Job summary Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 31st March 2029 We are looking to appoint a Research Participation and Inclusion Facilitator to support the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) and the Regional RDN (RRDN) in public engagement and inclusion activities across the East of England region. The NIHR RDN will build on the successes of the NIHR Clinical Research Network supporting funded research across the health and care system for the benefit of patients, the health and care system and the economy. The NIHR RDN is a new organisation with new structures, governance and ways of working. The East of England RRDN is hosted by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and covers the East of England footprint. We promote flexible working options and operate a hybrid working policy with a minimum of 1 day expected to be site based per week. Your base will be Norwich or Cambridge subject to discussion with travel expected across the East of England region. We know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation, such as creativity, innovation and compassion. We are committed to being a Hospital for All, therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH's workforce. 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. Main duties of the job The postholder will work within the Study participation Inclusion team which covers areas such as stakeholder engagement, Public Engagement, Digital Engagement and Research Inclusion. You will facilitate conversations with public and community groups (including under-served communities) and engage with members of the public using a variety of online and in-person facilitation techniques, methods and tools to promote inclusion. This role will frequently be the first point of contact for key stakeholders (including members of the public) and will regularly manage complex and sensitive information. This role will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, facilitating events and wider public engagement/inclusion engagement activities. This role will also be responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting of feedback, and will have a vital role in supporting research teams to deliver the Participant in Research Experience Survey (PRES) supporting business intelligence colleagues to populate the national PRES dashboard and reporting of data to optimise improvements in research delivery and participation at both a national and local level. 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 Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 4 years Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 234-24-TA24050 Job locations Rouen Road Norwich or Victoria House Cambridge Norwich or Cambridge NR1 1QQ Job description Job responsibilities Attend and contribute to strategic level meetings to support public contributors in their engagement activities and the wider RRDN team with practical duties associated with engagement and inclusion events Co-develop recruitment strategies aimed at engaging diverse populations to participate in research and seek out involvement and inclusion opportunities across the region Disseminate engagement and inclusion resources to key stakeholders Facilitate the management of RRDN engagement activities and support the Research Participation Inclusion Managers with planning and delivery of these Collate and analyse information from multiple systems and data sources in relation to engagement activities, interpreting complexities within to shape presentations and communications, and to inform planning and design of future engagement activities Co-produce engagement tools and resources for use by RDN colleagues applicable for settings such as community groups, general practice, education settings and with under served communities Facilitate the delivery of RRDN engagement activities, including through Be Part of Research and Join Dementia Research, alongside the Research Participation Inclusion Manager Champion and enable research teams to deliver the Participant in Research Experience Survey (PRES) supporting business intelligence colleagues to populate the national PRES dashboard and reporting of data to optimise improvements in research delivery and participation at both a national and local level Plan community outreach and lead partnership building activities as required Create content for public engagement and inclusion training programmes aimed at increasing research participation and awareness of RDN services Organise meetings and facilitate conversations with public partners and key stakeholders about initiatives aimed at increasing participation and diversity in research Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Job description Job responsibilities Attend and contribute to strategic level meetings to support public contributors in their engagement activities and the wider RRDN team with practical duties associated with engagement and inclusion events Co-develop recruitment strategies aimed at engaging diverse populations to participate in research and seek out involvement and inclusion opportunities across the region Disseminate engagement and inclusion resources to key stakeholders Facilitate the management of RRDN engagement activities and support the Research Participation Inclusion Managers with planning and delivery of these Collate and analyse information from multiple systems and data sources in relation to engagement activities, interpreting complexities within to shape presentations and communications, and to inform planning and design of future engagement activities Co-produce engagement tools and resources for use by RDN colleagues applicable for settings such as community groups, general practice, education settings and with under served communities Facilitate the delivery of RRDN engagement activities, including through Be Part of Research and Join Dementia Research, alongside the Research Participation Inclusion Manager Champion and enable research teams to deliver the Participant in Research Experience Survey (PRES) supporting business intelligence colleagues to populate the national PRES dashboard and reporting of data to optimise improvements in research delivery and participation at both a national and local level Plan community outreach and lead partnership building activities as required Create content for public engagement and inclusion training programmes aimed at increasing research participation and awareness of RDN services Organise meetings and facilitate conversations with public partners and key stakeholders about initiatives aimed at increasing participation and diversity in research Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Postgraduate qualification (eg. Post Graduate Diploma) in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience Experience Essential Experience of undertaking community engagement work in a health research and/or health service context, and in particular experience of engaging underserved communities with health and social care research or health/ social care services Experience of writing reports and other communication material, analysing and incorporating data as required Project management experience with excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, have meticulous and well-structured administration skills, be able to use initiative, work independently and in a proactive way Attitude, aptitude Essential Committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and passionate about equity of access to health care or research Person Specification Qualifications Essential Postgraduate qualification (eg. Post Graduate Diploma) in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience Experience Essential Experience of undertaking community engagement work in a health research and/or health service context, and in particular experience of engaging underserved communities with health and social care research or health/ social care services Experience of writing reports and other communication material, analysing and incorporating data as required Project management experience with excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, have meticulous and well-structured administration skills, be able to use initiative, work independently and in a proactive way Attitude, aptitude Essential Committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and passionate about equity of access to health care or research 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Rouen Road Norwich or Victoria House Cambridge Norwich or Cambridge NR1 1QQ Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)