Communications & Engagement Officer (R&i)

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Following a strategy refresh the Research and Innovation Service (R&I) have established the need to strengthen participation and engagement of service users, carers, staff and partner organisations. An experienced, self-starting Communications and Engagement Officer, with an interest in Mental Health and research, is required to help to develop and implement this aspect of the strategy.

The post holder will have excellent and engaging communication skills as they will be required to write materials and speak to a wide range of individuals and organisations. The communication will be complex as the post holder will be required to liaise with clinicians internal and external to the Trust, members of patient and carer support and involvement groups, the general public, and other local organisations.

The post holder will manage internal and external communications channels for Research & Innovation, with a predominant focus on verbal, digital and audio-visual formats. The post holder will provide communications advice and support all R&I staff members and stakeholders. They will be responsible for content management through planning, production and management of content across multiple channels, matching channels, styles and messages to audiences as appropriate, both internally and externally.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the R&I strategic objectives and contribute to the development and delivery of key communications campaigns and initiatives.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

See attached detailed job description and person specification

Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts



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