Job advert: Patient involvement and engagement, maternity cover

Aims of the role include:

• Managing and developing patient involvement in all ERS activities
• Working with specific ERS and ELF projects to ensure that patients are able to productively input and lead where appropriate
• Coordinating the ELF Advisory Committee of patient organisations
• Coordinating specific Patient Advisory Groups in different topic areas
• Helping manage the involvement of patient organisations in the ERS International Congress
• Advocating for the role of patients, carers and patient organisations within science and healthcare, specifically in the respiratory arena
• Working with other members of the ELF team on patient input into EU-funded projects

Skills required for the role include:

• Education to undergraduate or postgraduate degree level
• A background in patient and public involvement (PPI)
• Experience of carrying out consultation work with patients and the public, such as surveys, focus groups and interviews
• Experience of systematic reviewing useful
• Confidence to communicate by email, phone and face-to-face with patients and the public and professionals from across Europe
• Great organisational and writing skills, with some experience of websites
• Experience of communicating complicated concepts simply
• Strong team player as well as confident working as an individual
• European experience or European language skills beneficial
• Limited European travel will be a part of the role

The position is temporary and full time, but good candidates wanting a part time role will be considered. The salary is up to £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience.