Job summary
The Research & Development Team are looking for a an individual to manage external and internal research communications for the Royal Cornwall Hospitals in relation to the Cornwall Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) and work with our clinicians, researchers and members of the public to facilitate and increase Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement throughout the community. The role will include promoting and protecting the reputation of the Research & Development Department within the Trust and to facilitate the delivery of effective communication with colleagues working across our hospitals. The role would involve working with a wide range of audiences and uses different communication channels to keep messages relevant, appealing and informative.
To watch our recruitment video, click here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mON0HyI9Fek
Main duties of the job
To provide an excellent research communications service by carrying out and leading on a range of communications activities including Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in research and the Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) for Cornwall
To improve and enhance the Trust's internal and external communications function in relation to research through a range of channels, producing written and video content, whilst engaging with the public
Promoting a positive research image of the Trust to staff, the media and key stakeholders, ensuring messages are communicated in an effective and timely manner.
To support the Trust's behaviours & values.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or professional qualification in communications/public relations/journalism.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Competent computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience of working in the specialist field of Communications / Public Relations
- Experience of engagement the public in events and activities
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience in designing and producing documents
- Experience of working on websites/intranet sites
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent telephone manner
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to complete tasks, within given timescales
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels, internal and external, and members of the public
- Sound working knowledge and understand of social media
- Good organisational skills to ensure tasks and responsibilities are carried out efficiently, and to agreed deadlines
- Able to maintain a clear focus under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or professional qualification in communications/public relations/journalism.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Competent computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience of working in the specialist field of Communications / Public Relations
- Experience of engagement the public in events and activities
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience in designing and producing documents
- Experience of working on websites/intranet sites
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent telephone manner
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to complete tasks, within given timescales
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels, internal and external, and members of the public
- Sound working knowledge and understand of social media
- Good organisational skills to ensure tasks and responsibilities are carried out efficiently, and to agreed deadlines
- Able to maintain a clear focus under pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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