Hours: Full-time 34.5 hours per week (part-time may be considered from 21 hours over 3 days)

Location: Remote / Home based in Northern Ireland

Salary: £36,562.60 - £40,358.26

Contract: Fixed Term for 12-18 months (with possibility of extension)

DBS: An enhanced Access NI check will be required

(For more information please read our Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders or our FAQs)

About us

At Epilepsy Action we are inclusive, ambitious, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy.

As we achieve the goals in our 2024 - 2030 strategy we are excited to welcome you to our passionate, supportive and committed team.

We understand the importance of a work life balance, and that's why we have a number of ways to support our people to achieve this. By operating a flexible and supportive approach, we empower people to work in a way that suits them that also meets the need of the charity.

If you are interested in building a career you can be proud of in an inclusive and ambitious organisation we might have the role for you!

About the role

We are seeking a Healthcare Evaluation Lead for Northern Ireland, a pivotal role that will influence meaningful and lasting change across health and social care services.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of epilepsy care across the region by evaluating current systems and identifying the gaps and inequalities for people living with epilepsy. Using the feedback of the network of healthcare professionals and people with lived experience, you will produce an evidence-based report that will provide the priority areas of focus for Epilepsy Action’s future work across Northern Ireland.

In this role, you will directly contribute to delivering our strategic ambitions in Northern Ireland and help shape future service improvements across the region. Your work will directly influence health outcomes and help reduce inequalities for people affected by epilepsy.

What You Will Do

As the Healthcare Evaluation Lead, you will:

Map and evaluate existing epilepsy services across Northern Ireland.
Identify gaps, inequalities, and workforce challenges in service provision.
Build trusted relationships with clinicians, specialist nurses, GPs, commissioners, voluntary organisations, political allies and other stakeholders.
Facilitate interviews, roundtables and consultations to capture service insights.
Produce a high-quality written report with recommendations for the areas of work that Epilepsy Action can have a demonstrable impact on.

This is an end‑to‑end project leadership role, involving research, data analysis, partnership working, networking and project management.

Is This You?

We're looking for someone with a passion for people and a drive to make a difference. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Strong understanding of the Northern Ireland health system (HSC) and its landscape.
Familiarity with NICE guidance for epilepsy and awareness of health inequalities.
Experience in project leadership or project management.
Ability to work inclusively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Experience in healthcare, public health, or health policy settings.
Experience conducting service reviews, system mapping, or health needs assessments.

Essential skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
Political awareness and diplomacy relevant to Northern Ireland’s context.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret health data.
Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior clinicians and system leaders.
Ability to prioritise workload and manage projects independently.
Ability to travel across Northern Ireland and occasionally the wider UK.

Values

Commitment to improving services for people affected by epilepsy.
High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
A proactive, reliable, and compassionate approach to work.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are passionate about health improvement, skilled in research and evaluation, and motivated to drive system-wide change, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build a better future for people affected by epilepsy across Northern Ireland

Interested?

If you are interested in what you have read so far you can either submit your application via our online portal or alternatively if you still have some questions before applying you can contact us for a friendly informal chat at recruitment@epilepsy.org.uk

Being an Inclusive Organisation

We want everyone in our community regardless of their backgrounds, identities, abilities, or circumstances, to feel valued and respected to participate fully. We know that inclusivity isn’t about numbers; it’s about embracing diversity and ensuring that everyone's voice is heard, needs are met, and contributions are acknowledged.

We recognise that each person’s experiences shape how they think and having diverse representation across the organisation is fundamental to achieving our ambitions.

Despite this we are not as diverse as we would like and we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, this means we encourage applications from disabled people, and we are committed to interviewing disabled applicants who demonstrate through their application that they meet the essential criteria in the person specification. We want to support you to perform your best so if you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know.

Safer Recruitment

Epilepsy Action will ensure that all staff and volunteers who work in roles which are legally entitled to get a DBS or Access NI (Northern Ireland) check are screened appropriate to the role.

If a DBS or Access NI check reveals a conviction for a sexual offence against a child or vulnerable adult, whenever it was committed, that individual is not suitable for that role and will not be recruited. Any other convictions will be considered on an individual basis.

For further information, please see our Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy and Safeguarding Children Policy, or contact recruitment@epilepsy.org.uk

Closing Date: 1st July 2026 @ 9am

First stage interview: Week commencing 20th July 2026 (virtual)

Second stage interview: Tuesday 28th July 2026 (face to face in Belfast)

Recruitment process: Recruitment process will include a panel interview and presentation task.

If you want to find out more about what it is like to work with us visit our jobs webpage and review our FAQs.

If you have a disability or long term health condition and feel that you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment as part of the process, please contact recruitment@epilepsy.org.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications therefore early applications are advised.

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