Further information

MailOnline, the world’s largest English-language newspaper website with over 200 million monthly unique visitors, is looking for an experienced and talented health journalist to join the London team as UK Deputy Health Editor.

Suitable candidates will currently be working as reporters on national or well-established local newspapers or websites with an impressive track record of finding and breaking exclusive health stories of national and global interest.

Applicants must be able to deliver vibrant, clean copy to very tight deadlines for this office-based web production position.

Requirements include:

A broad knowledge of all medical matters

Ability to work self-sufficiently, generate own health stories and contribute brilliant breaking and diary stories to the daily health news list

Ability to digest a dry press release or a report packed full of stats and turn it into an engaging piece

The role is largely news-led, but an ability to write moving real-life features when required is important

Previous digital experience is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

£competitive, pension and benefits, full-time, contract-basis

Please send your CV and cover letter to vacancies@mailonline.co.uk