A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.The communications team at University Hospitals of Der.....
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
The communications team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) are recruiting for an expert in communications and engagement to support two strategic priorities; the implementation of our new electronic patient record (EPR) system, and our maternity improvement programme.
We are looking for a strategic, motivated and bright communications professional to join us for a career opportunity for up to two years.
The Trust is on a journey to deliver exceptional care to a local population of more than a million people across five hospital sites. As a communications team we have an important role to play in that journey - making sure our 14,500 staff have the information they need to do their jobs well, and to promote and protect the reputation of the Trust.
This post holder is part of the communications leadership team, and supports our ambitions by leading high-quality content aligned to our EPR and maternity programmes. Content includes patient, staff and corporate publication; campaigns and planning; Trust website and intranet; social media management; events; design; media handling; and stakeholder advice and support.
In this role you'll provide dedicated communications support to UHDB, based largely at Royal Derby Hospital, working across all functions including media, digital communications, internal communications, engagement, events and branding to help deliver the team's communications plans and ambitions in EPR and for our maternity service over the next two years.
You'll be managed by the head of communications, and work closely with leaders in the EPR programme and within Maternity.
Closing date of applications: 29 July 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed
If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
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This advert closes on Monday 29 Jul 2024
