Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Communications Manager

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Job summary

Queen Victoria Hospital is full of untold stories. Life changing surgery and outstanding care happen here every day and we are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Manager to join our team on a 6 month fixed term contract.You will be involved in all areas of communications including engaging our staff and stakeholders, as well as building strong media relationships and helping develop and manage our online presence and intranet.Most importantly you will be a core member of a small team making a big difference.Why QVH? It is an exceptional place to work with skilled, caring and compassionate staff.If you are passionate about communications and want a role where you can make a real impact, please apply. If you would like an informal conversation please email Michelle Baillie, Acting Associate Director of Communications and Engagement, at michelle.baillie@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The Communications Manager will provide communications advice and support across the Trust's activities. This includes communicating with staff, media handling, public relations, social media and online presence.You will be responsible for developing strategic campaigns on high profile issues, for both internal and external audiences to ensure effective communication with staff, patients, the media, local stakeholders and the wider health economy.You will lead in anticipating and responding to media enquiries, briefing journalists as required.You will take the lead in external and internal publications as well as corporate event management and VIP visits to the Trust.This role involves communicating information, vital to the day-to-day business and the reputation of the Trust, to staff at all levels of the organisation as well as to external audiences including the media, patients, the wider public and national and local stakeholders. This information is often complex, can be contentious and may relate to high profile national and local issues.You can find out more about the role in the job description.

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Details

Date posted

24 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

276-6287961-AR

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant degree plus training and/or equivalent experience in communications to masters level.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience in communications or PR, preferably in the public sector
  • Demonstrating specialist knowledge of managing internal and external communications
  • Demonstrating specialist knowledge of managing internal and external communications
  • Evidence of developing and implementing PR activities including communication campaigns.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in communications/PR in the NHS.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of how the NHS works, local NHS issues and Government policy relating to the NHS.

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced IT skills, with particular experience of web management software.
  • Evidence of excellent time management skills and a proven ability to manage frequent interruptions, unpredictable work pressures and patterns.
  • Evidence of the ability to work to tight deadlines and juggle priorities.

Desirable

  • Evidence of strong diplomatic and influencing skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant degree plus training and/or equivalent experience in communications to masters level.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience in communications or PR, preferably in the public sector
  • Demonstrating specialist knowledge of managing internal and external communications
  • Demonstrating specialist knowledge of managing internal and external communications
  • Evidence of developing and implementing PR activities including communication campaigns.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in communications/PR in the NHS.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of how the NHS works, local NHS issues and Government policy relating to the NHS.

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced IT skills, with particular experience of web management software.
  • Evidence of excellent time management skills and a proven ability to manage frequent interruptions, unpredictable work pressures and patterns.
  • Evidence of the ability to work to tight deadlines and juggle priorities.

Desirable

  • Evidence of strong diplomatic and influencing skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Acting AD of Communications and Engagement

Michelle Baillie

michelle.baillie@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

276-6287961-AR

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


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