Research Engagement and Inclusion Managers

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Bristol is seeking a Regional Community Engagement and Inclusion Manager to drive innovative public engagement and amplify community voices in health research. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to ensure inclusion in research, build partnerships with various stakeholders, and focus on improving strategies for underserved populations. This role is a unique opportunity to influence health and social care outcomes and is ideal for candidates with strong communication and facilitation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic leadership roles in public engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community stakeholders.
• Commitment to equity and inclusivity in research practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to amplify public voices in research.
• Build partnerships with communities and researchers.
• Contribute to shaping national and regional health research strategies.
• Drive public engagement and inclusion regionally.
• Lead data collection and reporting on impact.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Facilitation skills

Engagement skills

Experience in community engagement

Ability to work with underserved groups

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting two passionate and strategic leaders to drive public engagement and inclusion in research. These roles offer a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact--working with diverse communities, health and social care partners, and national stakeholders to ensure research is accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for everyone. The NIHR is the nation's largest funder of health and care research, committed to improving the health and wealth of the nation through research. These roles sit within the South West Central Research Delivery Network and are hosted by UHBW. We are looking for candidates with excellent communication, facilitation and engagement skills and who have experience of working in community engagement and with underserved groups. If you are motivated by collaboration, equity, and innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that amplify public voices and embed inclusion in research delivery.
• Build strong partnerships with communities, researchers, and health systems.
• Contribute to national and regional strategies that shape the future of health and care research.
• Drive public engagement and inclusion in the South West Central region, co-producing approaches with communities and members of the public.>
• Lead on data collection and impact reporting.

Regional Lead

The Regional Community Engagement and Inclusion Manager will act as a strategic lead for engagement and inclusion across the South West Central and South West Peninsula regions. They will work in partnership with a range of stakeholders including community groups, ICBs and NIHR partners to ensure a coordinated approach to public engagement and research inclusion, with a focus on children, young people and vulnerable adults.

About UHBW

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.