At a Glance
- Tasks: Support inclusive Patient and Public Involvement activities in a leading research centre.
- Company: NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, partnered with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
- Benefits: 42 days holiday, generous pension, gym discounts, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong support from Healthwatch Leeds and career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community health by engaging diverse public voices in research.
- Qualifications: Experience in developing PPIE activities and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre would like to support the delivery of inclusive Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activities for a leading research centre in a community organisation. Are you experienced in developing and delivering effective and inclusive PPIE activities within a community setting, evaluating the impact of activities and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders? Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a desire to improve patient/public participation in research?
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) in partnership with the University of Leeds (UoL) manages the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) with funding of £22.24 million until March 2028. At present, there are just under two years of the contract remaining. The NIHR Leeds BRC comprises of research groups in musculoskeletal diseases, surgical technologies, haematology (with the University of York), cardiometabolic disease, pathology, and antimicrobial resistance.
To ensure our PPIE activities are inclusive and equitable for a wide range of groups, we have an on-going partnership with Healthwatch Leeds. Healthwatch Leeds works with members of the public to make their voice count in health and social care services in Leeds to bring people’s feedback to those who plan and deliver services. This supports the development of PPIE activities with groups that are often not represented in research to ensure the PPIE activities we develop, and deliver are co-produced with Public Partners (by ‘Public Partners’ we mean members of the public, patients, community groups and care givers who you will be working with) and are accessible, meaningful, and relevant to a wide range of audiences.
Working closely with the Community PPIE Co-ordinator you will be supporting the development and delivery of a variety of PPIE activities for the NIHR Leeds BRC. This includes focus groups, community outreach, events and any other methods to support people to get involved. As you will be based in Healthwatch Leeds you will link into their team and networks, and they will also provide operational support. You will also work closely with other PPIE colleagues from across the University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
What We Offer In Return
- 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
- And much more!
Visa Eligibility
Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Sharanjit Boughan, NIHR BRC Community Engagement Lead, Email: S.K.BOUGHAN@LEEDS.AC.UK
Senior Community Engagement Officer in Leeds employer: University of Leeds
At the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in community health research. With generous benefits including 42 days of annual leave, access to professional development courses, and a vibrant workplace culture supported by Healthwatch Leeds, we are committed to your growth and well-being. Join us in shaping patient and public involvement activities that truly resonate with diverse communities in Leeds.
