Patient, Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Facilitator

About the role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised PPIE facilitator to support the PPIE Lead in coordinating and facilitating patient and public involvement activities for the COLLABORATE trial. You will provide vital administrative and logistical support, helping to ensure meaningful engagement with parents and former patients from a wide range of backgrounds.

What you would be doing

As a PPIE Facilitator, you will work closely with the PPIE Lead to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of patient and public involvement activities. You will assist with the logistics of meetings, workshops, and focus groups. Your role will involve managing communication with public contributors, handling administrative tasks, and supporting the collection and analysis of feedback to inform the study. Your organisational skills and attention to detail will ensure that the voices of patients and the public are effectively integrated into the trial.

What we are looking for

• Strong administrative skills, with the ability to organise and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse groups of people.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion and ensuring that all participants feel heard and valued.
• A collaborative, proactive attitude, with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a high level of organisation.
• Experience working with parents and/or former patients in healthcare or research settings is an advantage, but not essential.

What we can offer you

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• The chance to make a real difference by empowering patients and the public to shape healthcare practices.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training in patient and public involvement.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a part-time position (20%) fixed for 5 years.

The expected start date is June, 2025.

You will be part of the Neonatal Medicine Research Group and will work closely with the Patient Engagement Resource Centre at Imperial.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Annemarie Lodder, [email protected]

Available documents

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• download: Job Description PPIE Facilitator.pdf
• download: Employee Benefits Booklet.pdf

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