Band 6 Communications and Engagement Lead

Job summary

We are looking for a creative and dynamic communications specialist to lead the delivery of the communication and engagement objectives of the Learning Disabilities and Autism (LDA) Collaborative - a partnership of local authority, NHS and voluntary sector organisations committed to working together to transform outcomes for autistic people and people with learning disabilities, across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).This contract will be for 12 months.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside inspirational individuals and organisations who are transforming care for autistic people and people with learning disabilities. Due to the work of the LDA Collaborative much progress has already been achieved and we are now one of the top performing areas in the country.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust offers a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment.

Whatever stage your career is at, we have career pathways and training and development opportunities to help you identify and grow your skills so you can take your next step with us.

Our benefits include, flexible working, free parking on all Trust sites, a generous annual leave package (27/33 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays dependent on service), a comprehensive health and wellbeing package and staff support groups.

Main duties of the job

You will take responsibility for communications and engagement for the LDA Collaborative including the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of a range of communications and engagement strategies and projects, including campaigns, events and engagement activities.

You will provide communications and public relations advice and leadership to ensure excellent reputation and stakeholder management will be a key element of this role. This will include working with local communities, experts by experience, carers, care provider organisations, service users and staff.

You will also be the primary point of contact with the media, researching and writing media releases and statements both proactively and reactively. Your ability tostimulate, facilitate and capture stories and the voice of autistic people and people with learning disabilities will be another key element of this role.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Employer's website

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

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