About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
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It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Role Summary
We’re seeking a passionate, self-driven, goal-focused individual with good organisation skills and attention to detail to join our team. This role sits within the Research Engagement and Inclusion (REI) Team of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) South West Peninsula Regional Research Delivery Network (SWP RRDN). You’ll work alongside colleagues passionately working to grow and improve access to research across the South West Peninsula region (Cornwall, Devon and Somerset). Your role will include supporting the REI Team in a wide range of core functions, as well as learning and providing specialised support to a range of research functions across our team.
This role can be based in Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton or Truro, and incorporates a combination of office-based and remote working. There is an expectation that the post holder will be required to travel to attend and support meetings and events across the region.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
The Research Participation and Inclusion Facilitator provides dedicated support for public engagement and inclusion across the NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN). The role focuses on increasing participation from underserved communities through inclusive engagement methods, coordinating stakeholder involvement, and supporting the delivery and evaluation of engagement activities. It also contributes to data collection, reporting, and payments related to public involvement.
The current vacancy represents an exciting development opportunity for a motivated, hardworking and innovative facilitator to be involved in supporting research across health and social care settings. You must be willing to be mobile and flexible in your working approach.
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Nicole Thomas, Research Engagement and Inclusion Senior Manager on nicole.thomas15@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
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