Job summary **This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.
** We have an exciting secondment opportunity to join the Communications team as Media and Communications Manager.
If you are passionate about effective, impactful and targeted communications and used to working within a fast-paced environment, then this is a great chance to expand your knowledge whilst making a difference with your skills and drive.
You will be responsible for ensuring that our internal and external stakeholders receive timely and relevant communications.
The post-holder will line manage the busy communications team and you will need to have proven team leadership experience, advanced communications and engagement skills and a keen eye for detail.
The role will also be expected to prioritise multiple and competing communications requests and work alongside colleagues at all levels across the Trust.
If this has caught your interest then please don't hesitate to contact Rachel Wallace, Deputy Director of Communications and Engagement R Hours per week hours.
Main duties of the job As Media and Communications Manager, the post holder will manage the communications and engagement team in delivering an effective and responsive service supporting leaders, managers and staff across East Cheshire NHS Trust.
They will also deputise, as required, for the Deputy Director of Communications and Engagement.
The role is designed to combine subject matter expertise, technical skills and management skills to develop a strong service delivery.
The Media and Communications Manager will lead the communications team in delivering a creative and innovative communications and engagement strategy for our Trust.
This strategy will respond to our business-as-usual communications requirements as well as driving momentum behind the communications and engagement campaigns for our key strategic Trust priorities.
It will reflect our Trust values and ambitions of co-production, representation and partnership working.
About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work.
You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us.
Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings.
Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level or Open University qualification or equivalent Over 5 years' experience in PR, Marketing and or Communications and holds a Press and PR or CIM/ CIPR accreditation or NCTJ qualification or equivalent Evidence of media and PR experience Desirable PR, Marketing and/ or communications background Evidence of continuing development Knowledge Essential Expertise in Public affairs and Media relations Effective press relationships and knowledge of effective PR protocols Experience of effective planning and writing of reactive PR statements for press and public affairs purposes Wide Political knowledge of the healthcare system Knowledge of key stakeholder groups and Stakeholder Engagement methodology Wide PR and communications knowledge Desirable Knowledge of the local Health and Social Care priorities Press relationships and knowledge of effective PR strategies Local knowledge Working knowledge of voluntary organisations Knowledge of the FOI Act Knowledge of the principles of public engagement and public consultation Skills Essential Demonstrable report writing and PR writing skills Competent in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and email.
Ability to gather, analyse and report upon a range of data and information Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to identify and promote positive news stories Analytical/ Numerical skills A good command of the English Language Demonstrable training skills Ability to identify new ways of working engaging key stakeholders Ability to prioritise, plan and focus on deadlines Proven ability to work with people from a range of organisations, levels and backgrounds Ability to interpret complex documentation and provide appropriate feedback Be a confident and effective team player Excellent negotiating skills Be able to work to tight and flexible time frames Desirable Demonstrable presentation skills Be able to work within tight budgets Experience Essential Experience of working in or closely with the media at all levels Experience of media training and the ability to train others Experience of working and communicating with a range of people at all levels.
Experience of organisational communications - internal and external Desirable Dealing with external agencies NHS information systems Experience of On-call working Experience of working within political environments Other Role Requirments Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details