Communications and Engagement Lead (Our Future Hospital) inBarnstaple inBarnstaple PUBLISHED 23 DEC 2023
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For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
Our Future Hospital (OFH) programme
North Devon District Hospital is one of 40 hospitals included in the Governments New Hospital Programme. Backed by over £20 billion of investment, this commitment forms part of the Health Infrastructure Plan, a strategic long term programme of investment to ensure our health-care system, and its staff, has the world-class facilities it needs for the future.
About you
This is a high profile programme and you will work closely with the Our Future Hospital Programme team, providing specialist advice in helping us develop and deliver communications that will engage the whole spectrum of stakeholders local, national and political in our exciting plans. You will support the delivery of business cases at strategic, outline and full business case levels, providing advice on your specialist areas.
You will be a key member of the programme and will work across the teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and in line with the programmes plan. You will be solution focused when working through any problems, and have the expertise to provide leadership, guidance and education to more junior members of the team.
What are we looking for?
- Communication and engagement experience on high value estates projects
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Proven experience of developing complex engagement plans for large programmes
- Ability to work in a constantly changing environment
- The ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external staff, patients, public and other key stakeholders
What we can offer:
- A supportive and friendly team environment to help you develop in our wider organisation.
- Flexible working policy - including hybrid working
- NHS benefits - including length of service and pension (if applicable)
- An exciting and rewarding role in which you can really make a difference for the local community of Northern Devon.
Please note, the Job Description for this role is currently going through the formal matching process and therefore the banding may be subject to change.
Working Pattern:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with core office days Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Interview Dates:
22nd October 2024 (which will include a scenario discussion)
Pay:
The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).
For further information please contact:
Nicola Brewer, OFH Programme Manager on, /
This is a fixed term contract for 18 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Want to be involved in the biggest hospital building programme in a generation?
Are you passionate about the future of North Devon District Hospital?
As a proven Communications & Engagement specialist, you will be involved in a once in a generation opportunity to help redevelop and futureproof our hospital services to provide better care for patients, a better place to work for our NHS staff and to help the NHS reach its net zero carbon ambition.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
Our Future Hospital (OFH) programme
North Devon District Hospital is one of 40 hospitals included in the Governments New Hospital Programme. Backed by over £20 billion of investment, this commitment forms part of the Health Infrastructure Plan, a strategic long term programme of investment to ensure our health-care system, and its staff, has the world-class facilities it needs for the future.
About you
This is a high profile programme and you will work closely with the Our Future Hospital Programme team, providing specialist advice in helping us develop and deliver communications that will engage the whole spectrum of stakeholders local, national and political in our exciting plans. You will support the delivery of business cases at strategic, outline and full business case levels, providing advice on your specialist areas.
You will be a key member of the programme and will work across the teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and in line with the programmes plan. You will be solution focused when working through any problems, and have the expertise to provide leadership, guidance and education to more junior members of the team.
What are we looking for?
- Communication and engagement experience on high value estates projects
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Proven experience of developing complex engagement plans for large programmes
- Ability to work in a constantly changing environment
- The ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external staff, patients, public and other key stakeholders
What we can offer:
- A supportive and friendly team environment to help you develop in our wider organisation.
- Flexible working policy - including hybrid working
- NHS benefits - including length of service and pension (if applicable)
- An exciting and rewarding role in which you can really make a difference for the local community of Northern Devon.
Please note, the Job Description for this role is currently going through the formal matching process and therefore the banding may be subject to change.
Working Pattern:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with core office days Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Interview Dates:
22nd October 2024 (which will include a scenario discussion)
Pay:
The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).
For further information please contact:
Nicola Brewer, OFH Programme Manager on, /
This is a fixed term contract for 18 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Want to be involved in the biggest hospital building programme in a generation?
Are you passionate about the future of North Devon District Hospital?
As a proven Communications & Engagement specialist, you will be involved in a once in a generation opportunity to help redevelop and futureproof our hospital services to provide better care for patients, a better place to work for our NHS staff and to help the NHS reach its net zero carbon ambition.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
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