Project, Communications and Engagement Officer | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking a talented professional who can connect the people and groups who make our Network with first-class communications and engagement strategies and products.
The Project, Communications, and Engagement Officer, a vital function of the Network Management Office, is significant in contributing to the Network’s purpose: to foster and facilitate collaborative approaches to developing Neurosurgery services in the North West of England.
New to the region and in its establishment phase, this is an exciting time to join the Network. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to market the Network from the very beginning, crafting and delivering our communications and engagement strategy.
As our Network's Chief Storyteller, the Project, Communications and Engagement Officer holds a pivotal role in setting the Network's identity and sharing the Network's strategy and achievements across the emerging collaborative.
The role works across the Network and involves some administration responsibilities. Central is the Network's Future NHS workspace, which will serve as the Network's digital portal and our Annual Conference, both key role responsibilities to produce and manage.
The Project, Communications and Engagement Officer creates and delivers a range of communication and engagement products which support the Network's strategy and objectives. The role is pivotal in providing the Network with expertise and advice.
The role also promotes decision-making through high-quality project administration and is an essential member of the Network Management Office.
Central to the role are five responsibilities:- Strategic- Lead a Communications and Engagements Strategy and grow the Network's identity and reputation
- People- Connect people and groups with effective communications and engagement projects to build the broader collaborative
- Professional Acumen- Lead the development and distribution of quality communication and engagement materials with project management approaches, autonomy, and judgement.
- Outcomes focus- Deliver high-quality communications and engagement products which influence and unite the collaborative
- Collaboration and partnerships- Develop working partnership to enhance plans
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Feb 2025