Patient and Public Involvement Officer
Job Description
Job summary
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to work at the forefront of inclusive research design and delivery, with genuine scope to influence practice and drive meaningful change. You will join a supportive and collaborative team and work closely with colleagues to shape a progressive, community-centred approach to engagement and inclusion.
The aim of this role is to ensure that patients and local people have a voice in the research process, from design to delivery, making it more inclusive and reflective of the diverse communities we are. The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging with patients, collecting their feedback, and integrating their insights into our research initiatives. They will work closely with researchers, supporting a wide range of cancer focused research in Cheshire and Merseyside.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about patient advocacy and inclusion, who can help us shape our research, and importantly, the outcomes to be more patient-centred and inclusive.
Main duties of the job
The post holderwill support the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance (CMCA) and the Directorate of Research and Innovation (R&I) at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (CCC) in developing key patient and public involvement initiatives in line with the CMCA's Engagement Policy and CCC's Research Strategy.
The post holder will:
- Conduct Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities
- Support researchers in understanding the PPI remit and guidance on completing the relevant sections of grant/ethics applications
- Plan, organise and coordinate PPI-related events
- Act as the first point of contact for researchers seeking to involve members of the public in research
- Actively build relationships with under-represented groups in the community
- Identify PPI opportunities for Cancer Voices members based on their experience and areas of interest
- Administrate PPI impact evaluations, outcome measures and performance metrics
- Support regular reports and updates on PPI activities
- Oversee and administrate payment processes for PPI members
- Develop high-quality communications to patient, public and partner groups for delivery across a range of channels
- Work within a multi-programme and project environment, providing support, and advice to ensure the successful delivery and evaluation of CCC and CMCA Research programmes and projects
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
- Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusive
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to relevant degree level or equivalent proven practical experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical research
Knowledge
Essential
- Track record of working with patients and the public, preferably in a healthcare or public sector setting
- Experience in developing engaging and effective programmes or campaigns to increase engagement
Desirable
- Understanding of the role that clinical research plays in improving the health of the nation
- Previous experience of developing research activities into projects
Experience
Essential
- Working with diverse communities and different minority groups, understanding of the statutory requirements for equality and diversity
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Experience in leading meetings and working groups
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
Address
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
