Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Research Involvement, Engagement & Inclusion Manager
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NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Hammersmith Hospital
The NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Hammersmith Hospital is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Research Involvement, Engagement and Inclusion Manager to lead on patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
This is an exciting opportunity to shape how clinical research is experienced and delivered, ensuring it reflects and serves the diverse communities we work with and establishing new relationships. You’ll work closely with CRF staff, researchers, patients, and partners across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Imperial College London, and the wider National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Hold a post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline and have experience of developing and delivering inclusive involvement and engagement strategies in healthcare and/or clinical research.
- Demonstrate a proven ability to independently establish and deliver engagement events within community settings, acting as the lead organiser and coordinating all aspects of planning, promotion, delivery, and follow-up.
- Work closely with PERC to deliver the overall NIHR Imperial PPIE Strategy.
- Develop and implement strategies and action plans for PPIE and RI aligned with NIHR and Trust priorities.
- Advise the CRF senior Management Team on best practices, compliance, and innovation across both domains.
- Facilitate meaningful involvement of patients and the public in research design, delivery, and dissemination.
- Organise engagement events and outreach activities to connect with diverse communities.
- Develop and deliver PPIE policies and procedures.
- Deliver and/or signpost staff and researcher training.
- Support researchers in integrating PPIE into funding applications and study protocols.
- Develop accessible materials to communicate research findings and opportunities for involvement.
- Manage the PPIE budget.
- Embed EDI principles across CRF operations, including recruitment, training, and research delivery.
- Deliver and/or signpost staff training and support inclusive workforce development.
- Devise strategies to ensure all necessary data is collected and managed efficiently and in compliance with GDPR.
- Monitor and report on EDI progress using relevant data and frameworks.
- Contribute to development of ICRF policies and procedures and ensure they reflect current EDI legislation and guidance.
- Identify CRF RI, PPIE and research achievements that can be developed into news and/or impact stories.
- Update CRF digital platforms including the CRF website and social media channels with EDI and PPIE content.
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We offer a supportive environment and the chance to make a real impact on how research is shaped and shared.
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Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental Sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Karen Mosley
- Job title: Head of Operations, NIHR Imperial CRF
- Email address: k.mosley@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 02033138073
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