Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term contract until June 25th 2025.
The post holder will work with the Communications Director and wider communications team to develop and sustain an effective communications service for Essex Partnership University Trust,. The post holder will focus on supporting EPUT's internal and external communications around the Essex Mental Health Inquiry reporting into the Head of Public Affairs within the Trust's Communications Team with a dotted line into the Inquiry project team.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Day-to-day management including planning and allocation of resources and tasks.
- Lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of a range of communications campaigns focussed on ensuring staff understand the progress of the Inquiry and the support available to them. The post holder will also support the Head of Public Affairs to coordinate the management of MP and external stakeholder communications and work with the Head of Communications to ensure that there is alignment across media handling in relation to the Inquiry. This includes managing budgets and schedules, and external contractors and suppliers as required.
- Commission, write and edit complex internal and external communications materials including reports, articles, media releases, statements and information products.
- Develop a communications plan to support the Inquiry, working with the project team,- writing content. coordinating attendance, attending and producing virtual and live events
- Develop and maintain knowledge of all the Trust's communication systems and platforms.
- Work in partnership with colleagues from teams across the Trust, and where appropriate external partner organisations, to deliver Inquiry related communications programmes.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take a look at the job description and personal specification for the full details of this post.
if you would like further advice please contact
Mark Graver
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take a look at the job description and personal specification for the full details of this post.
if you would like further advice please contact
Mark Graver
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to A Level or equivalent relevant service
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national Policies and initiatives affecting the NHS Knowledge of national /local changes which may require Interpretation and Communicating to the Workforce Extensive management within a communications department
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working In the NHS, public Sector or a membership Organisation Devising and executing successful communication strategies and plans through understanding of internal communications and effective methods, including the organisation and production of live events Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines Experience of media relations / issuing press releases copywriting for a variety of media including press releases, newsletters and website Development and Management of website Able to communicate effectively and confidently with all levels of staff including directors, external agencies and the general public.
personal qualities
Essential
- Integrity and probity Ability to establish Personal credibility with members of the Board of Directors and Governors, Senior Managers and external organisations. Shares the beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour Ensures that the Organisational values of we care, we learn, we empower are demonstrated by self and others everyday and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly; or raised with the relevant line manager or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Fitness Analysis as Appropriate Current driving licence - ability to travel across sites and across Trust Boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to A Level or equivalent relevant service
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national Policies and initiatives affecting the NHS Knowledge of national /local changes which may require Interpretation and Communicating to the Workforce Extensive management within a communications department
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working In the NHS, public Sector or a membership Organisation Devising and executing successful communication strategies and plans through understanding of internal communications and effective methods, including the organisation and production of live events Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines Experience of media relations / issuing press releases copywriting for a variety of media including press releases, newsletters and website Development and Management of website Able to communicate effectively and confidently with all levels of staff including directors, external agencies and the general public.
personal qualities
Essential
- Integrity and probity Ability to establish Personal credibility with members of the Board of Directors and Governors, Senior Managers and external organisations. Shares the beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour Ensures that the Organisational values of we care, we learn, we empower are demonstrated by self and others everyday and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly; or raised with the relevant line manager or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Fitness Analysis as Appropriate Current driving licence - ability to travel across sites and across Trust Boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
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).
