Job summary
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a Band 5Public Engagement and Involvement Coordinator.
The post holder will be part of the Communication, Engagement and Involvement team and will work to recruit and support members of the public, service users, and caregivers to contribute to research in Wales.
The role is to help people get involved in helping to shape health and social care research in Wales and to manage the communication with our research community.
The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the Service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team.
The post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
The key duties are as follows:
o Coordinate administrative and data management support for all aspects of public involvement and engagement, including the coordination and development of involvement opportunities.
o Support engagement with diverse under-served communities.
o Maintain regular contact with patients, carers, service users, third sector organisations and the public to support and enhance public engagement and involvement initiatives.
o Support the co-ordination of public involvement and engagement activities in health and social care research in Wales.
o Provide information to members of the public and researchers considering on public active involvement activities in research studies.
o Support the design and deliver a comprehensive training programme on public involvement for community members and researchers across the Health and Care Research Wales infrastructure.
About us
This is a Health and Care Research Wales post, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board.
Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.
Health and Care Research Wales works in support of Welsh Government's overarching goal which is to ensure that today's research makes a difference to tomorrow's care.
Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales.
Ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in PR/Marketing/Communications/ Engagement or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and understanding of public involvement related policies and their relevance to research
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of public involvement in health and care research
- Proven experience of developing and running public engagement events
- Proven experience of engaging and involving under-served communities in research.
- Experience of developing a range of multi-media content to communicate with the public involvement community.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences.
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
- Highly motivated, with the ability to influence and motivate others.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexible approach to ensure that the needs of the organisation are met.
Values
Essential
- Strong people skills, with an ability to work with a wide range of people.
- Be able to inspire people and lead by example.
- Drive high quality work to agreed deadlines.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel as required to locations in Wales and the UK.
- Able to work evenings and weekends when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in PR/Marketing/Communications/ Engagement or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and understanding of public involvement related policies and their relevance to research
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of public involvement in health and care research
- Proven experience of developing and running public engagement events
- Proven experience of engaging and involving under-served communities in research.
- Experience of developing a range of multi-media content to communicate with the public involvement community.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences.
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
- Highly motivated, with the ability to influence and motivate others.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexible approach to ensure that the needs of the organisation are met.
Values
Essential
- Strong people skills, with an ability to work with a wide range of people.
- Be able to inspire people and lead by example.
- Drive high quality work to agreed deadlines.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel as required to locations in Wales and the UK.
- Able to work evenings and weekends when required
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).
