Public and Patient Involvement Engagement Officer

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Why you should join our Team The NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility is a dynamic, fast-paced environment at the forefront of clinical research, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference to patients and the public. Our PPIE team is passionate about ensuring that the communities we serve, particularly those who are often underrepresented - have a genuine voice in shaping research that matters to them. We pride ourselves on a compassionate, patient-centred approach that runs through everything we do. We are an inclusive and diverse team that celebrates different perspectives and backgrounds, and we foster a culture where every team member feels valued and supported. The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, giving you the work-life balance you need to thrive. You will have access to cutting-edge research and innovation through our strong NIHR networks at local, regional, and national levels, with real opportunities to develop your career in a growing and high-profile field. If you want to do work that genuinely matters - connecting communities with research and driving health equity - this is the team for you.

Job responsibilities

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.