Patient Research Ambassador
Do you believe that people who use our services should have the opportunity to engage with RESEARCH?
You may be a patient, a carer or a member of the public who may have taken part in a research study before, or if not, has a passion about getting people involved with research.
Patient Research Ambassador (PRA) role
What is a PRA?
A Patient Research Ambassador (PRA) is someone who promotes health research from a patient point of view. As a PRA you can help to ensure that people using our services have the best opportunities and choices about taking part in research studies.
A PRA could be a patient, a carer or a member of the public who has taken part in a research study before, or if not has a passion about getting people involved with research.
This is a new role, and the PRA will be able to shape it as it develops.
What does a PRA do?
This is a voluntary role, and in the first instance, you must be able to attend two virtual Research Oversight group meetings a year, which are 90 minutes.
The Research Oversight group is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the actions in line with CHCP’s Research Strategy.
What key skills are required?
* Ability to read the Research Oversight group report and papers prior to the meetings
* Access and ability to attend virtual Research Oversight Group meetings twice a year
* Awareness of the Be Part of Research website