FAQs

What is the annual leave allowance?

Levels 1-3

Full time staff have an entitlement to 20 days holiday during the leave year, plus eight public holidays and up to six other days when the University is closed, known as University holidays.

Levels 4 and above

Full time staff have an entitlement to 30 days holiday during the leave year, plus eight public holidays and up to six other days when the University is closed, known as University holidays.

The salary is between x and x, what would I start on?

It is normal to start on the bottom of the level however this does depend on individual skills and experience.

Is relocation offered?

Relocation is offered subject to certain conditions. For further details please visit http://www.southampton.ac.uk/jobs/relocation/

Are all the vacancies advertised on the website?

The increase in programmes has resulted in a large number of vacancies. Not all posts need to be filled immediately and so recruitment is taking place in phases. New posts will be advertised throughout 2008.

What do the abbreviations used stand for?

• DH – Department of Health
• EME – Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation
• HTA – Health Technology Assessment
• MRC – Medical Research Council
• NCC – National Co-ordinating Centre
• NCCHTA – National Co-ordinating Centre for Health Technology Assessment
• NIHR – National Institute for Health Research
• NETSCC - NIHR Evaluation, Trial and Studies Coordinating Centre
• OSCHR – Office for Strategic Coordination of Health Research
• P&R – Planning and Resources Directorate
• PHR – Public Health Research
• PPI – Public and Patient Involvement
• SDO – Service Delivery and Organisation S&D - Strategy and Development Directorate WIHRD – Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development

Where will I be located if I am successful?

The centre is based at the Southampton Science Park http://www.science-park.co.uk/

Who should I contact if I would like further information?

Please contact

Karen Glanville, (at kg1e08@southampton.ac.uk or call 023 8059 4057) who will be pleased to assist you further.