Job Overview

Job Title: Editor, Research to Publication

Contract: 2 year fixed-term contract / part-time (0.5 FTE)

Salary: Approximately £68,000 (pro rata) 

Location: BMA House, London - UK (Hybrid)

Application Closing Date: 17th March 2024

BMJ is seeking a part-time (0.5 FTE) Editor for Research to Publication on a 2 year fixed-term contract. Research to Publication (RtoP) is our research methodology and publishing programme specifically designed for doctors and healthcare researchers in collaboration with University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). In this hybrid role, which can be mostly home-based, you will be responsible for the editorial strategy for RtoP, maintain and create RtoP’s online course content, and develop and deliver webinars. You will also deliver face-to-face training to RtoP customers a few times per year.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Develop and deliver the editorial strategy for Research to Publication (RtoP)

• Manage existing content incl. ensuring it is in line with best practice, identifying and updating referenced guidelines, updating broken links 

• Support the creation of new content in line with confirmed customer requirements, incl. identifying authors of new content and creating course outlines and author briefs

• Develop and deliver webinars and workshops for RtoP customers to support programme delivery, face-to-face and online

• Provide support to RtoP users by replying to user reviews and content enquiries 

• Support customers with defining their research and publication training process

• Assist customers with integrating RtoP with their current curricula

• Lead development of local trainer capability (Train-the-trainer sessions)

• Provide individual support for RtoP users by hosting regular face-to-face or remote clinics 

• Produce training guides and implementation plans

Skills, Experience & Qualifications
You will need suitable medical qualification and ideally be a clinician with at least 3 years clinical practice. Experience of clinical research is also essential for this role, plus relevant editorial experience:

• Track record of publication 

• Experience of editing / peer reviewing / editorial board membership

• Engagement with senior decision makers and clinical networks in research

• Strong influencing, communication and networking skills

• Excellent presentation and customer engagement skills

• Strong organisational skills - ability to plan, organise and prioritise a busy workload

• Demonstrate an ability to bring innovative solutions to bear on complex problems

• Educational skills

Why work for us

Help us create a healthier world. We are a global healthcare knowledge provider. We publish The BMJ, one of the world’s most impactful medical journals and over 70 influential speciality journals. We offer digital tools to help health professionals worldwide tackle critical healthcare challenges. Find out more about us here.

Flexible Work and Workplace Perks

• Flexible work available to all employees: Remote first; Core hours; 9-day fortnight

• Discounted onsite gym and fitness classes 

Generous benefits

• Generous double-matching employer pension contribution, up to 12%

• Discounted dental and travel insurance

• Seven x salary life assurance cover and a generous income protection package

• Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work and season ticket loan

• Discounts for retail and leisure products through yourReward 

Work-life balance and wellbeing

• Twenty-five days holiday + bank holidays + a BMJ Day off.

• Additional holiday through long service; buy up to 5 additional days 

• Leave for moving house, volunteering or getting married

• Concierge service Seniorcare by Lottie

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are not buzzwords to us, but fundamental company priorities

• We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths and insights, enabling us to better serve our customers and drive positive change in our industry. 

• If you are from an under-represented or historically marginalised community, we are particularly interested in hearing from you. 

• Join our employee-led networks focusing on Gender, Race and Cultural Diversity, Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and Well-being, Parents and Carers and Age.

• Disability Confident Committed employer

Learning & Development

• Personal development plan 

• Mentoring scheme

• Career Coaching

• Opportunities to pursue professional development