Patient Involvement and Inclusion Lead: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

The post holder will be central to the development, implementation, and oversight of the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategies for the period 2026 – 2029.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the primary contact for researchers and other CRF staff members who wish to involve members of the public in their work or research. They will respond to enquiries of this nature and meet with researchers to discuss and understand their needs, providing expert advice on PPIE and coordinating meetings with public members. The post holder will signpost to and provide training, support, and resources to make sure researchers and staff have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to involve PPIE members at different stages of the research cycle.

The post holder will be responsible for the coordination and management of the CRF PPIE group. They will answer questions from new and existing members, organise training and events (including quarterly online group meetings), facilitate interactions between researchers, CRF staff members, and public members, and oversee the process of obtaining meaningful involvement opportunities. The post holder will be responsible for consistent communication with the CRF PPIE group and maintaining relationships via the biannual PPIE newsletter, regular emails, telephone calls, and face-to-face catchups when required. They will promote and raise the profile of the CRF, the PPIE group, and the recruitment of new members by working with the Trust Communications Team to produce high-quality promotional materials, and by working with the Trust EDI Team to participate in outreach work to engage seldom-heard communities.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or above
• Post graduate qualification, working towards a Masters or equivalent experience
• Experience of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Relevant qualification/training in working with patients, volunteers and/or communities under-represented in research
• Familiar with Good Clinical Practice & Certification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working in a charity, healthcare, or research environment
• Significant PPIE experience, or experience working with and supporting volunteersor patients
• Experience in planning and delivering PPIE projects and activities
• Experience in designing and facilitating workshops and/or training sessions
• Experience delivering outcomes within scope, on time, and within budget
• Experience of writing documents and communication materials for PPIE audiences
• Experience of working with diverse groups of people and promoting inclusivity
• Experience of designing and implementing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) projects within a healthcare or research context
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to reports for internal and external stakeholders and funders
• Experience of managing and maintaining website content
• Line management and performance management experience

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of PPIE methodologies and benefits and challenges of implementation
• Knowledge of research methodologies, quality, standard setting, benchmarking/audit
• Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, website platforms and patient database systems
• Flexible approach towards teamwork and patient/family involvement
• Enthusiastic, profession and accountable

Desirable

• Knowledge of health inequalities
• Discussion/focus group moderation and facilitation skills

Closing Date: 16 August 2026