PPI & Engagement Manager | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Liverpool is seeking an Inclusion and Engagement Research Lead to enhance patient participation in clinical trials across the region. The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse communities to shape research outcomes and involves working autonomously at a national level. Candidates should have experience in public engagement and strong communication skills. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence clinical research in Merseyside.

Qualifications

• Experience in public participation and engagement strategies.
• Ability to lead and chair advisory boards involving diverse communities.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Public Participation Inclusion strategy.
• Develop and chair advisory boards for community involvement.
• Communicate findings to various stakeholders.
• Design and conduct research/evaluation studies.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an Inclusion and Engagement Research Lead to support both the NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) and Clinical Research Facility (CRF) in delivery of their ambitious Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement & Participation (PPIEP) and Equality & Diversity Inclusion (EDI) objectives. We are seeking a dynamic and engaging individual to lead on embedding the patient voice in clinical trials research undertaken across Cheshire and Merseyside. In keeping with the seniority of this post, the successful appointee will be expected to work autonomously on behalf of the CRDC and CRF and represent the Clinical Directors at a National Level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver CRDC and CRF Public Participation Inclusion strategy ensuring that the public are able to influence the project
• Develop and chair an advisory board involving people with lived experience of trial participation, any other networks as required by our research activities, to ensure that citizen perspective is considered in delivery of CRDC and CRF outcomes
• Work with public engagement groups across Cheshire and Merseyside region, e.g. Innovation agency, Liverpool Health Partners, the Applied Research Collaboration to share and scale best practice and ensure the transfer of knowledge and learning for wider public benefit
• Communicate findings to peers, policy makers, stakeholders, and opinion leaders using audience-appropriate methods including written lay summaries and academic publications
• Design and conduct research / evaluation studies, including community conversations with local residents, public perceptions of the work of CRDC and CRF and public engagement activities
• Deliver podcasts and other engagement materials focused on clinical trials and the use of health data for trial purposes ensuring both the public and health professional voices are heard
• Co-produce communication materials
• Produce local and national Annual Reports, Staff Newsletters, CRDC & UKCRDC Network web content

About LUHFT Group

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Locations and Collaboration

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specializes in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

Work Location and Collaboration

Based at NIHR Liverpool CRDC, you will liaise and work with campus NIHR infrastructure colleagues and national CRDC PPIEP Leads including NIHR CCF PPIE team, Patient and public research champions and contributors, and other relevant groups (local council, charities and school) to deliver PPIEP & EDI.

Other Information

For further information, please refer to the attached job description.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.