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    We are looking for an ambitious University degree holder to develop, enhance and promote Patient and Public Engagement initiatives dedicated to cardiovascular disease within Professor Tomaszewski’ team. 

    This is an excellent opportunity to interact with numerous partner organisations and build up your skills and career path taking advantage of a wide network of collaborations that this position creates. Prior experience and/or an interest in patient and public engagement initiatives is essential.

    The team

    The postholder will join a dynamic and multidisciplinary research environment. At the centre of cardiovascular research conducted in Manchester is the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, which comprises clinicians and basic scientists with national and international reputations in their respective fields. Together we work to translate our understanding of the cellular, molecular and genetic processes underlying cardiovascular disease into improved clinical treatments and patient care. Along with colleagues throughout the Faculties of Biology, Medicine and Health; Science and Engineering; and Humanities we are conducting innovative, integrative and interdisciplinary research.

    Person specification

    Essential

    • University Degree in the relevant discipline
    • Prior experience of delivering Patient and Public Engagement activities
    • Excellent writing skills
    • Excellent time management and organisational skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Ability to liaise confidently and effectively with a range of individuals
    • Flexible approach to dealing with research problems as they arise
    • Willingness to learn and develop
    • Ability to present in both written and oral publications
    • Ability to meet deadlines
    • The ability to evaluate complex data

    Desirable

    • A degree or equivalent in public health or epidemiology
    • Prior publications

    What you will get in return

    • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
    • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
    • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
    • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
    • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

    Further details

    As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.