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The public have a crucial role in shaping health and social care research. Patient Advisors volunteer with Researchers at the University of St Andrews and NHS to discuss ongoing projects and shape the outcomes of the research across a wide range of topics, from Cancer based research, to Palliative Care, to Respiratory Conditions and more. A Patient Advisors role is reviewing and commenting on written documents and meeting Researchers to discuss projects and provide ‘outside views' on how it is progressing, reviewing a project from start to finish, including grant applications.
You don’t need any scientific or medical background - support is available and they have a friendly panel eager to welcome new joiners. Most important is to have a keen and passionate interest in health and social care research.
The role is project-based, so commitment is not fixed. They are keen to hear from individuals from underrepresented communities.
Experience required
-Confident in voicing their concerns or ideas
-Familiar in using Microsoft Word and MS Teams, although training will be provided if required.
-Good communication skills
-Reliable
-Respectful of the confidential nature of some projects.
-Comfortable with being recognised on published research papers in high-impact journals
-An interest in Healthcare Research
Travel details
The panel meets over Microsoft Teams and in person.
Travel expenses
We offer £0.45 in reimbursement for mileage covered in motor vehicles and £0.25 for mileage covered in electric vehicles. All reasonable public travel costs will be reimbursed.
Support
Training details
Some topics discussed may be upsetting for volunteers.
We always check in with volunteers working on projects to ensure their wellbeing and if additional support is required we discuss this with the volunteer and will endeavour to find appropriate resources for support.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Minimum age of 18 due to nature of input
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
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