We are one of ten regions funded by the
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to provide research advice and
support for researchers applying for funding in health and social care. We have
three RDS SE sites at the University of Kent, the University of Surrey, and the
University of Brighton. We are looking for five patients/ members of the public
to work with our dedicated RDS SE Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) team.
There are a few ways to become involved
with the RDS SE PPI Team:
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Reviewing applications from researchers that the RDS SE are supporting
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Developing and giving presentations in collaboration with the PPI team
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Giving your thoughts and feedback into our PPI policies and processes
Why is it
important to have the patient / public voice in research?
Patient and Public Involvement is
where patients and/ or members of the public have their say to help shape
research by using their knowledge
and experience of their own health conditions, illness, and/or use of health
care services. In this way they can improve
the quality of the research and make it more relevant. Furthermore, we believe that patients and the
public should be involved in research that will impact upon them.
Who are we
looking for?
We are looking for individuals who
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Have the willingness to work as part of a team, to agreed
timescales
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Can maintain confidentiality
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Listen to others and express their own honest views
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Are willing to undergo training as and where required
·
Can attend meetings, either face to face or virtually
Training and support will be given, so
it is not essential to have a lot of knowledge about a range of health/social
care issues; the role is to give your views based on your experiences.
You will receive payment at set rates
for the work that you do and travel expenses are also provided Our lay
reviewers are not employed by the RDS SE, its host universities, or the NIHR;
you are personally responsible for any income tax, or national insurance contribution
liability.
Please visit our website https://www.rds-se.nihr.ac.uk/public-involvement/and contact your local PPI team member if you are interested and/or
would like to find out more. The deadline for expressions of interest is
Tues 17th Nov 2020.
Kent: Julie Hedayioglu J.A.Hedayioglu@kent.ac.uk
Surrey: Kay Stephenson k.stephenson@surrey.ac.uk