The Role:

We are seeking an experienced evidence (systematic) reviewer to support the development of clinical guidelines, guidance statements, national audit and new product reviews, as well as supporting the wider membership and College officers in responding to evidence and research enquiries.

As part of the CEU team the postholder will work closely with the Clinical Director and Senior Reviewer/Methodologist, clinical fellows, CoSRH Clinical Quality Committees and senior officers as well as national and international clinical experts involved in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Key duties will include identifying and appraising relevant evidence using established systematic review methods and developing structured evidence summaries across a range of products. The postholder will also support the development of methods and new ways of working in conjunction with other members of the team.

Analytical and Technical Responsibilities:

Responsible for developing a range of literature reviews (scoping, umbrella, and systematic reviews) for clinical guidelines and guidance in accordance with FSRH processes and established evidence synthesis methodologies.
Contributing to the development of scopes.
Developing review questions and protocols.
Systematic searching and identification of relevant evidence.
Full quality assessment of evidence including application of GRADE framework.
Synthesising, collating and summarising quantitative and qualitative evidence.
Summarising and presenting evidence to guideline committees (GDG).
Preparing written summaries of the evidence / GDG discussions as part of the guideline, guidance statements, evidence enquiries or new product reviews.
Collaborating closely with the Clinical Directors, Clinical Fellows and GDG to write the guideline and guidance in line with CoSRH approach.
Preparing technical responses to comments received during consultation or peer review of guidelines and guidance.
Contributing to webinars, blogs, articles and publications relating to guidelines and guidance products.
Contribute to audit and national benchmarking activities.
Responding to CoSRH Officer, member or internal evidence enquiries including in relation to new research or products.
Contribute to surveillance process of new evidence relevant to the update of guidelines or guidance.

Supporting Methodological Developments:

Contributing to the technical review of methods and the continuous improvement of methodological practices, proposing changes to processes and methodology as appropriate.
Keeping up to date on the latest developments in evidence-based practice methods.
Contribute to identifying new ways to deliver member evidence review services.

Planning and Project Management:

Working with the team, in particular the project co-ordinator, to help plan the work of the CEU and the delivery of guidelines, guidance and associated activities.
Monitor and control guideline development progress, ensuring adherence to project plans.
Contribute to identifying and mitigating risks and issues in relation to the development of guidelines, guidance and associated products.
Co-ordinate and lead guideline development project meetings, ensuring effective communication among team members.

Communication:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships and engagement with a range of internal and external staff, including senior FSRH staff and officers, clinical experts, academics and patient organisations.
Presenting complex information to multidisciplinary and lay groups such as guideline development groups or CoSRH clinical committees.
Contributing to publications and articles on CoSRH guidelines and guidance.
Responding to member, press or officer enquiries regarding CoSRH outputs and relevant evidence.

Other Responsibilities:

Organising and planning personal workload covering multiple projects.
Undertaking continuing professional and personal development to meet demands of the role including keeping up to date on evidence-based practice methods.
Providing training and induction to guideline development group members and CoSRH staff and Officers as appropriate.
Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the role including cover for other members of the CEU team, project work or new activities.

You Will Have:

A Master s degree level or a higher postgraduate qualification in a related area (for e.g. Public health, life sciences, epidemiology or medical statistics), or medical degree with experience in health services research, or equivalent level of experience gained in a relevant role.
Specialist knowledge of literature review methodology (incl. systematic review).
An understanding of guideline development and assessment methodology.
An understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare, critical appraisal and the interpretation and synthesis of clinical research.
Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills.
An understanding of sexual and reproductive healthcare (Desirable).

You Will Be:

Able to work independently to tight deadlines including prioritising work.
Able to gather data, analyse, critique and synthesis complex information and prepare reports and briefing documents.
Able to establish effective working relationships with a range of professionals.
Able to explain basic statistical concepts, methods and results to clinicians, academics and lay people.
Self-motivated and with the ability to work in a team.
IT literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, reference manager, relevant reviewing and/or statistical software).
Able to perform GRADE and meta-analysis (Desirable).

You Will Have Experience:

Conducting literature reviews from inception to write-up.
Working in systematic reviewing methodology including undertaking quantitative and qualitative methodologies either in an academic, clinical or healthcare research environment.
Performing systematic searches in Cochrane Library, PubMed and Ovid (Medline, Embase).
Familiarity with study design, health care methodology, conduct and reporting.
Preparing summaries of research findings.
Presenting complex information to multidisciplinary groups.
Developing personal networks within the field of evidence synthesis (Desirable).

Join our team and contribute to the development of nationally recognised guidance, promoting evidence-based clinical practice, and driving positive change in sexual and reproductive healthcare. Apply now and be part of our mission to improve patient care and professional practice.

Why Join CoSRH?

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, growth and long-term success of our people. As part of the CoSRH team, you will benefit from:

Generous Annual Leave: 25 days holiday per year, increasing by an additional 2 days after 2 years of service and a further 3 days after 5 years, plus a dedicated day off to celebrate your birthday.
Competitive Pension & Life Assurance: A strong employer pension contribution of 10% (with a 5% employee contribution) following successful completion of probation, alongside life assurance at 4x your annual salary and access to an income protection scheme.
Flexible Working: A genuine flexible working culture that trusts you to manage your time and deliver results in a way that works for you.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), free annual eye tests, and a Free Lunch Thursday to bring our teams together.
Community & Social Value: An annual volunteering day to give back to causes that matter to you.
Employee Benefits Portal: A wide range of discounts and savings through our employee discounts platform.
Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, supporting you and your family at every stage.
Learning & Development: We invest in our people. From webinars and sector conferences to bespoke leadership development, we provide the time, space and resources for you to grow, thrive and make a lasting impact in your role.

To Apply:

Full details of how to apply can be found at the following link:

Deadline for applications is 23 October 2026 at Midday

Interviews are likely to take place w/c 2 November 2026

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.

We want to hear your genuine voice and experiences, so please ensure any AI assistance is transparent and that your application primarily reflects your own thoughts and achievements.

AI-generated content can lack accuracy and may contain false information, which could affect your application's credibility. Any suspected undisclosed use of AI during the recruitment process, including sift questions or interviews, will be marked down to ensure fairness for all applicants.

NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About Us:

We believe that access to sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right.

We are the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multidisciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all.

Contact Details:

College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare 10-18 Union Street London SE1 1SZ