The Stroke Association are looking for a motivated individual to lead the development and implementation of strategies and plans to improve the involvement and impact of patients and the public in and across the Greater Manchester Neurorehabilitation and Integrated Stroke Delivery Network (GMNISDN). This role is for an Involvement Coordinator, hosted by the Stroke Association on behalf of the GMINSDN.
Reporting to the Engagement Lead, and working closely with the GMNISDN managers, key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and enhancing the existing PPI initiatives including the patient and carer groups and strengthening their impact
- Improving engagement with the wider voluntary sector to develop more holistic, patient-centred pathways of care
- Increasing the opportunities for participation of underrepresented groups to help reduce health inequalities in stroke and neurorehabilitation services
Ideally, you will have a proven record of embedding patient and public involvement into health services including designing and delivering inclusive activities
This Stroke Association based role will be putting people affected by stroke and neurological conditions at the heart of the GMINSDN, partnering with them to shape our work wherever their insight and expertise can add value.
The Stroke Association are looking for someone curious, someone who can think differently and creatively about how we work to involve others, someone determined who shares their commitment to enhancing patient involvement.
You'll have excellent knowledge and commitment to patient and public involvement best practice, with practical experience and the ability to ensure that everything The Stroke Association do is inclusive.
You will have strong strategic thinking ability, with excellent project management and communication skills. You will need to be a strong influencer with a track record of building collaborative relationships using diplomacy and tact.
You will have a good understanding of the impact of health inequalities and how to ensure these are identified and addressed.
This role is based at home and will require some travel across the Greater Manchester locality. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
Interview date: 7 February.