Salary: £34,866 to £36,924 with progression to £45,163 per annum
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 04 December 2024
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) delivered by Newcastle University and Partners as a Public Partnership Coordinator, on a fixed-term basis until 30 September 2028.
As Public Partnership Coordinator for the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS), you will work with the NIHR RSS Directors, members of the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team, and methodologists to deliver the PPIE and EDI strategy and related operational activity. You will also support other RSS PPIE activity including working with representatives from other NIHR infrastructure regionally and nationally, in line with the broader “One NIHR” approach.
We are looking for candidates with sound knowledge and experience of project management, as well as extensive experience of public engagement and patient involvement and working with diverse communities.
This is a full-time fixed term position available up to 30 September 2028. For an informal discussion please contact Dr Jo Lally (joanne.lally@newcastle.ac.uk)
To apply, please provide evidence of how you meet the essential criteria required for the role outlined below by uploading a letter of application along with your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Key Accountabilities
* Project manage the day to day operations and proactively identify engagement opportunities for the future development of the NIHR RSS PPIE programme.
* Support, develop and increase the diversity of the Public Advisory Forum.
* Responsible for liaising with and building strong relationships with external engagement network leads and members through relevant local, regional & national NIHR infrastructure, NHS and patient groups/organisations.
* Develop, deliver and manage streamlined processes and effective communications to facilitate a co-ordinated and joined up approach to PPIE.
* Plan and deliver events, meetings and workshops within the scope of the PPIE programme.
* Develop publicity materials and reports, website content and other written materials to ensure optimal external visibility of the NIHR RSS.
* Maintain the RSS PPIE communications and activity.
* Maintain a database of, and extend links with local and national charities, patient groups and other networks.
* Improve awareness and appreciation of patient and public involvement and engagement among clinicians and researchers as well as the wider community.
* Implement and further develop resources to facilitate reporting, monitoring and evaluation of PPIE and EDI activities.
* Liaise with other RSS PPIE Leads and attend national, regional and local meetings and teleconferences as required.
* Attend meetings and other events appropriate to the projects and give progress reports as required.
* Be aware of and comply with current data protection legislation.
* Any other relevant activities required by the Director of the NIHR RSS or RSS PPIE Strategic Lead.
* To co-ordinate researchers for and chair meetings and other patient groups that are led by the RSS.
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Sound knowledge and experience of project management.
* Experience of public engagement and patient involvement and working with diverse/marginalised communities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work flexibly and co-operatively with others, but also to work independently.
* Strong IT skills.
* Understands and values equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Experience of facilitating collaborative working.
* Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team.
* Experience of meeting project milestones and producing high quality outputs.
* Experience of engagement event organisation and management.
* The ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a range of audiences.
* The ability to maintain confidentiality and to handle difficult or sensitive situations.
* The ability to work flexibly with regard to hours of work including occasional evenings.
Desirable
* Ability to use initiative, prioritise and take a creative approach to problem solving.
* Chairing skills.
* Knowledge and experience of healthcare policy issues.
* Knowledge of research processes and requirements.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent, plus extensive relevant experience.
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university.
At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.
Requisition ID: 27002
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