PPI Advisory Group - Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and Royal Marsden (RM) Radiation Network

Type of activity: Member of Patient and Public Advisory Group.

Organised by: Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and Royal Marsden Hospital (RMH), funded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

Location: Online via teams and London/Surrey. Applications from anywhere in the UK are welcome. At least 2 members from London/Surrey as this is the primary area the Royal Marsden serves.

Time commitment: Initial in-person induction meeting March 2025 in London (venue TBC). A 2-hour online meeting every six (6) months plus occasional ad hoc email responses. Minimum of 2 years commitment, with option to continue up to 5 years.

Payment and Expenses: In-line with CRUK honorarium policy; £30 up to 2hours, £50 half day, £80 full day plus a £5 on-line meeting payment.

Looking for: People, including carers and loved ones, affected by cancer and have been treated with radiotherapy.

Closing date: Friday 13 December

Opportunity information

Cancer Research UK have recently chosen Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and Royal Marsden (RM) to be one of their UK centres of excellence for radiation-related research. The research of ICR/RM RadNet will concentrate on laboratory work at the early stages of discovery so is a little different to usual patient and public involvement. Much of the work will be conducted on mice or in test tubes. You can find out more about this work from the website here. This website is not intended for lay audiences. One of the roles of the group will be to input into the development of a webpage specifically for patients and the public.

The advisory group

They’d like to recruit a panel of engaged, enthusiastic lay members (non-experts) who can help ensure that they keep their ultimate goals relevant to patients. The Advisory Group will provide input and feedback on the strategic direction and progress of their work. This will make sure that this early research will ultimately improve cancer patients’ lives.

They are looking for people who:

  • Have been diagnosed with cancer or who have a close family member or friend who has been diagnosed and have been treated with radiotherapy
  • Can confidently and constructively contribute to meetings and take part in group discussions
  • Can listen and respect different opinions
  • Can take part in virtual meetings e.g. Zoom/Teams and happy to communicate by email

You do NOT need to have:

  • Any knowledge of ICR/RM, RadNet or the work they do
  • Any radiotherapy, medical, research or scientific background

You will:

  • Attend an initial in-person welcome/induction session in London in March 2025
  • Attend on-line meetings every 6 months to feedback on the direction and progress of the research
  • Review and help select which small pilot projects are funded
  • Provide direction on communications with lay audiences

They will support you by:

  • Providing training to help you understand the ICR/RM RadNet projects and your role
  • Providing payment for your time
  • Cater for any accessibility issues (please email if you’d like to discuss further)

Role profile

Ready to apply?

Please review the role profile for full details. If you’re interested in applying, please request an application form using the button below and submit by Friday 13 December.

Have a question

If you have any questions about this role or would like to talk about it, please email saptha.veerapathiran@icr.ac.uk to arrange a call.

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