Research Participation and Inclusion Facilitator
Band 6
Main area: Research Participation and Inclusion
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 387-TS-6936-TJ
Site: Whitefriars
Town: Bristol
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 19/12/2024
This new role of Research Participation and Inclusion Facilitator will be responsible for providing dedicated, professional, efficient, and effective support for public engagement and inclusion activities across the South West Central region of the NIHR Research Delivery Network.
Main duties of the job
* Facilitate conversations with public and community groups (including under-served communities)
* Engage with members of the public using a variety of online and in-person facilitation techniques to promote inclusion
* Be the first point of contact for key stakeholders (including members of the public)
* Regularly manage complex and sensitive information
* Coordinate meetings, facilitate events, and wider public engagement/inclusion activities
* Collect, analyze, and report feedback
* Manage reward and recognition payments for participation in engagement activities
Minimum Requirements
* Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Post Graduate Diploma) in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience
* Facilitation training/qualification
Knowledge and Experience
* Skilled facilitator with experience of group facilitation, designing and delivering virtual public events using participatory approaches (a qualification or course certificate is desirable)
* Understanding of the principles and methodology of co-design and co-production
* Experience of community engagement work in a health research and/or health service context, especially with underserved communities
* Knowledge of barriers to research participation amongst underserved communities
* Experience of writing reports and analyzing data
* Experience of developing recruitment and publicity materials aimed at the public
* Project management experience with excellent organizational skills
* Knowledge of data platforms such as NIHR Online Data Platform (ODP) is an advantage
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to encourage communication between patients, carers, public, healthcare, and research professionals
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office software and Google Workspace applications
* Experience in meeting administration and management
* Ability to convey complex information to a range of stakeholders
* Highly motivated and a team player
* Committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Aware of Health and Safety issues, especially when working with the public
Public Sector Language Competency
* Able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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