Research and engagement officer

About us

Healthwatch Wakefield are the local health and social care champion for Wakefield District. From Airedale to South Kirkby, Overton to Knottingley, and everywhere in between, we make sure NHS and Social Care leaders hear peoples experiences and use their feedback to improve care.

The role

Overview

Were looking for an enthusiastic Research and Engagement Officer to plan and deliver engagement and research for our core and project work. This role involves listening and reaching out into communities to understand the experiences and concerns of local people using health and social care services, and presenting this feedback to those planning and running services.

An ideal candidate is someone who walks into a room full of strangers and comes out with contacts, stories and having built a trusting connection. This role will include going out to geographical and communities of interest with an aim of making sure that we hear from all of the diverse communities of Wakefield District.

Find the full application pack on our website.

Title:Research and Engagement Officer

Location:Healthwatch Wakefield, The Plex, 15 Margaret Street, Wakefield WF1 2DQ, and Wakefield District