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Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, the post holder will provide clear communications support to the Senior Leadership Team of NHS Grampian. The successful candidate will provide high quality professional advice and expertise on all aspects of internal, external and digital communications. You will support in the development, implementation and evaluation of a range of communication projects, as well as media manage high profile issues.
You will build and maintain a positive reputation for NHS Grampian with our main audiences - patients, staff, partners and stakeholders. You will work within a small team on multi-channel communications and form part of the out-of-hours media relations rota. You will have experience in working flexibly and collaboratively with partner organisations with some experience in involvement and engagement activity.
The successful applicant should be a confident, highly motivated communications professional with a proven track record in the field. You will have driven successful communications activity in a complex public or private sector environment. You will be dedicated and flexible, sociable and enthusiastic, with the ability to approach delicate situations with compassion and sensitivity.
You must be able to work in a highly regulated environment, and demonstrate an understanding of the communication challenges in the health and care system.
You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
- Media and reputation management
- Social and digital media
- Communication management in highly charged situations
- The national and local political context in which the NHS operates
- The local and national priorities of the NHS
Informal enquiries to stuart.humphreys@nhs.scot