Knowledge Mobilisation Steering Group Public Contributor

Background

Knowledge Mobilisation is a two-way process to enable the “right people” to use the “right information” at the “right time” with the aim of making lasting improvements in health and care. For example, if there’s good research showing that older adults who have delirium are more likely to fall, we want to make sure the people working with older adults know about this.

We then talk with services and teams about how they can use this information and what actions they might take, their feedback can also shape the next steps for research in this area too.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) want to work better together to do this across England. The NIHR ARC Greater Manchester (ARC-GM) has received funding to co-ordinate knowledge mobilisation for all 15 ARCs (the ARC Knowledge Mobilisation Programme).

Working with all 15 ARCs and other stakeholders, the ARC Knowledge Mobilisation Programme will focus on mobilising research-based knowledge in the areas of highest priority for health and social care. The aims of this programme are to:

• Increase visability and accessibility of quaity research in top priority areas for health and care
• Build capacity and capability to mobilise knowledge
• Increase the use of research in health and care policy and practice

About the Steering Group

The Knowledge Mobilisation Steering Group is a new group that will meet every 6 months. This group will help to guide, advise and support the Knowledge Mobilisation Programme.

The group will:

• Innput into the programme’s overall strategy and plans.
• Advise on actions that might strengthen our knowledge mobilisation programme
• Think about working with other partners across England and beyond
• Look at how the programme is working overall
• Have oversight of the risks to the delivering the knowledge mobilisation programme.

Members of the group include representatives from:

• NIHR ARC Directors & Knowledge Mobilisation Leads
• NIHR,  Department of Health and Social Care, Integrated Care Systems and Health Innovation Networks
• Public contributors
• Knowledge Mobilisation Programme Team members
• Academic experts in knowledge mobilisation.

Your Responsibilities

• Read documents before meetings and prepare for discussions.
• Attend as many meetings and briefings as you can
• Take part actively in discussions, ask questions, and give feedback
• Keep information confidential
• Attend any necessary training
• Most meetings will be online, but sometimes you might be asked to travell to in person meetings.

Role Description

As a Knowledge Mobilisation Steering Group Public Contributor Representative you will: 

• Prepare for and attend Steering Group meetings.
• Give feedback on the programme and share ideas for how it can be improved.
• Act as a “critical friend,” which means offering helpful advice and suggestions.

In meetings, you might help answer questions like:

• How can we make sure this work has the biggest impact?
• Who should we work with, and when?
• Are there new developments or research that we should know about?
• How can the 15 ARCs work even better together?

You will get training, support, and payment for your time

Key Dates

Application Deadline: 13th June 2025

Start Date: Summer 2025

How to apply

• Application form: To access the Microsoft Word application form, please click here

Questions & Answers

• Who can apply?

  We welcome people from all over England and from all backgrounds. We are looking for people who:

  • Can join online meetings using Microsoft Teams.
  • Are interested in using evidence and research to improve health and care.
  • Have experience in public involvement in research.
  • Has ongoing experience of networking with different communities and groups (related to health and care) locally and/or nationally so can offer a range of views at the meetings
  • Have a basic understanding of how health and care works in England.
  • Can communicate well with people at all levels.
  • Enjoy working as part of a team and giving constructive feedback.
• What we offer

  We will:

  • Arrange an initial meeting to answer your questions and discuss any support or access needs. Provide support and mentoring from the team. Offer regular check-ins and extra support, such as accessibility adaptations if needed. Give you training, including a skills review and an introduction to knowledge mobilisation. Answer any questions you have, either privately or at meetings.
  • We will re-imburse your time and any expenses you have when attending meetings following NIHR guidance on payments (you can read more information here).  As a rough guide this will be £25 per hour. We aim to re-imburse all payments as quickly as possible after meetings have taken place.
• How to get involved?

  If you would like to join, please complete the short form on our webpage before 13th June 2025 and email it for the attention of Rebecca McShane or Philippa Turner at arc-gm@nihr.ac.uk .  Those shortlisted may be invited to an informal online meeting to help us decide who to include in the group. Depending on how many people respond, we can’t promise to offer a place to everyone, but we encourage everyone who is keen to apply. Our first meeting will be held over the summer in 2025

  If you would like support to complete the form, would prefer it to be posted to you, or have other questions, please get in touch.

• Time Commitment

  Time Commitment

  • Meetings happen every 6 months and last about 2 hours.
  • You’ll need about 1 hour to read the meeting papers before each meeting.
  • There will be optional training you can join.
  • This role will run until the KM programme ends in September 2027