What do participants need to do: Submit an expression of interest here
How long will it take? Three years with the possibility of renewal
Will participants get paid? Yes, £25.00 per hour and travel costs reimbursed
Who can take part? People based in Wales who have experience of cancer as a patient or carer, relevant role experience is also desirable.
Location: Various locations
Wales Cancer Research Centre (WCRC) works with members of the public, cancer patients, academics and clinicians to develop and deliver excellent research across Wales.
WCRC are looking for one person from Wales to become their Lay Lead Research Partner and head up their Patient and Public Involvement group.
The group is made up of public members with experience of cancer as a patient or carer and provide invaluable public perspective on the work that the centre undertakes, sharing personal experiences, providing feedback and influence on long-term research aims and helping to develop resources through participation in strategic groups and committees.
The Lay Lead Research Partner will be required to manage and deliver the Lay Research Partner Group including leading Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) quarterly group meetings.
- You will act as a core member of the senior leadership group of WCRC and represent PPI within WCRC governance structures.
- You will need to review documents and contribute to WCRC’s reports, applications and communications.
- You will promote best practice in Patient and Public involvement to cancer researchers in Wales and WCRC’s PPI work to the wider research community.
- Where appropriate, you will also represent WCRC’s PPI activities on external groups
- You will be required to attend around 12 meetings/events a year, lasting between two to three hours. There will be occasional in-person meetings in Cardiff.
Preparation will also be required, so it is estimated that there will be around 10-20 hours of work per month.
The Wales Cancer Research Centre will provide support and a designated contact person. The outgoing Lay Lead has also offered to provide training and assistance.
How do I apply?
Complete the online form and tell WCRC how you meet the required experience.
Not sure how to complete the online form or would you like to discuss an opportunity further?
Then the team can help you, contact the team by email to set up a chat.
Access to any information you share with WCRC is secure, restricted and dealt with confidentially.
What happens next
If your application fits the required experience, it will be sent to the project lead.
They will contact you with updates on the progress of your application.
If you have any questions, please contact the team by email or call 02920 230 457.
