Overview
Barts Health NHS Trust is building a state‑of‑the‑art Clinical Research Facility (CRF) on the 15th floor of the Royal London Hospital, opening in 2026. Supported by a major NIHR infrastructure award and Barts Charity, the CRF will provide world‑class facilities for early‑phase clinical trials. We are now looking for a dedicated Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) and Communications Lead to help ensure our CRF reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. This role will shape strategy, support the Community Advisory Group, and deliver innovative engagement activities to strengthen the impact and inclusivity of research across Barts Health.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape PPIE strategy, support the Community Advisory Group, and deliver engagement activities to promote diversity and inclusivity.
- Develop and deliver public involvement or engagement activities in a healthcare or research setting, building trust with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Manage multiple projects, ensuring strong organisational performance and timely delivery.
- Identify impactful case studies for internal and external channels, including podcasts, filming opportunities, and news articles.
- Produce high‑quality communications and presentations in accessible language for non‑specialist audiences.
- Act as the main point of contact for CRF communications, managing content across the website, intranet, and social media platforms while ensuring consistent branding that complies with Trust and funder principles.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of PPIE activity: maintain accurate records, track diversity of participants, and produce clear summaries, statistics, and reports.
- Ensure feedback is captured, shared, and acted upon at the appropriate meetings, and seek opportunities to publicise insights and experiences from patients and the public.
- Prepare reports, case studies, and presentations for events such as annual reviews, training sessions, and open days to demonstrate the reach and value of our work.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in developing and delivering public involvement or engagement activities, ideally in a healthcare or research setting.
- Excellent communicator, able to build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Passionate about equity and inclusivity in research.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Confidence to represent the CRF and influence at both local and national levels.
Contact & Application
For more information about the role, please contact Neeta Patel (neeta.patel6@nhs.net), Associate Director of Research Engagement, or Jo Morgan (jo.morgan7@nhs.net), CRF Operations Director. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to create the best experience. We note that flexible working is not a one‑size‑fits‑all approach; if you are interested, please speak to the recruiting manager.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Apr 2026.
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