Job summary
The NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Hammersmith Hospital is seeking a skilled and motivated Research Involvement, Engagement and Inclusion Manager to lead on patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
This is a unique opportunity to shape how clinical research is experienced and delivered, ensuring it reflects and serves the diverse communities we work with. You'll work closely with CRF staff, researchers, patients, and partners across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Imperial College London, and the wider National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) infrastructure.
You will hold a post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline and have experience of developing and delivering inclusive involvement and engagement strategies in healthcare, research, and/or community settings
We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real impact on how research is shaped and shared.
Main duties of the job
- Work closely with PERC to deliver the overall NIHR Imperial PPIE Strategy
- Develop and implement strategies and action plans for PPIE and RI aligned with NIHR and Trust priorities.
- Advise the CRF senior Management Team on best practices, compliance, and innovation across both domains.
- Facilitate meaningful involvement of patients and the public in research design, delivery, and dissemination.
- Organise engagement events and outreach activities to connect with diverse communities.
- Develop and deliver PPIE policies and procedures.
- Embed EDI principles across CRF operations, including recruitment, training, and research delivery.
- Deliver and/or signpost staff training and support inclusive workforce development.
- Devise strategies to ensure all necessary data is collected and managed efficiently and in compliance with GDPR.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, NIHR, Imperial College London, patient groups, PPI Panel and community organisations.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience developing and delivering inclusive engagement strategies in healthcare, research, or community settings.
- Experience embedding EDI/RI principles into organisational culture, and/ or research practice.
- Experience working with diverse communities and patient/public contributors.
Desirable
- Experience in a clinical research, NHS, or academic environment.
- Experience supporting inclusive research design and public involvement
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Strong understanding of EDI/RI frameworks, legislation, and best practice.
- Knowledge of inclusive engagement methodologies and NIHR PPIE standards.
- Awareness of barriers to participation in research and strategies to address them
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects collaboratively.
- Skilled in producing accessible and inclusive content.
- Skills in data analysis and reporting for evaluating engagement and inclusion impact
Desirable
- Familiarity with NHS and NIHR structures, values, and branding standards.
- Understanding of clinical research processes and governance
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience developing and delivering inclusive engagement strategies in healthcare, research, or community settings.
- Experience embedding EDI/RI principles into organisational culture, and/ or research practice.
- Experience working with diverse communities and patient/public contributors.
Desirable
- Experience in a clinical research, NHS, or academic environment.
- Experience supporting inclusive research design and public involvement
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Strong understanding of EDI/RI frameworks, legislation, and best practice.
- Knowledge of inclusive engagement methodologies and NIHR PPIE standards.
- Awareness of barriers to participation in research and strategies to address them
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects collaboratively.
- Skilled in producing accessible and inclusive content.
- Skills in data analysis and reporting for evaluating engagement and inclusion impact
Desirable
- Familiarity with NHS and NIHR structures, values, and branding standards.
- Understanding of clinical research processes and governance
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).
