Patient Researcher

Vacancy terms: Part-time (0.2FTE, 7.5 hours per week), fixed term contract until 31 March 2030

Salary details: Grade 6 - £32,546 to £37,174 per annum pro rata

Hours per week: 7.5

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised, motivated, enthusiastic person to join the DECIDE-TAD team to develop methods that promote the inclusion of underserved groups in a multi-centre randomised controlled trial. The successful candidate will work closely with the Leicester Clinical Trials Unit, the Leicester Centre for Ethnic Health Research, the Patient and Public Involvement Leads, and local communities to create public facing materials, as well as participation and dissemination strategies that work to overcome barriers to inclusion.

About you

We are seeking to appoint an individual who has personal significant experience and previous engagement with those living with Thoracic Aortic Disease. It is essential that the successful candidate will have previous experience of working with and have existing established connections with community and/or faith organisations with an understanding of equality and diversity practices. As the ideal candidate, you will be able to define priorities and work flexibly and effectively under pressure to meet demanding objectives and deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail. You will understand the need for confidentiality and be confident in building relationships both internally and externally.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Hardeep Aujla on ha200@le.ac.uk

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. 

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 18 June 2025

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