Involvement and Engagement Officer

This is an exciting, collaborative, new post between the Mohn Centre for Children’s Health and Wellbeing and West London Children’s Healthcare. Both organisations value the contribution of children, young people and their families in its work, whether that be research or healthcare services. This post has been created to support public and community involvement, engagement and participation (PCIEP) activities in both research and healthcare settings.

What you would be doing

You will be responsible for supporting, organising and facilitating PCIEP activities with children, young people, families and the wider community, contributing to the work of the Mohn Centre and West London Children’s Healthcare. You will work with children, young people and their families, involving them in ongoing research projects at the Centre as well as engagement/co-production work on patient safety initiatives such as Martha’s Rule.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a collaborative and creative individual with strong relationship building skills.

• You will have experience of delivering and facilitating public involvement activities with members of the public and community groups
• You will have an understanding of the necessary processes and safeguarding in the context of working with children and young people
• You will have the ability to create and deliver creative approaches to ensure the voices of children and young people are heard and used for public decision making e.g. NHS, research of community settings.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work in a transdisciplinary team including researchers and clinicians
• The chance to make a difference to how children and young people are meaningfully involved in research and NHS services
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy, family leave packages, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a Full time Fixed Term role based at our White City Campus. Occasional weekend and evening work is expected to accommodate community events.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.

If you require any further details on the role please contact:

Charlotte Gredal c.gredal@ic.ac.uk

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