Department: Communications and Engagement Team Band 8b £62,215-£72,293 Per annum Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working We are looking for an experienced and skilled communications professional with the drive to lead our busy, fast-paced communications and engagement team at Milton Keynes University Hospital, responsible for delivering all internal, external and digital communications, content and collateral, PR and media relations, stakeholder engagement and corporate events You will be a senior influencer, adept at delivering impactful, evidence-based and ambitious communications and engagement strategies. You will be used to working in a complex system, managing sensitive issues and competing priorities. You will have a demonstrable commitment to collaborative working with stakeholders as well as a passion for improving communications and engagement to support high quality patient care and services The Head of Communications and Engagement will be given plenty of opportunities to work alongside senior leaders within the hospital, the broader health and care system and with regional and national organisations, such as the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, NHS England, and the Department for Health and Social Care For informal discussions about the role, please contact: Kate Jarman, Chief Corporate Services Officer kate.jarmanmkuh.nhs.uk Interview date: 24th October 2024 The role will further enable the successful candidate to grow both personally and professional through study and shadowing opportunities. It is an incredibly exciting time to be joining the Trust as the organisation continues to grow to meet the changing health needs of one of the fastest growing areas in the country. The Communications team will be at the heart of this evolution and the Head of Communications and Engagement will be pivotal in driving this strategic change forward. The Head of Communications and Engagement is responsible for leading the busy, fast-paced communications and engagement team at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Providing strategic professional advice and expertise on all aspects of communication, staff and stakeholder engagement for the Trust, the role requires the candidate to demonstrate leadership to both the department and within the wider organisation and health system. The Head of Communications and Engagement should have a helicopter view of the political landscape and the health and care system and utilise this knowledge to advise and influence senior leaders across the hospital as well as the local health economy. 'Administrative and Clerical colleagues experience a highly compassionate and inclusive work environment at MKUH, scoring 7.56 out of 10.’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023). Benefits You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Free on-site parking Free tea and coffee Great flexible working opportunities Discounted gym membership Lease car scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme On site nursery (chargeable) Extensive staff health and well-being programme Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kate Jarman Job title: Chief Corporate Services Officer Email address: Kate.Jarmanmkuh.nhs.uk