Communications and Engagement Programme Lead (Digital)
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Job Summary
This is a senior role within our Communications and Engagement Team - we are looking for someone experienced and values-driven, who brings compassionate leadership. The EPR system will impact 17,000 staff across the Devon system. This role will work closely with the Communications & Engagement Manager for EPR and liaise with other programme leads to ensure staff and patient communications are clear and consistent.
In This Role, You Will Be Responsible For
* Coordinating communications across UHP ensuring consistent messaging and alignment of activities throughout One Devon.
* Helping to execute the communications and engagement strategy for EPR, tailoring messaging for both internal and external audiences to ensure the successful adoption of the EPR system, and for other UHP digital systems.
* Building and nurturing relationships with stakeholders, staff, and partner organisations.
* Maintaining the development of Trust digital communications offering such as the Trust website and intranet.
* Line Management of a small team.
This role offers a unique opportunity to play a part in leading communications for a major digital transformation project, and continue to push for ways in leading the Trust's digital communications offering.
About Us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
Job Responsibilities
As the Communications & Engagement Programme Lead for Digital at UHP, you will be responsible for:
* Be the UHP lead for the Communications and Engagement EPR Programme, including planning and overseeing the delivery and evaluation of communication and engagement plans.
* Coordinating communications across UHP ensuring consistent messaging and alignment of activities throughout the One Devon EPR Programme.
* Helping to execute the communications and engagement strategy for EPR, tailoring messaging for both internal and external audiences.
* Creating impactful communication assets and working closely with teams to produce content that resonates with all stakeholders.
* Building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, staff, and partner organisations.
* Maintaining and leading the development of the Trust's digital communications offering, such as the Trust website, the intranet, digital screens.
* Line Management of a small team of digital specialists.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Masters level qualification in Communications or a related field or post graduate diploma plus relevant demonstrable experience.
* Membership of CIPR, CIM or PRCA.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
* Significant demonstrable experience in PR/Communications, including in the public sector.
* Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating successful communications campaigns.
* Experience of using communications and engagement to support major change management programmes.
* Experience of identifying and developing communication channels, including online.
* A track record in media and social management.
* Experience of managing high-profile and sensitive issues effectively.
* Experience of managing people.
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.
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.
Employer Details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Brittany House, Plymouth, PL6 5YE
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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