EPR Communications and Engagement Lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

To develop, lead and monitor the communications strategy for the EPR programme, and to drive forward the implementation of that strategy, working collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues across the Trust, ensuring a proactive and consistent approach is maintained and effective communications are in place when dealing with reactive issues. Lead programme level communication activities, and with a focus on maximising engagement and participation with the widest possible range of staff. In partnership with the Communications team, develop and implement high quality internal communications to build staff engagement in the EPR programme. Distil highly complex information into accessible and engaging content suitable for a range of audiences and tailor them to be used across a range of communications platforms, including media releases, stakeholder newsletters, social media, staff bulletins, online platforms and other channels as needed. Ensure reputational issues are escalated appropriately, that plans are put in place to deal with these and that risks are identified, logged and managed. Develop and identify events and issues for which the Programme will require a public or media response or for which there are opportunities to promote the Programme, working with the Communications team to ensure activity is delivered. Use appropriate evaluation tools to demonstrate the effectiveness of communicationsstrategies and plans, supporting the EPR Programme Director in advising senior leadersof the outcome of such evaluation and advising on any required amendments. Use judgement to identify and interpret areas for developing communications capacityacross the Programme at all levels (in sometimes complex situations), consideringsolutions (and any financial implications) and providing advice in order to supporteffective communication. Interpret and implement national policies in relation to communications across the EPRProgramme, and work with the Communications team to ensure dissemination within theorganisation. Deliver objectives and meet deadlines for communication and stakeholder engagementprojects, including the management of projects, within timescales and resources. Work as part of the EPR Programme team on the planning, management andcommunication arrangements for all stakeholders, sites and services. Continually develop and implement new ways to involve and engage service users, staff,stakeholders and other services. Lead on or support events, related to own work workstream or the wider work of the EPRProgramme, such as stakeholder sessions, training sessions, etc., in collaboration withthe wider programme and other partners where appropriate. The post holder will be expected to manage a budget for communications and engagement activities and in line with the allowed budget.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Recognised project management qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge/Experience

• Excellent written, verbal and visual communications skills
• Significant experience of communications and engagement practice, management and planning
• Knowledge of equality and diversity and legal requirements.
• Ability to give sound communications and engagement advice to senior colleagues.
• Ability to generate positive news stories for a wide range of media
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while working to tight deadlines
• Ability to work under own initiative
• IM&T - digitally literate
• Experience of managing projects to deadlines
• Experience of developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies
• Experience of writing and creating content for a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to work well under pressure

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1HS

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/