Senior Communications Officer
NHS Jobs Barnstaple
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The Royal Devon communications team sits within a wider communications, engagement and marketing team and has a broad remit in ensuring that patients, colleagues and stakeholders understand the services offered by the Trust, understand our mission, are able to influence our services and are well informed and engaged in the work of the Trust.
We achieve this through providing open and transparent access to information about the Trust. The Senior Communications Officer will support the Trust by providing high-quality, professional, clear and accessible information to successfully engage internal and external stakeholder groups.
The role is part of a team responsible for media and public relations as well as colleague and stakeholder communications. The ideal candidate will have a full communications skill mix with excellent written and personal presentation skills, experience of engaging with staff and stakeholders, and basic project management skills.
This post is a key role within the communications team and the post holder will be required to work as an effective member of a wider team. This is a hybrid role with two to three days a week in the office and the successful candidate can be based in either our Exeter or Barnstaple office.
As a Trustwide role there will be some requirement for travel between offices and sites. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Interview Date: Wednesday 29 January 2025 For further information please contact: Nicola Smith, Senior Communications Manager at n.smith27@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
We achieve this through providing open and transparent access to information about the Trust. The Senior Communications Officer will support the Trust by providing high-quality, professional, clear and accessible information to successfully engage internal and external stakeholder groups.
The role is part of a team responsible for media and public relations as well as colleague and stakeholder communications. The ideal candidate will have a full communications skill mix with excellent written and personal presentation skills, experience of engaging with staff and stakeholders, and basic project management skills.
This post is a key role within the communications team and the post holder will be required to work as an effective member of a wider team. This is a hybrid role with two to three days a week in the office and the successful candidate can be based in either our Exeter or Barnstaple office.
As a Trustwide role there will be some requirement for travel between offices and sites. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Interview Date: Wednesday 29 January 2025 For further information please contact: Nicola Smith, Senior Communications Manager at n.smith27@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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