Job summary
12 month Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network East of England (CRN EoE) is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS. The NIHR operates nationally across England through a national co-ordinating centre and 15 local research networks in the NHS supporting research across all disease areas.This post is based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working from our offices in the city centre.
The NIHR believes that active Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) is essential in the delivery of a programme of research which directly reflects the priorities, needs and views of patients, carers and the public.
Main duties of the job
As the post holder , you will support the delivery of the CRN East of England PPIE work plan across partner organisations and other providers which will meet the CRN East of England strategic PPI objectives: support and monitor the implementation of the plan across multiple sites and adjust the work plan if targets are not met. This entails a robust evaluation approach to capture the impact and learning from the initiatives.
This post offers a chance to oversee the delivery and further development of the Participant in Research Experience Survey in the EoE, including the development of support materials for deliveryteams, development and delivery of the PRES Action Plan, participationin National groups and ensuring the High Level Objective for Participant Experience is achieved
This is an opportunity to support development and delivery of the PPIE annual work plan, in partnership with public contributors and in line with the CRN's National Strategy. This requires liaison with a wide range of stakeholders with the aim of improving the delivery of research, as well as equality, diversityand inclusion in research.
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Interview date: 22nd August 2023
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- To identify and develop new policies and strategies as required, in line with overarching aims of the NIHR CRN infrastructure to achieve CRN East of England strategic PPI objectives
- Act as a strategic lead to develop areas of good practice and co-ordinate their implementation across the network.
- Liaise with other local NIHR infrastructure e.g., RDS and national PPI organisations such as INVOLVE enhancing patient engagement and participation in research.
- Ensure resources allocated against PPI work are managed effectively.
- Responsible for evaluation of, and reports on, impacts of patient participation and engagement with NIHR Portfolio research providing regular analysis of PPI activity and including success of new initiatives against expected outputs. (Develop processes if necessary).
- Contribute to CRN East of England annual reports and strategic input into business plans working with divisional PPI leads
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- To identify and develop new policies and strategies as required, in line with overarching aims of the NIHR CRN infrastructure to achieve CRN East of England strategic PPI objectives
- Act as a strategic lead to develop areas of good practice and co-ordinate their implementation across the network.
- Liaise with other local NIHR infrastructure e.g., RDS and national PPI organisations such as INVOLVE enhancing patient engagement and participation in research.
- Ensure resources allocated against PPI work are managed effectively.
- Responsible for evaluation of, and reports on, impacts of patient participation and engagement with NIHR Portfolio research providing regular analysis of PPI activity and including success of new initiatives against expected outputs. (Develop processes if necessary).
- Contribute to CRN East of England annual reports and strategic input into business plans working with divisional PPI leads
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent experience
- Leadership / management/ project management training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experiences of leading and managing a range of PPI activities (within a clinical research context)
- Significant experience of working with users of health services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to persuade and negotiate and influence
- Able to manage multiple projects, planning and organising complex activities across multiple sites and stakeholders
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent experience
- Leadership / management/ project management training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experiences of leading and managing a range of PPI activities (within a clinical research context)
- Significant experience of working with users of health services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to persuade and negotiate and influence
- Able to manage multiple projects, planning and organising complex activities across multiple sites and stakeholders
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
