Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Manager

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join Barts Health NHS Trust as a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Manager. This role focuses on integrating patient voices into NHS decision-making and ensuring inclusive practices in health research. You will lead a team to promote participation and tackle health inequalities, working primarily in Whitechapel with flexible options.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Flexible working options, including home working

Qualifications

• Experience in patient and public engagement.
• Management experience in healthcare or research is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enhancement of patient and public involvement activities.
• Establish systems to support research delivery.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and public stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Customer-focused approach

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Barts Health NHS Trust aims to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence, innovation, and providing safe, compassionate care to patients in North East London and beyond.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Manager to lead and enhance patient and public involvement activities. This role ensures that patient, carer, and public voices are integrated into decision-making, research design, delivery, and dissemination within the NHS.

The Research Engagement team collaborates with researchers, healthcare professionals, patients, and the public to build inclusive partnerships in research development, delivery, and dissemination. The team aims to reduce health inequalities and has strong links with local VCFSE and statutory bodies, ensuring research meets the needs of those most in need across North East London.

Interview date: 8th August 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to creating an inclusive community of practice around research delivery, sharing learning, and ensuring PPIE impact evidence benefits future research, policy, and practice.

You will establish and oversee administrative and business systems to support the team, delivering efficient services to Trust and Medical School researchers, patients, and the public. A customer-focused and collaborative approach is essential.

You will be part of a small, dynamic team, influencing and delivering key PPIE initiatives to further inclusion goals.

We support professional development through training and experience growth. The primary base is in Whitechapel at the Joint Research Management Office, with flexible working options, including home working.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts, committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care. Our vision is to be a high-performing, innovative group of hospitals known for safety, high standards, and compassionate care. We also aim to be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values, promoting inclusion and a sense of belonging for all staff.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Ms. Neeta Patel
Job Title: Associate Director, Research Engagement
Email: [e-mail]