Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) provide NHS care for a population of 800,000 in Portsmouth, South East Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Our 11,000 staff operate from two main sites: Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and St Mary's Hospital in Newport, Isle of Wight. Both Trusts are rated 'Good' by the CQC.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and highly creative individual to lead and tell our story, showcasing how we are delivering excellent care for our communities.
This is a pivotal role providing strategic leadership, professional advice, and expertise. You will lead a team delivering and continually improving our external and internal communications and public engagement work. You will also manage and prioritise a significant and complex portfolio of services including the 24/7 media relations service, public engagement, event engagement and public consultation.
Job responsibilities
You will need to be a senior communications and engagement expert with proven track record as inventive, driven and compassionate leader. You will be comfortable working in fast-paced and often unpredictable environments, managing complex and evolving stakeholder relationships and be a natural collaborator, both inside and outside of the organisation.
You will report to, and work closely with, the Chief People Officer and Chief Executive to ensure we manage, protect and enhance the reputation of our organisation, through clear and coherent messaging and impactful communications that reflect our objectives and strategic plans.
Joining IWT and PHU means becoming part of a dedicated team focused on delivering excellent care for our communities. You will play a crucial role in shaping how we communicate our mission and achievements to the public, ensuring that our message is clear, impactful, and aligned with our strategic plans.
If you are a seasoned communications professional with the necessary attributes to succeed in this pivotal role, we welcome your application. Be part of our story in delivering outstanding healthcare services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional Degree/Post Graduate Qualification in Communications, Public Relations or related field or equivalent experience
* Evidence of sustained personal and professional development
Experience
* Extensive experience at a senior level with a large-scale communications function including stakeholder engagement
* Successful track record in dealing with large scale change
* Demonstrable record of improving both internal and external communications in a complex organisation
* Experience of successful media relations including confident handling of press, radio and TV interview on contentious subjects
* Demonstrable experience of using social and digital media to communicate with key audiences
* Extensive experience of crisis strategy and management
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.
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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