Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement Manager

This is an exciting and varied role within a growing team working within health research in Greater Manchester. Vocal www.wearevocal.org brings people and health research together for everyone’s benefit. Vocal creates opportunities for people to find out about, and have a voice in, health research. By bringing together patients, carers, artists, researchers, scientists and others to share their views, expertise and lived experiences, we deliver creative, innovative, award-winning programmes that enhance health and research. Based in Greater Manchester, we work locally, nationally and internationally to make a real difference. We are a not-for-profit organisation, hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with The University of Manchester.

We are part of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Manchester (MBRC) www.manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk and work closely with the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration: Greater Manchester (ARC-GM) www.arc-gm.nihr.ac.uk

This role will lead Vocal’s development and delivery of partnership working as part of delivering patient and public involvement and engagement in health research, working both strategically and at project level.

JOB PURPOSE: To lead Vocal’s development and delivery of partnership working as part of Vocal’s development, implementation and monitoring of its strategy and workplans.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To build and maintain strong and strategic partnerships with prospective and existing partners to Vocal’s work.

To lead on specific Vocal partnership initiatives and projects; including the GM Research Engagement Network in partnership with the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration: Greater Manchester.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.

We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.

You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.

MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.

We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.

Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Annie Keane Job title: Vocal Director (interim) Email address: ***email_hidden***