About the role
Clinical Research is an important strategic element of the work of Sheffield Health University Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SHPU) through the Research Development Unit (RDU). To deliver this we have a wide range of research projects ranging from small student projects through to complex and intensive clinical trials within the organisation. These run across a variety of disciplines including mental health, dementia and specialist community services. SHPU is keen to improve access to research opportunities for service users and encourage the importance and benefits of clinical research. The Lived Experience Research Ambassador will act as a role model and be responsible for promoting and raising awareness of the opportunities available for service users and their carers – not only to become involved in research as participants, but also as volunteers and or collaborators. Service user engagement and co‑production is an integral part of research and effectiveness in SHPU. This role will ensure that service users and carers have the opportunity to participate in research which is relevant and of value to them.
Qualifications
* Lived experience of mental health as a patient or service user.
* Have a strong interest in clinical research and capacity to learn.
* Confident and outgoing, keen to engage in conversation and able to discuss lived experience in a way which engages and motivates other patients or service users and carers.
* Able to be proactive and use own initiative to build networks and relationships with relevant organisations both within and outside SHPU.
* Interest and willingness to develop skills and experience within the role.
Why SHPU?
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share. It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of. If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research. We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
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