Job Description

For more information on the and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Our team has a broad remit in ensuring that our patients, colleagues and stakeholders understand the services offered by the trust, understand our mission, are able to influence services and are well-informed and engaged in the work of the Trust. The Communications Manager will support this by planning, implementing and evaluating communications projects and campaigns to support Trust teams and help deliver the Trust strategy. They will be responsible for media and public relations, and will take a proactive approach to increase our positive media opportunities.

They will have line management responsibility and as a senior member of the team will help maintain the quality and creativity of what we do. The successful candidate will work at our site in Exeter, with the opportunity for home working as appropriate. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 09:00-17:00, Monday - Friday.

Interview Date: Wednesday 20th December 2023. For further information please contact: Emily Simpson, Executive and Specialist Recruitment Lead on 07958 931414 or email emily.simpson21@nhs.net 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.