Timeline
Applications open:
December 2021
Closing date:
5pm Monday 28th February 2022
Shortlisting:
March 2022
Interviews:
March 2022
Offers sent:
April 2022
Contracts sent:
April 2022
Fellowship start:
Monday 18th July 2022
Fellowship ends:
mid-November 2022
We are delighted to announce that for the first time we will be running the HDI Fellowship Programme commencing mid July for 4 months.
HDI Fellows will be a group of outstanding graduates drawn from a diverse range of disciplines who come together to work as a team on a real-world problem. While solving a really “knotty problem” we create the environment at HDI where the Fellows will learn many of the core skills needed for the world of work, including team working, problem solving, communication, stakeholder and customer engagement, business and project planning. Skills that often take many years to learn usually through trial and error.
The HDI Fellowship Programme is aimed at recent university graduates.
The 2022 HDI Project
Capturing Bed Occupancy Data from Hospital Wards
Successful candidates will be working on capturing bed occupancy data from hospital wards.
FAQs
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for enthusiastic graduates who want to be part of an innovative multi-disciplinary team, developing skills in coding, teamworking, visualisation, and science communication to solve real-world problems, and create resources and tools to support healthcare systems.
We welcome applications from recent graduates or post-graduates up to 2 years since graduation or Masters/PhD completion who are able to commit a 4-month window.
The fellowship is open to anybody who is eligible to work full-time in the UK.
What skills/experience do I need?
Enthusiasm and eagerness to work as part of a small team of like-minded individuals are the main attributes we are after.
Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome, particularly if you have interest or experience in one or more of these areas:
- problem solving
- data visualisation
- science communication
- electrical engineering, microprocesses and embedded devices
- low energy networking (Bluetooth, RFID, etc)
- coding and software development
- data encryption
- data analysis.
What do we offer and how are Fellows supported?
This Fellowship is a chance to join a thriving and enthusiastic community of bright individuals. The team will be supported by a Team Lead, with specialist input from developers, project managers, analysts, science communicators and many other professionals.
This fellowship will support the development of specialist skills and is also a chance to enhance your communication, collaboration, organizational, business and team-working skills.
Fellows will meet regularly to discuss their progress on the project and the Team Lead will always be available either in person or online for queries and support.
What are the hours, pay, expenses and leave entitlement?
The normal working week is 37.5 hours and we offer flexible working. Fellows are paid £2,200 per month plus expenses according to our expenses policy. You are also entitled to 2.25 days leave per month plus bank holidays.
When is the Fellowship?
The Fellowship starts in the summer months – mid-July and runs until mid-November each year.
Dates for 2022: Fellowships are offered for four months starting on Monday 18th July 2022. The team will give a presentation to an invited audience after two months and towards the end of the project to showcase their work. Fellows are expected to stay on the scheme for the full four months and there may be opportunities to continue the work beyond the four-month Fellowship.
Where will the Fellowship be?
If permitted by COVID rules, Fellows will work in the HDI offices in Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge although travel to other sites may be necessary as part of the project. If remote working is necessary, we have the setup required to do this.
Is accommodation available locally?
The following links offer some accommodation options in Cambridge:
Accommodation Service
The office at Kellet Lodge and Eddington remain closed to the public but o ur staff are still working normal office hours 9am to 4.45pm Monday to Friday If you wish to contact us please send an email to one of the following email addresses For more information about the services we offer, please select from the options below.
Cambridge University Accommodation Service (above) can provide accommodation for students from outside the University of Cambridge but there is a small charge for gaining access to their listings. If you wish to apply to them, fill out the form on their website the best you can putting “Health Data Insight CIC” in where it asks for Dept and the dates you will be here and they will then contact you.
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How do I apply?
To apply, please send the following:
- an up-to-date CV
- a covering letter that includes:
- what skills and attributes you would bring to the fellowship
- any background experience that you feel is relevant
- proof that you are eligible to work full-time in the UK (see https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work)
Please email these documents to applications@healthdatainsight.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 28 February 2022.
What is the deadline for applications?
Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 28 February 2022.
Shortlisting: March 2022
After short-listing we will let you know if we require any more information and/or whether we would like you to attend an informal interview.