Communications Officer B6

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a communications professional to engage with the public and stakeholders about research opportunities. You will play a vital role in increasing research participation through creative communication strategies. Join a compassionate team that values professional development and well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and experienced communications professional.
• Passionate about research.
• Curious and creative mind for interaction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of communication activities to the public.
• Work with partners to describe research to the public.
• Support the Communications Manager in creating plans.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Engagement

Job description

NIHR South East Regional Research Delivery Network is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced communications professional. You will join the organisation at an exciting time and be part of a collaborative regional and national communications team to deliver RDN-wide communication and engagement activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about research to play an active role in delivering a wide range of communication activities to members of the public, service users, and health and care staff, informing them about research and opportunities to participate in studies.

The person in this role will work with partners across different health and care settings in the South East to help describe their research to the public. You will also work with research participants to share their stories of how research has positively impacted their lives.

This role is vital for the region’s success in achieving the RDN strategic objectives and raising awareness of our collective work locally and nationally.

Supporting the Communications Manager, you will contribute to creating plans, generating ideas, and supporting the delivery of communication and engagement initiatives. A curious and creative mind will help you interact with diverse groups, including the general public and professionals, to shape and deliver region-wide communications. Expect variety, interesting subjects, and people, with no two days being the same. Building relationships and exploring different approaches will help ensure important information reaches communities where research participation is most needed.

The impact of this role will be reflected in increased involvement and participation in research.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. We value our 5,000 colleagues and offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program, along with opportunities for professional development. Our diverse Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued throughout your career.

We are clinically led, providing joined-up care that bridges hospital and community services, including regional specialist cancer care. Our main hospital is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. We also provide adult community health services across Guildford and Waverley.

The CQC has rated us as Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and is investing in its future, with over £45 million planned for upgrades and new equipment in the coming years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it is not our usual practice, adverts may close early, so we encourage you to apply promptly.

Watch a video about Royal Surrey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Gillian Reeves
• Job title: Communications Manager
• Email: [e-mail]