Band 6 Communications Specialist

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications Specialist to support the Trust's Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) communications and engagement activities. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the visibility and reputation of RDI initiatives through innovative communications strategies across a variety of channels, both internally and externally. The successful applicant will lead on media relations for RDI projects, including responding to media enquiries and briefing stakeholders. The development and implementation of communication and engagement plans to support the Trust's RDI programmes will be key, therefore the successful applicant will need demonstrable experience in understanding and translating highly complex and scientific and medical information into accessible and engaging content for both internal and external audiences. Producing high-quality content for digital platforms, including social media, newsletters, and press releases is central to this role, as is the high level of support to public and stakeholder engagement activities, including events. Greater patient understanding and involvement in research is essential to our Trust's strategy to Build Healthier lives, therefore you will need to work in an extensively collaborative environment, across internal departments and with our external partners, to ensure effective communication and engagement.

• Proven experience in communications within a complex organisation, ideally in the healthcare sector.
• Knowledge of digital communications tools, social media management and content management systems.
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and editing skills with the ability to tailor communications to diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health policy and current themes in healthcare, particularly in research or health data.
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
  
  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is a leading NHS Trust that contributes heavily to cutting-edge research, development and innovation, with huge opportunities for patient involvement.
Our research teams are dedicated to providing and supporting world-class research, to improve patients' lives and make important advances in medicine. Our staff work independently and collaboratively, with internal support teams as well as hosted infrastructure and networks, to provide the best possible care for our patients both now and in the future. Join us and be part of a kind, bold, and connected, team, committed to innovation that delivers our vision of building healthier lives., We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.