Staff from NHS Trusts across the South West came together with PenCLAHRC researchers to celebrate the success of an innovative programme aimed at tackling problems faced by the health service.

The Health Service Modelling Associates (HSMA) programme, run by our operational research team PenCHORD, is designed to embed the skills and knowledge needed to develop and use computer models to support decision making within the NHS.

The pilot programme culminated in a showcase event, held at the University of Exeter Medical School yesterday. Participants presented their project findings and shared how both they and their organisations have benefited from the scheme.

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We are looking to recruit an Events and Training Assistant who will make a significant contribution to the delivery of PenCLAHRC's events programme and capacity building activities.

The postholder will be an enthusiastic person, with good interpersonal skills, who is able to organise and manage a quickly changing workload. They will have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), in addition to strong IT skills. Experience of working in a healthcare and/or academic environment and familiarity with events planning and preparation would be an advantage.

This post is available immediately (up to full-time) on a fixed-term basis until 31st July 2017.

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