Patient & Public Involvement & Engagment Lead

2 weeks ago

Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

COVID-19 showed what the researchers and people of Wessex can do together. Together they found answers fast. Together they helped deliver new tests, drugs, PPE - and the vaccines that paved our way out.

We engage and involve all those with a stake in research. Across our region's communities and organisations. That drives research delivering the most benefit for the most people.

There's a huge range of projects, activities and relationships to take on and grow. We're intent on expanding and developing. You will join us in this, engaging the people of our region as equal

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

You'll lead our Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) team's activities. These serve our university-hospital partnership. You will drive co-production culture and practice, through quality services, events and projects.

**This includes, but is not limited to**:

- Development of PPIE partnerships, resources and services
- Driving a culture of open, inclusive involvement across all our, and our partners, work
- Building PPIE capability and skills through training, mentoring and support
- Representing Southampton, building links, collaborations and influence
- Leading and growing the PPIE team in delivering quality support, activities and resources

**In this role, you will**:

- Work with communications colleagues, senior researchers, external partners and suppliers
- Ensure PPIE expertise, resources and delivery across the research cycle and portfolio
- Liase with research directors, leads and teams to interpret and meet needs

Who we’re looking for

We need your people-centred approach and ability to manage many activities and projects. Your focus on providing positive, quality services and experience that meets peoples' needs.

You’ll bring a strong track-record in inclusive public engagement or involvement. And people skills that connect with communities, other organisations and our departments.

You know that true involvement can be challenging. We’re looking for you to build a culture that puts this at the heart of all we do.

Familiarity with PPIE in the health research context is desirable. Essential is your initiative, inclusivity and the ability to deliver in complexity.

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