Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in North East London and beyond.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Manager to lead and enhance patient and public involvement and engagement activities within Barts Health NHS Trust. This pivotal role will ensure that the voices of patients, carers, and the public are effectively integrated into decision-making processes, research design, delivery and dissemination within the NHS.
The Research Engagement team works with researchers, healthcare professionals, patients and the public to build stronger, inclusive partnerships in the development, delivery and dissemination of our research and encourage greater levels ofengagement, participation and involvement in our research amongst our patients and local residents. The team is committed to reducing health inequalities and has established strong links with local VCFSE and statutory bodies and community inclusion and engagement programmes, to ensure the research we undertake is meeting the needs of those most in need across North East London and further afield
Interview date:8th August 2025
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team working to create an inclusive community of practice around research delivery across Barts Health, to share learning and contribute to the evidence base, ensuring that PPIE impact evidence is accessible and shared in a way which will benefit the development of future research projects, policy and practice.
You will also establish and oversee efficient administrative and business systems to support the team so that we can deliver an efficient and professional service to Trust and Medical School researchers, our patients and the general public.A strong customer service attitude and collaborative approach is key.
You will form part of a small, dynamic and impactful team, where you will have a key role in influencing, shaping and delivering key PPIE initiatives and projects to further our inclusion ambitions.
We are committed to supporting your professional development, with opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and experience with formal and on-the-job training.
Your primary base will be in Whitechapel at our Joint Research Management Office. However, there is also flexibility for you to work from home for .
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in patient/public involvement/ engagement, healthcare, social sciences, or related field.
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (e.g., Public Health, Healthcare Management)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable track record of providing PPIE expertise and support to healthcare researchers, including developing and delivering training in PPIE, communications and/ or inclusive research practice
- Experience in managing and leading engagement projects, from design to evaluation
- Experience of developing and implementing effective monitoring and evaluation measures in order to track/monitor PPIE/ communications activity
- Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
Desirable
- Fund-raising/ grant application development experience
- Experience in working with patients with complex health needs, carers, or underserved groups
- Experience in service improvement, quality improvement, or patient safety initiatives
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong knowledge and understanding of current PPIE standards, policies and best practice in the NHS and/ or academia and challenges
Desirable
- An understanding of the diversity profile of the local population and how to identify and engage with communities that are currently under-represented or disadvantaged in clinical research.
Skills
Essential
- Creative, collaborative and adaptable with strong organisational and project management skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Empathetic and approachable with a genuine interest in listening to patients and the public.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of people including patients, under-served communities, research and NHS leaders.
- Ability to analyse data and feedback and translate this into actionable recommendations.
Other
Essential
- Passionate about improving healthcare through meaningful patient and public involvement and engagement in research.
- Creative and solution-oriented, with the ability to think outside the box.
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, changing healthcare environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in patient/public involvement/ engagement, healthcare, social sciences, or related field.
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (e.g., Public Health, Healthcare Management)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable track record of providing PPIE expertise and support to healthcare researchers, including developing and delivering training in PPIE, communications and/ or inclusive research practice
- Experience in managing and leading engagement projects, from design to evaluation
- Experience of developing and implementing effective monitoring and evaluation measures in order to track/monitor PPIE/ communications activity
- Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
Desirable
- Fund-raising/ grant application development experience
- Experience in working with patients with complex health needs, carers, or underserved groups
- Experience in service improvement, quality improvement, or patient safety initiatives
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong knowledge and understanding of current PPIE standards, policies and best practice in the NHS and/ or academia and challenges
Desirable
- An understanding of the diversity profile of the local population and how to identify and engage with communities that are currently under-represented or disadvantaged in clinical research.
Skills
Essential
- Creative, collaborative and adaptable with strong organisational and project management skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Empathetic and approachable with a genuine interest in listening to patients and the public.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of people including patients, under-served communities, research and NHS leaders.
- Ability to analyse data and feedback and translate this into actionable recommendations.
Other
Essential
- Passionate about improving healthcare through meaningful patient and public involvement and engagement in research.
- Creative and solution-oriented, with the ability to think outside the box.
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, changing healthcare environment
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.
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.
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).
