Patient and Public Involvement Officer

Job overview

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 holder will 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

Detailed job description and main 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.