Communications and Engagement Officer (Research and Innovation)

In this post you will develop and lead on delivery of communication and engagement for Research across Sheffield Children's. Working closely with the Research and Innovation team, you will develop the communications activity for research, leading on dynamic, relevant and engaging promotion of research for colleagues, the public, donors and key stakeholders. Building successful awareness raising and engagement activity, you will raise patient participation and colleague engagement in research amongst our diverse colleague base. You will build measurement into everything you do, testing and adapting as you go.

At Sheffield Children's research and innovation is integral to our future and it's been at our core since our founding in 1876. Over the past 150 years, we have led the way in paediatric care, developing innovative approaches to treating children as we pursue our mission to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Excellence in research ensures the best healthcare outcomes for children. Over the next 5 years Sheffield Children's will:

• Grow research to rank among the world's paediatric research centres
• Become a UK leader in healthcare innovation, digital health, and child health technologies
• Build the National Centre for Child Health Technology uniting researchers, businesses, healthcare professionals, young people families and funders to tackle major healthcare challenges
• Develop technologies addressing national priorities in child health including prevention, health inequalities, childhood obesity, mental health, cancer, disabilities, and long-term conditions
We are committed to fully integrating research and innovation across the Trust, ensuring everyone understands its importance and has opportunities to take part., At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are: 1. Outstanding Patient Care 2. Brilliant Place to work 3. Leaders in Children's Health We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise. As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health. Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.