# Patient and Public Involvement Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/patient-and-public-involvement-officer/3fe3dae3-4f78-4539-bc09-d267305ba741 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/patient-and-public-involvement-officer/3fe3dae3-4f78-4539-bc09-d267305ba741.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 23 months (limited-term project) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T10:33:15.497Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Bebington/The_Clatterbridge_Cancer_Centre_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Patient_Engagement_Involvement/Patient_Engagement_Involvement-v8072043 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8072043?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## 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 ### 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 ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to relevant degree level or equivalent proven practical experience **Desirable** - Previous experience of clinical research ## Documents - [ccc green plan (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2170) - [oh risk assessment (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10369052) - [ccc recruitment pack (pdf, 861.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2389) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 383.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10381756) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.