EPR Communications and Engagement Lead
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
The role requires someone with specialist communication and engagement expertise (as well as energy and enthusiasm) to plan and deliver our new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) to improve quality & safety and to enable efficient working practices, leading to better patient experiences.As EPR Communications & Engagement Lead you will have a high level of experience in developing and delivering high impact change communication programmes and working in collaboration with both senior and front-line operational and clinical staff. The post holder should be skilled at engaging with staff and stakeholders and developing effective partnerships to ensure that the EPR is co-designed and user-led.
Interviews are planned for the 17th of September.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead the communications and engagement work stream, working as part of the EPR Programme team and in partnership with the Trust's Communication team to devise, plan and deliver a communications strategy covering:o Internal communications, ensuring the Programme can provide information to staff and engage with them through a variety of means, building staff knowledge and confidence.o External public communications, including seeking out interesting stories and considering appropriate channels for spreading positive news about the Programme.o External stakeholder communications, ensuring that they are aware of key information about the organisation and briefed on a regular basis, that our messages are communicated effectively, and partners are engaged and supportive of our strategic direction; ando Digital communications, ensuring that channels are exploited to provide opportunities for engagement as well as broadcast communications and that the trust is using the appropriate channels.
About us
BackgroundWe are implementing a new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) to improve quality & safety and to enable efficient working practises, leading to better patient experiences.The EPR Communications and Engagement Lead will play a pivotal role in the implementation of the EPR, by planning and delivering the communications and engagement strategy, ensuring milestones are met and risks appropriately managed.The post holder will lead on planning, identifying and delivering activities to create awareness and understanding and increase staff engagement, morale and participation in the EPR programme to maximise adoption and realisation of benefits and design and delivery of the programme.
Date posted
15 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
354-CO-21456-A
Job locations
Portland House
Richmond Road
Worthing
BN11 1HS
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Portland House
Richmond Road
Worthing
BN11 1HS
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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