We are now seeking to appoint a new Co-Director to provide strategic leadership for this flagship NIHR research centre. Working alongside the existing Co-Director, Professor Mark Thursz, the postholder will help guide the overall vision, direction and performance of the BRC, ensuring alignment with the strategic priorities of Imperial, ICHT and NIHR. An immediate focus of the Co-Directors will be to lead the development of the BRC’s renewal bid for the 2028–2033 funding cycle. Additionally, they must strengthen research platforms and partnerships, while also overseeing the management of financial, physical and human resources across a large and complex organisation.

Candidates will be senior clinical academics of international standing who have led large, multidisciplinary research programmes/centres with demonstrable translational impact. They will bring experience in NHS–university partnerships, stewardship of multimillion-pound portfolios and shared research infrastructure. A strong track record of engaging patients, communities, and the wider public to shape, deliver, and evaluate biomedical research is essential, alongside the leadership skills needed to motivate diverse teams and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Further information

Candidates must be able to describe how they are at the top of their field internationally to meet NIHR standards and therefore be eligible for this role.
Enquiries can be made, in confidence, to Jamie Cumming-Wesley, email: jcumming-wesley@wittkieffer.com or Natalie Derry, email: nderry@wittkieffer.com at WittKieffer.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically to rsmith@wittkieffer.com . Deadline for submission is 6th May 2026

Six-month fixed term secondment- one day a week or equivalent- start date negotiable

You are invited to apply for an exciting opportunity to be seconded part-time to the Patient Experience Research Centre (PERC) for six months as one of two PERC Fellows.

These fellowships, funded by the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) are to upskill Imperial clinical and research staff on participatory research methods and public involvement in research. PERC is a core facility of the BRC providing Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PPIEP) advice and support for BRC researchers, as well as conducting research on patient experience to improve the quality of healthcare.

Already a clinician or researcher at Imperial, with an undergraduate and/or Masters degree (or equivalent experience) our fellowship will enable you to build on your existing skills in involving patients and the public in translational research. It will also provide you with an opportunity to gain practical experience in participatory research methods.

Building on the success of our previous Fellows and working with members of the PERC team, you will be provided with training opportunities in PPIEP and research methods. This fellowship will enable you to:

• Gain an understanding of the ways in which public involvement is embedded within the BRC
• Build on your knowledge of, and gain experience in, involving the public in research projects and engagement activities
• Shadow opportunities that build trust and engage with underrepresented and
  underserved communities in research
• Participate in activities that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in PPIEP in research
• Build on your capacity and confidence in involving the public in research
• Be involved actively in qualitative research projects being undertaken by our team
• Under supervision, deliver training, networking and support on public involvement in research
• Collaborate with key stakeholders undertaking PPIEP in health research
• Gain experience in evaluating and sharing the impact of public involvement activities in BRC research
• Network with previous PERC Fellows

We will be holding a webinar on Thursday May 7th 2026 from 2.15 to 3pm to
provide more information about this opportunity- we will record the webinar for those unable to attend on the day.
We invite applications for the fellowship role by Monday June 8th 2026

Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be held in the week beginning July 6th 2026.

To register your interest in attending the webinar on Thursday May 7th 2026 from 2.15 to 3pm please email Dr Kathryn Jones, Clinical Research Manager by Friday May 1st 2026 to enable us to send you joining instructions: k.jones@imperial.ac.uk

To apply for this Fellowship please provide:

• a summary CV (maximum length 2 pages)
• a 500 word statement outlining your relevant skills and experience for the Fellowship, why you are interested in the role and what our team will learn from you
• a letter of support in principle from your line manager/ the person responsible for funding your post, this will vary by applicant but may be clinical service lead, professional lead, lead nurse or midwife

Please send this information to perc@imperial.ac.uk by 5pm on Monday June 8th 2026 copying in k.jones@imperial.ac.uk

More information about PERC can be found here:

Patient Experience Research Centre | Faculty of Medicine | Imperial College London

Blogs written by previous PERC Fellows can be found here:

Driving research that puts public and patient voices at the heart of everything we do.
“I feel extremely fortunate to be able to complete both clinical and research work”: Meet Dr Gemma Clunie

Over 100 researchers gathered at Imperial BRC’s annual event in March to share progress, highlight collaborations and begin to shape the future of the NIHR Imperial BRC.

The day kicked off with an engaging session about shaping the future of the NIHR Imperial BRC. Attendees then heard about progress made in our four key threads, with several theme leads leading or taking part in panel discussions.

The annual Imperial BRC patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) Prize was awarded to Dr Annemarie Lodder and we heard from Henry, a young person involved in the project.

Imperial BRC’s Patient Experience Research Centre (PERC) outlined future plans for patient and public involvement and engagement. We heard from Professor David Wingfield and a panel of primary care researchers on how they are embedding research in GP practices across north west London. Dr Gemma Clunie outlined the key achievements in capacity development, including the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) Research Hub. We also heard how to write an impact story and how to communicate work to a wider audience.

Imperial BRC Director Professor Mark Thursz said: “The event is a real highlight of our year, where we hear about all the excellent work going on across the Imperial BRC. I look forward to working with everyone to shape the BRC in the future.”

DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN MULTIPLE LONG-TERM CONDITIONS CARE? WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

In a study led by Imperial College London and the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre, we are co-developing a set of primary care quality indicators that captures the top patient-centred priorities for the care of people living with MLTC. We have done this in partnership with patients and caregivers across Northwest London, with 5 community partners as co-investigators.

Over the past year we have:
1) Conducted a systematic review of existing MLTC quality indicators and qualitative themes on priorities with MLTC care

2) 21 In-depth interviews with patients and carers living and receiving care in NWL;
3) Developed a conceptual framework defining what “quality” means from a lived-experience perspective in the context of MLTC;
4) Nurtured collaborations and engagement with the North West London ICB Health Equity team to align these indicators with their health equity work and strategy in development for the next 5 years.

Who can participate?
– We would now greatly value contributions and insights from an expert panel of healthcare professionals including medical doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, commissioners or managers

– With at least 5 years’ experience in primary care, quality improvement, chronic condition management, or commissioning within Northwest London.

– Experience may be at a clinical, academic, clinical academic, or strategic/leadership level.

Participation will help refine and prioritise the proposed quality indicators into a smaller, operational set. Prioritisation will involve equal contributions from healthcare professionals, care commissioners, and patient representatives. Participation involves:

– Stage 1: Online Survey (via Qualitrics) taking no longer than 15-20 minutes to complete
– Stage 2: Hybrid workshop (face-face or online) with date to be defined when stage 1 acquires enough responses. Expected duration of max. 2 hours.

If you are interested in taking part please contact one of the research team members on the below emails or fill in the expression of interest form on the QR code below.
–  Sara Tavares: stavares@ic.ac.uk;

–  Laura Downey: LDowney@georgeinstitute.org.au,

– Tom Beaney: thomas.beaney@imperial.ac.uk

Enter the NIHR Impact Prizes 2026 and be recognised for the impact of your research.

This is your chance to showcase how your NIHR-funded or supported research work has transformed people’s lives or promoted economic growth.

For 20 years, NIHR has funded and supported breakthrough research that has changed care and improved the lives of millions, nationally and internationally, by focusing on the questions that matter most to the public, patients and professionals.

The NIHR Impact Prizes recognise major improvements in health and care over the last 2 decades, driven by research and scientific advances. The prizes celebrate researchers and teams who have had a significant impact on the health and wealth of the nation, as well as globally.

Prizes are open to research teams and early career researchers, with entries via a Google Form and short video.

NIHR are hosting a webinar on 16 March 2026 from 2.30 to 4  Register here

Further details can be found here , deadline for applications is 27 April 2026

Read about last years winners, including Imperial’s Critical Care Research Team