Public and Patient Involvement Engagement Officer
Job Summary: The Research and Innovation Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a full‑time (1.0 WTE) officer to contribute to the NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility. The role will deliver the annual PPIE plan, manage the RIDERS commercial programme, and coordinate Research Champions and PPIE Advisory Groups across multiple disease specialities.
Main responsibilities
* Deliver NIHR Leeds CRF annual PPIE plan, focusing on engagement with underserved groups.
* Manage the RIDERS (Research & Innovation Document Engagement and Review Service) commercial programme, providing patient/public review of research documents for pharmaceutical companies.
* Coordinate volunteer Research Champions and PPIE Advisory Groups across disease specialities.
* Ensure high standards of patient and public involvement in planning, delivery, safety, and satisfaction, and comply with Trust policy, NIHR requirements, PPIE guidance and legislation.
* Collaborate with NIHR, local government public health teams, voluntary sector partners and community organisations to coordinate public engagement activities at local and regional levels.
* Deliver outreach programmes that foster engagement with underserved populations.
* Manage diverse project teams and deliver complex, multi‑partner initiatives within agreed timelines.
* Maintain full compliance with NIHR frameworks and Trust policies.
What you will bring
* Proactive, self‑motivated individual with keen interest in research and public involvement.
* Experience working with commercial pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organisations and research networks.
* Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate multi‑partnership initiatives.
* Excellent communication skills, able to build community partnerships and engage diverse voluntary groups.
* Knowledge of NIHR PPIE guidance and legislation.
Contact
Name: Hanif Ismail
Position: Patient & Public Involvement Lead
Email: hanif.ismail@nhs.net
Phone: 0113 206 0469
Sponsorship Eligibility
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the Skilled Worker visa eligibility or salary threshold concessions. Please review the full guidance on these concessions.
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