Research Inclusion ManagerOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustThe closing date is 19 April 2026The Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (Oxford BRC) is looking for an experienced Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PPIEP) professional with excellent communication and people skills, someone who is empathetic, confident and with an open mind, experienced in working with senior professionals and the public.
Working closely with the Research Inclusion Senior Manager, Equality Diversity and Research Inclusion Manager and other members of a friendly and supportive team you will form part of the leadership for delivering PPIEP and increasing its effectiveness within the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and the Clinical Research Facility (CRF).
You will be responsible for leading the PPIEP training and resources for public contributors and researchers. You will work closely with researchers and public contributors to design and deliver PPIEP training and resources. You will also work closely PPIEP leads across the University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division, collaborating on training programmes, best practice and peer support.
The Oxford BRC/CRF PPIEP Strategy ) is currently being developed but will build on our existing strategy. The post-holder will develop and lead training for researchers, registered clinical research staff and public contributors.
This is an interesting role, providing opportunities for developing and designing training, working both independently and part of a team.
Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will develop and deliver inclusive PPIEP training and resources to public contributors and researchers.
Delivering to a diverse range of public contributors, the post-holder will provide support to enable meaningful involvement in health and care research.



With a particular focus on under-served communities, the post-holder will advise on appropriate training methods, materials and support for people to be fully involved.
The post-holder will also work closely with academic and clinical researchers at different career stages to ensure a robust understanding and confidence to embed PPIEP in their research. This includes developing and delivering training and resources in the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to PPIEP.
The postholder is responsible for ensuring that PPIEP training is delivered collaboratively with partners. They will maintain and develop links and collaborative working with local partners, including the NIHR infrastructure across the region, other BRCs, public contributors and PPIE groups.
The role will also support the Oxford BRC/CRF public involvement groups, including online and in person meetings.
Key relationships will include: patients and public partners, BRC research theme leaders and liaisons (the staff leading and managing the Oxford BRC and CRF), Research Inclusion Senior Manager and Academic Career Development Manager.

About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals




- the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals
- IssuuOur values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care

we offer
and the skilled relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Job responsibilitiesPPIE training, resources and support for researchers and registered clinical academic staffWorking as part of the team, embed PPIEP best practice across the Oxford BRC.
In collaboration with researchers, clinical staff and partner organisations and public contributors to develop and keep up to date PPIEP materials for researchers.
Design and deliver, in collaboration with researchers, PPIE contributors and partner organisations (e.
G. OUH and the University of Oxford communications, engagement and EDI leads, NIHR infrastructure, community networks), PPIEP training for Oxford BRC researchers. This will include introductory and advanced training.
Embed EDI into the training, clearly conveying its relevance to all aspects of PPIEP, including recruitment, induction and working relationships.
Organise and deliver with colleagues and partner organisations (see previous bullet point) workshops, conferences and webinars to increase PPIEP knowledge and skills.
Provide bespoke, individual researcher advice on how to incorporate PPIEP into their research at different stages of the research cycle, including advice on grant applications.
Distribute guidance and informa

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