-analysis• Developing strong links with research and information specialist communities to enhance the relevance of this research and facilitate knowledge transfer • Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and produce research reports• Disseminating findings at national and international conferences and scientific meetings• Providing teaching and workshops in research methodology and information retrieval to students, researchers, clinicians and other health professionals

  • MRC Research Fellow

    • Oct 2007 - Jul 2013

    • Undertake high quality research focusing on the optimal retrieval of information of adverse effects as agreed under the MRC fellowship and to complete a doctorate in health sciences research • Develop strong links with research and development communities to enhance the relevance of this research and facilitate knowledge transfer • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and reports• Disseminate research findings at international conferences and scientific meetings

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  Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD), University of York

  • Information Specialist

    • Sep 1999 - Oct 2007

    • Undertake extensive literature searches for research proposals, research projects, economic models and systematic reviews• Work as part of team to produce high quality research relevant to the strategy of CRD which contributes to the effectiveness of health care provision• Provide advice and support to other members of CRD staff• Liaise with external organisations in providing training and systematic review support• Answer complex reference enquires from NHS professionals• Manage the inter-library loans process, including junior staff and budgets• Create and design web pages, and managed email discussion lists• Develop strong links with research and development communities to enhance the relevance of CRD’s work and facilitate knowledge transfer• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and reports• Disseminate research findings and other activities of CRD at international conferences and scientific meetings • Organise conference exhibition stands, and CRD internal seminar series

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  Kirklees Council

  • Reference Librarian

    • May 1999 - Sep 1999

    Managed reference library, including budget, staff, IT and collections

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  Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

  • Reference Librarian

    • Apr 1998 - May 1999

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  Central Middlesex Hospital NHS Trust

  • Assistant Librarian

    • Aug 1996 - Apr 1998

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  Public and Commercial Services Union

  • Information Officer

    • Jun 1994 - Sep 1995

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  Nottinghamshire Community Health

  • Health Promotion/Information Officer

    • Jun 1992 - Sep 1993