Senior Communications Officer (Media Relations)

Job summary

Are you an experienced senior communications professional looking for your next big challenge? We are looking for an inspiring individual with an instinct for telling the story and showcasing the successes of one of the busiest NHS Trusts in the country.

If you are an experienced expert who understands healthcare or public sector challenges, we want to hear from you. You find networking easy, make natural connections to identify communications opportunities and build long lasting successful relationships.

You will know how to help us raise awareness and spread messages effectively for health stories that matter using the latest media, digital and social media techniques. You will get involved with all aspects of communications and be supported by a large, friendly team.

The closing deadline is 25th July 2022

Main duties of the job

The Senior Communications Officer (Band 6) will work within a corporate communications team to deliver impactful and evidence-based messaging and story-telling that resonate with our audiences.

This senior role will support the many innovations and technology transformations our organisation is involved with across all aspects of communications and marketing. We don't expect you to have all the skills listed but our team are able to offer this full range of advice and expertise to our Trust.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

At UHCW NHS Trust we actively encourage and support all staff to be COVID19 vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence to protect patients, colleagues, friends and family members.