OxCAIR would like to involve members of the public in shaping its research projects.

We are a group of clinicians and researchers interested in Artificial Intelligence and a part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

What it will mean to join the group

  • Attendance at three to four meetings per year - these will normally be online, but we'd like to offer an in person meeting at least once a year.
  • We may contact you at other times to ask for your advice about matters related to our research, or invite you to attend meetings for specific projects.
  • We will ask you to read some paperwork before meetings.

During group meetings

We will ask you for your perspective, as a member of the public, on the development of our research, how research in Artificial Intelligence is carried out, and how to make sense of what we discover.

This is an important part of making sure the research we do is relevant to you, your life and the people we see.

A brief summary of the role

Patient and public contributors for research in Clinical Artificial Intelligence.

Time commitment

Contributors will meet with the researchers three to four times a year for approximately one to two hours each time.

There will be occasional additional (paid) project-specific meetings or reviews.

Meetings may require some pre-reading of trial documents, up to an hour £25 per hour including meeting times and preparatory reading.

Payment

We will pay travel costs and other appropriate expenses, for example for caring responsibilities and a contribution towards internet connection.

Payments are in line with NIHR guidance on PPI activity:

Payment guidance for members of the public considering involvement in research | NIHR

Who we are looking for

  • Someone with an interest in AI and Healthcare
  • Able to attend three to four meetings a year
  • Able to offer an opinion by speaking, writing or communicating this at meetings
  • Able to listen to others
  • Reliable, trustworthy and with integrity
  • To be aware of different perspectives on topics we discuss

Our responsibilities

You can expect to:

  • contact a designated member of the group before and after each meeting by phone, in person or by writing eg an email
  • be welcomed and listened to
  • have any accessibility needs considered and actioned where possible
  • receive travel expenses/internet connection for attending.
  • pay for carers' expenses if you have these responsibilities
  • receive a payment to acknowledge your time (usually £25 per hour).
  • be kept up to date with the research progress and receive feedback on meetings.
  • be invited as Co-applicants on grant applications
  • be authors on research publications and research presentations we publish.

Training and support

We understand that you may not have been involved in research in this way before, and it may take some time for you to develop the role. We will organise an induction, where you can meet the other people involved.

Someone will be available to talk to you before any meetings to give you all the information you need, and to explain what should be expected.

From time to time the team provide training for contributors or there may be relevant courses and events which you might like to attend.

Contact us

If you are interested or would like further information about the getting involved, please reach out to us on the dedicated email or telephone number below:

Email: OxCAIR@ouh.nhs.uk

Tel: 01865 231550

If you are interested, we would ask you to complete a short application form
and be invited to speak to us via telephone or video to discuss how we can work together in this group.

If you are interested in joining, please complete a short application form:

Patient Public Involvement and Engagement

Alternatively, you can contact us in your preferred format if that's easier for you.