SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER
This questionnaire was devised by NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility, in collaboration with NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), NIHR Oxford BRC and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Oxford and Thames Valley. It incorporates the suggested NIHR diversity data questions (February 2023), as well as guidance from the Oxford and Oxford Health BRC Diversity in Research Group. A local Patient and Public Involvement group also reviewed these questions.
Information about the role
The Oxford and Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) are seeking new public and patient members for its Diversity in Research Group.
We are looking for people who are:
- Connected to a voluntary or community organisation in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire or West Berkshire or a local national health charity (please see more information in FAQs).
- Interested in health and health research.
- Possibly having personal experience of a physical or mental health – this is not essential.
- Willing to learn about patient or public involvement in health research.
- Flexible and friendly when working with others.
- Willing to undertake training.
- Interested in equality, diversity and inclusion and willing to learn.
- Living or working in the Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire or West Berkshire areas.
- Able to attend at least 6 meetings a year online or in person (approximately 3 online and 3 in person). Additional opportunities also available.
All applications are welcome.
We are particularly looking people from communities who do not usually have the opportunity to be involved in health research including:
- People with disabilities or long-term health conditions, are from Black, African, Asian and Caribbean communities, LGBT+ communities, from low socio-economic backgrounds or people who are refugees, carers or younger adults (18-30 years old).
Payment, expenses and training
- We will offer payment for time and reimbursement of expenses.
- Payment is £25 per hour plus expenses where applicable (e.g. travel for attending meetings).
- We also offer training opportunities.
Start and length of role
The role is initially for 1 year with the option to extend. Induction in Autumn 2024 and role starts in January 2025.
FAQs about the Diversity in Research Group application
Why should members have a link to a voluntary organisation, patient charity or community group?
People who join the Diversity in Research Group should have an existing relationship with a voluntary organisation, health charity or community group. This will help researchers to build strong, trusting relationships with the groups and make research more inclusive.
By “community” we mean a group of people joined together by a common interest, characteristics or experience (Kings Fund, definition).
How will the information provided on this form be used?
The responses to the questions will help us select a diverse membership for the group and be more inclusive.
The information you provide will enable us to:
- Select new members for the Diversity in Research Group.
- Help us understand who we are reaching.
- Help us address any gaps and biases in who we are including in health research.
How is the information kept confidential?
Your information will be protected under the GDPR 2018 rules of the Data Protection Act. Following the recruitment process it will be destroyed.
What will you be doing as a member of the Diversity in Research Group?
- You will work with other group members to support researchers to make their research more relevant to diverse communities.
- You will help researchers understand what is important to people from different backgrounds.
For further questions, please contact:
- Rachel Taylor , Public and Community Involvement, Engagement and Participation Lead, Oxford BRC: Rachel.Taylor@ouh.nhs.uk
- Cora Reilly-McGeown, Patient and Public Involvement Training and Inclusion Lead, Oxford Health BRC: Cora.ReillyMcGeown@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Application deadline Sunday 6 October 2024
Soon after the deadline we will contact you to let you know if you are invited to an informal interview to discuss the role.