PPI & Engagement Manager

OverviewAn exciting opportunity to appoint an Inclusion and Engagement Research Lead to support the NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) and Clinical Research Facility (CRF) in delivering Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PPIEP) and Equality and Diversity Inclusion (EDI) objectives. The post requires autonomy to embed the patient voice in clinical trials research across Cheshire and Merseyside and to represent the Clinical Directors at a National Level.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver CRDC and CRF Public Participation Inclusion strategy to ensure the public influence projects.

Develop and chair an advisory board involving people with lived experience of trial participation and other networks as required, to ensure citizen perspectives inform CRDC and CRF outcomes.

Collaborate with public engagement groups across Cheshire and Merseyside (e.g., Innovation Agency, Liverpool Health Partners, Applied Research Collaboration) to share best practice and transfer knowledge for wider public benefit.

Communicate findings to peers, policy makers, stakeholders, and opinion leaders using audience-appropriate methods (including lay summaries and academic publications).

Design and conduct research/evaluation studies, including community conversations about local residents’ perceptions of CRDC/CRF work and public engagement activities.

Deliver podcasts and other engagement materials focusing on clinical trials and health data use, ensuring both public and health professional voices are heard.

Co-produce communication materials.

Produce local and national Annual Reports, Staff Newsletters, and CRDC and UKCRDC Network web content.

Qualifications

First degree and/or equivalent experience

Good Clinical Practice

Leadership/management training

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Postgraduate qualification (relevant field) or equivalent

Desirable criteria

Up to date safeguarding training

Up to date GDPR training; demonstrable experience leading and managing a range of PPI/E activities within an NHS clinical research context

Advanced communication skills across a variety of service users and senior management groups

Collaborative working with NIHR infrastructure and external organisations

Running and leading training events to a range of groups

Senior clinical and/or managerial experience enabling initiation, development and implementation of significant programmes of work without supervision

Organising focus groups with the public/patients

Developing Involvement and Engagement and/or Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategies

Managing resources, particularly budgetary responsibilities

Service development/project management in NHS relating to service user involvement and EDI

Proven strategic leadership and ability to lead and manage change through influence without direct management

Additional informationNote: This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and Local Safeguarding procedures, and complete mandatory safeguarding training.

We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one. We value equality and diversity and encourage applicants from groups currently under-represented in the workforce. DBS cost charges and visa-related notes are included as part of the recruitment process where applicable. For more details about sponsorship and safeguarding commitments, please contact Recruitment Services.

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