Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09509

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Part time

Salary

54,931-64,644

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

12-Oct-2025

About us

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The Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health is part of the Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care and is headed by Professor Kate Walters & Professor Greta Rait.



The Department's strategic aim is to deliver high-quality teaching in community-based primary care and public health and to undertake a programme of internationally competitive multi-disciplinary research addressing the management and prevention of disease in individuals and populations in areas which are of priority to the health of the public.

About the role

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The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Support Service (RSS) delivered by Imperial College London (ICL), University College London (UCL), Queen Mary University London (QMUL) and King's College London (KCL) (NIHR RSS ICL and Partners) provides researchers with access to support, advice and expertise in the development and delivery of clinical and applied health and care research.



The Patient and Public Involvement Engagement (PPIE) Lead oversees the delivery of the NIHR RSS Hub's People and Communities strategy, contributing to national collaboration and reporting aligned with NIHR's public partnership commitments. These strategic leadership responsibilities are combined with direct advisory support to innovators, clinicians, health and social care professionals, and academics on embedding meaningful public involvement in research design, funding applications, and project implementation.

Application Details:

This is an open-ended contract with fixed-term funding until 30th September 2028 in the first instance. This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

Application Process:

A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification

Contract Details:

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Dr Elaine Kingwell [email: e.kingwell@ucl.ac.uk] If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the PCPH HR Administrator [email: pcph-hr@ucl.ac.uk]

About you

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The post holder will hold a PhD or have equivalent research experience, with a strong track record in patient and public involvement (PPIE), community engagement, and applied health or social care research. They will have proven expertise in developing and implementing PPIE strategies, supporting researchers to embed public involvement, and navigating the NIHR funding landscape and PPIE requirements across different funding streams. They will bring strategic leadership experience, a deep understanding of inclusive research practices, and a commitment to advancing equitable public partnerships in health and social care research.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan and expenses Relocation scheme for certain posts On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.



We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.



You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/