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COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
NINEWELLS HOSPITAL
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT MANAGER, BAND 8A*
(*Salary and band are indicative only and are subject to Agenda for Change job evaluation)
PERMANENT
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced communications and engagement professional to lead our team of communications and engagement staff at NHS Tayside. Reporting to the Director of Communications and Engagement, you will be responsible for the line management and day-to-day operational management of the Communications and Engagement Team, taking responsibility for the implementation of the strategic communications and engagement priorities for NHS Tayside. You will oversee key pieces of work across media relations, crisis management, digital communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, corporate events, public engagement and internal and external communications, including with the public, our staff partners, Scottish Government and the media.
Extensive experience in corporate communications, public relations, media, crisis communications, and digital communications is essential. This will ideally be supported by a relevant professional qualification and experience of public/community engagement.
NHS experience would be a benefit but is not essential. We need someone who can pick up projects quickly, has a creative approach to supporting successful communications campaigns, is familiar with good practice stakeholder engagement and is experienced in producing content and managing digital platforms.
If you have what it takes to excel in the everchanging NHS communications and engagement landscape, please get in touch.
Informal enquiries to: Jane Duncan, Director of Communications and Engagement on 01382 740047.
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week, including participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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