Research Engagement and Inclusion Facilitator

The Research Engagement and Inclusion Facilitator is responsible for providing dedicated, professional, efficient, and effective support for public engagement and inclusion activities across the NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) region.

This role sits in the Research Engagement and Inclusion (i.e. stakeholder engagement, Public Engagement, Digital Engagement and Research Inclusion) domain, and will facilitate conversations with public and community groups (including under-served communities) and engage with members of the public using a variety of online and in-person facilitation techniques, methods and tools to promote inclusion.

This role will frequently be the first point of contact for key stakeholders (including members of the public) and will regularly manage complex and sensitive information.

This role will also be responsible for co-ordinating meetings, facilitating events and wider public engagement/inclusion engagement activities.

This role will also be responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting of feedback, and the management of reward and recognition payments for participation in engagement activities.

Key Working Relationships

• Research Engagement and Inclusion Senior Manager.
• Research Engagement and Inclusion Manager.
• Regional Community Engagement and Inclusion Manager (Midlands).
• Data & Analytics Team.
• RDN Research Engagement and Inclusion Facilitators.
• Senior leaders within the Public Engagement Directorate (RDNCC).
• Senior leaders within the Workforce and Organisational Development Directorate (RDNCC).
• Colleagues within the RRDN region for other NIHR infrastructure and entities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)/Integrated Care Systems (ICS’), NHS Trusts, Primary Care providers, Universities, Local authorities, community based and other providers of health and social care services.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We Have Four Primary Goals

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kiran Mistry Job title: Research Engagement and Inclusion Manager Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 0116 502 7295