Public Patient Involvement (PPI) Facilitator

Job summaryThis vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS
Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.NHS Band 6 Salary: 39,959 - 48,117 per
annumHours per Week: Full-time 37.5 hrsContract type: PermanentThis is a specialist knowledge administrative role within
the Portsmouth Technology Trials Unit team. The purpose of the role is to be
responsible for leading on the Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities
relating to research at Portsmouth Hospitals (PHU) and Isle of Wight (IWT) NHS
Trusts. The post holder will provide a specialist role, working closely with
patients, citizens and carers, research teams and other professionals to
develop and deliver a PPI strategy and programme of work.Main duties of the jobJob summaryTo lead and facilitate PPI input into research at the organisation including project reviews, engagement, communications etc.To liaise with regional/national strategically aligned PPI organisations and groups.To ensure good governance arrangements in relation to PPI undertakings for research at the organisation.Support the development internal research awareness (and external communications where required).About usWorking as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence
in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims
underpinning how we will achieve this.The single corporate service is delivered across both
organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be
required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff
across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person
leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of
everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic
benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those
long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming
pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and
DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we
can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans'
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.DetailsDate posted16 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary
39,959 to 48,117 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberREF2605NJob locationsQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSpecific Core FunctionsTo lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of a strategy for research PPI at the organisation, ensuring engagement of the PPI group.Act as the primary contact for Trust-wide PPI activities related to research, co-ordinate all PPI work and ensure PPI is integral to every IWT/PHU sponsored research project.Support PPI input with locally led grant applications, working with research colleagues to write new funding applications to support PPI applications and identifying/supporting suitable PPI representatives to act as grant co-applicants.Use specialist engagement knowledge to provide advice to colleagues on the best approaches for engaging and involving citizens, patients and carers in research business.Develop processes to ensure PPI engagement within relevant Research workstreamsCollate and evaluate feedback and information regarding the impact of PPI activities- including supporting national PRES survey.Work collaboratively with communications and engagement teams at the organisation to ensure a consistent approach to PPU engagement and to pro-actively communicate and promote research.Build and maintain a network of strategic external contacts to inform, support and collaborate on PPI activities.Prioritise workload to ensure that work is dealt with in a timely manner.Work with wider PPI networks on promoting PPI activities, developing best practice standards and sharing knowledge and innovations, developing standards/policies where necessary to ensure good PPI governance.Provide guidance and training on PPI (including associated policies and procedures).Ensure highest standards of professional conduct and observe the strictest confidence with regard to sensitive information relating to research and PPI business.Demonstrate attending to detail and robust record keeping.Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the general scope of the role and to contribute to the smooth running of the department.For full job details and person specifications please refer to enclosed job description.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesSpecific Core FunctionsTo lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of a strategy for research PPI at the organisation, ensuring engagement of the PPI group.Act as the primary contact for Trust-wide PPI activities related to research, co-ordinate all PPI work and ensure PPI is integral to every IWT/PHU sponsored research project.Support PPI input with locally led grant applications, working with research colleagues to write new funding applications to support PPI applications and identifying/supporting suitable PPI representatives to act as grant co-applicants.Use specialist engagement knowledge to provide advice to colleagues on the best approaches for engaging and involving citizens, patients and carers in research business.Develop processes to ensure PPI engagement within relevant Research workstreamsCollate and evaluate feedback and information regarding the impact of PPI activities- including supporting national PRES survey.Work collaboratively with communications and engagement teams at the organisation to ensure a consistent approach to PPU engagement and to pro-actively communicate and promote research.Build and maintain a network of strategic external contacts to inform, support and collaborate on PPI activities.Prioritise workload to ensure that work is dealt with in a timely manner.Work with wider PPI networks on promoting PPI activities, developing best practice standards and sharing knowledge and innovations, developing standards/policies where necessary to ensure good PPI governance.Provide guidance and training on PPI (including associated policies and procedures).Ensure highest standards of professional conduct and observe the strictest confidence with regard to sensitive information relating to research and PPI business.Demonstrate attending to detail and robust record keeping.Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the general scope of the role and to contribute to the smooth running of the department.For full job details and person specifications please refer to enclosed job description.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.DesirableEvidence of significant NHS experience or research management experience within a health-related organisation.Recent Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in research training.Project management qualification of demonstrable experience.
Experience
EssentialExperience of participating in or working with voluntary organisations and/or community groups/health organisations.DesirableExperience in designing or developing communication materials.Experience of working within academic and/or health service environment.Experience of support funding applications.
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialStrong Interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation and report writing skills, across a range of stakeholders.Ability to work to deadlines and manage a diverse workload with cross functional teams.Excellent project management skills.Ability to deliver feedback in a positive, constructive manner, skills in motivating.Ability to organise participatory and interactive workshops and events.Well-developed influencing skills across hierarchies and disciplines.Confidence in making decisions when dealing with competing priorities.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Responsive and flexible attitude and approach.Excellent working knowledge of using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel & Powerpoint) comparable computer packages.Excellent working knowledge of using the internet.Demonstrates leadership qualities.DesirableKnowledge of Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and current Trials Regulations (EU Directive Clinical Trials).Critical appraisal and analytical skills for interpreting qualitative and quantitative information.A high level of numeracy with the ability to interpret statistical and epidemiological data.Knowledge of PPI and its role in the NHS.Knowledge of purpose and role of medical research.
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.DesirableEvidence of significant NHS experience or research management experience within a health-related organisation.Recent Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in research training.Project management qualification of demonstrable experience.
Experience
EssentialExperience of participating in or working with voluntary organisations and/or community groups/health organisations.DesirableExperience in designing or developing communication materials.Experience of working within academic and/or health service environment.Experience of support funding applications.
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialStrong Interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation and report writing skills, across a range of stakeholders.Ability to work to deadlines and manage a diverse workload with cross functional teams.Excellent project management skills.Ability to deliver feedback in a positive, constructive manner, skills in motivating.Ability to organise participatory and interactive workshops and events.Well-developed influencing skills across hierarchies and disciplines.Confidence in making decisions when dealing with competing priorities.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Responsive and flexible attitude and approach.Excellent working knowledge of using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel & Powerpoint) comparable computer packages.Excellent working knowledge of using the internet.Demonstrates leadership qualities.DesirableKnowledge of Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and current Trials Regulations (EU Directive Clinical Trials).Critical appraisal and analytical skills for interpreting qualitative and quantitative information.A high level of numeracy with the ability to interpret statistical and epidemiological data.Knowledge of PPI and its role in the NHS.Knowledge of purpose and role of medical research.Employer detailsEmployer nameIsle of Wight NHS TrustAddressQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameIsle of Wight NHS TrustAddressQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's website