Have you had treatment for cancer?

Help researchers develop new cancer studies by sharing your valuable perspective.

What experience do I need to help?

You will need:

• experience of treatment for cancer, either as a patient or carer
• to be able to read documents for meetings
• to be familiar with public involvement in health research or on a committee
• experience of working as part of a team
• to be a competent IT user for both document handling, attending Teams meetings and for sending occasional emails

More information

A Trial Steering Committee (TSC) oversees clinical trials by making sure they follow procedures, monitoring progress and making recommendations about the trial.

You will join the steering group as a public member and attend two meetings each year to provide your feedback on the studies as someone who has lived experience of cancer treatments as a patient or carer.

What will I be asked to do?

You will need to attend two virtual meetings a year, in June and December and each meeting will last up to three hours.

Before the meetings, you will need to read the documents, proposals and reports, and you will on occasion need to answer email queries.

How long will I be needed for?

You will be needed for at least two years.

What are some of the benefits for me?

Benefits to you:

• Contribute to shaping clinical trials in cancer treatments
• Engage with professionals and institutions from diverse backgrounds, including hospitals, universities and laboratories

Cardiff University will: 

• Cover reasonable travel expenses and additional carer or childcare costs,
• Offer payment for time of £25.00 per hour (people can request less if they are in receipt of state benefits). 

Have a look at our guidelines for more information about this.

If you are receiving any benefits, you can access confidential advice from the Benefits Advice Service for Involvement.  

What support is offered?

You will receive dedicated mentorship by an experienced Patient and Public Involvement team member and ongoing support from CTR staff. 

How do I apply?

Please complete the form below.