Current jobs related to Maternity Communications Lead - Leicester, Leicester - University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

  • Fundraising and Communications Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Premier Christian Communications Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Fundraiser and Communications OfficerSaffires is seeking an experienced fundraiser to join its close-knit team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, the Fundraiser and Communications Officer will use expert communication skills and a keen sense of initiative to identify fundraising opportunities, build relationships with potential donors, and...

  • Fundraising and Communications Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Premier Christian Communications Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Fundraiser and Communications OfficerSaffires is seeking an experienced fundraiser to join its close-knit team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, the Fundraiser and Communications Officer will use expert communication skills and a keen sense of initiative to identify fundraising opportunities, build relationships with potential donors, and...

  • Fundraising and Communications Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Premier Christian Communications Ltd Full time

    Saffires is seeking an experienced fundraiser to join its team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, the Fundraising and Communications Specialist will use expert communication skills and a keen sense of initiative to identify fundraising opportunities, build relationships with potential donors, and manage ongoing fundraising campaigns. By coordinating...

  • Fundraising and Communications Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Premier Christian Communications Ltd Full time

    Fundraising and Communications OfficerSaffires is seeking an experienced fundraiser to join its team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, the Fundraising and Communications Officer will leverage their expertise in communication and relationship-building to identify fundraising opportunities, build relationships with potential donors, and manage ongoing...

  • Fundraising and Communications Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Premier Christian Communications Ltd Full time

    Fundraising and Communications OfficerSaffires is seeking an experienced fundraiser to join its team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, the Fundraising and Communications Officer will leverage their expertise in communication and relationship-building to identify fundraising opportunities, build relationships with potential donors, and manage ongoing...

  • Fundraising and Communications Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Premier Christian Communications Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Fundraiser and Communications OfficerSaffires is seeking an experienced fundraiser to join its close-knit team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, the Fundraiser and Communications Officer will use expert communication skills and a keen sense of initiative to identify fundraising opportunities, build relationships with potential donors, and...

  • Fundraising and Communications Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Premier Christian Communications Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Fundraiser and Communications OfficerSaffires is seeking an experienced fundraiser to join its close-knit team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, the Fundraiser and Communications Officer will use expert communication skills and a keen sense of initiative to identify fundraising opportunities, build relationships with potential donors, and...

  • Maternity Service Director

    1 month ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Maternity Service Director. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our maternity services and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care to our patients.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership and direction to the maternity service, ensuring that...

  • Maternity Service Director

    1 month ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Maternity Service Director. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our maternity services and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care to our patients.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership and direction to the maternity service, ensuring that...

  • Maternity Service Director

    1 month ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Maternity Service Director. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our maternity services and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care to our patients.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership and direction to the maternity service, ensuring that...

  • Maternity Suite Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to fill the position of Maternity Suite Coordinator. This role is based at Leicester General Hospital, but employees have the possibility of cross-site working.The successful candidate will be part of a 24-hour roster, coordinating a busy delivery...

  • Maternity Suite Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maternity Suite Coordinator to join our team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to take on a leadership role in our maternity services.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the delivery suite, including unplanned care and...

  • Maternity Suite Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maternity Suite Coordinator to join our team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to take on a leadership role in our maternity services.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the delivery suite, including unplanned care and...

  • Maternity Service Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the position of Delivery Suite Coordinator. This role is a key part of the maternity service team and requires a strong clinical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced...

  • Maternity Suite Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced midwife to join our team as a Delivery Suite Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to take on a leadership role in our maternity services.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the delivery suite, including unplanned care and planned care such as induction of...

  • Maternity Suite Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced midwife to join our team as a Delivery Suite Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to take on a leadership role in our maternity services.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the delivery suite, including unplanned care and planned care such as induction of...

  • Maternity Suite Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced midwife to join our team as a Delivery Suite Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging clinical area, providing leadership and coordination to our maternity services.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the delivery suite, including unplanned care and planned care...

  • Maternity Suite Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced midwife to join our team as a Delivery Suite Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging clinical area, providing leadership and coordination to our maternity services.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the delivery suite, including unplanned care and planned care...

  • Maternity Suite Coordinator

    2 months ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to fill the position of Delivery Suite Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity for a midwife to take on a leadership role and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care in a fast-paced and challenging clinical environment.Key...

  • Maternity Suite Coordinator

    2 months ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to fill the position of Delivery Suite Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity for a midwife to take on a leadership role and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care in a fast-paced and challenging clinical environment.Key...

Maternity Communications Lead

3 months ago

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time

Position Overview

Are you an accomplished communications expert looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector? Join us in advancing your career within the dynamic environment of NHS Communications at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

The role of Maternity Communications Lead is both fast-paced and demanding, situated within one of the largest and most active NHS Trusts in the country.

This position emphasizes the importance of fostering both internal and external partnerships while supporting the execution of maternity enhancement initiatives. The successful candidate will deliver a high-quality, innovative communications and engagement service that aligns with the Trust's strategic objectives.

As a natural collaborator, you will generate inventive concepts and translate them into effective communications that yield measurable outcomes, while also mentoring and motivating colleagues throughout the process.

You will be an integral part of a team that plays a crucial role in realizing the vision of University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust to lead in healthcare and earn the trust of the communities we serve. Through narratives, insights, and reflections on the experiences of patients and staff, we strive to enhance the utilization of NHS services and the overall health of the public. Our responsibilities encompass all corporate communications, public relations, social media, website, and intranet activities. Additionally, we have a specialized medical illustration team that provides design and photography services, along with a patient and community engagement team.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will hold primary responsibility for maternity communications, integrated within the communication and engagement department.

The Maternity Communications Lead will devise and execute impactful communication and engagement strategies aimed at enhancing collaboration with maternity professionals and fostering trust within the diverse communities we serve.

Utilizing insights, the Lead will segment and customize our approaches, creating compelling and pertinent communication campaigns for staff, stakeholders, and the public.

About Us

Our newly developed strategy, shaped by the input and feedback from colleagues, patients, and partners, will guide us over the next several years.

We have established four primary objectives:

  • Delivering high-quality care for all,
  • Cultivating a positive workplace environment,
  • Building impactful partnerships, and
  • Achieving excellence in research and education.

We are committed to embedding health equity in all our endeavors, actively working to mitigate the avoidable disparities in healthcare that some individuals encounter, in collaboration with communities.

Our strategy is supported by new values that we aim to make a daily reality for everyone:

  • We are compassionate,
  • We take pride in our work,
  • We embrace inclusivity, and
  • We function as one cohesive team.

This is an exciting time as we look ahead with a clear understanding of our strengths and areas where we can focus our efforts to create an even greater impact for those we serve.

Job Responsibilities

Content and Channel Development - Collaborate closely with the broader Communications Team, the Director of Midwifery, and other stakeholders to co-create engaging content, ensuring that maternity staff are kept informed about the latest departmental developments and opportunities for involvement in change initiatives.

Brand Management - Oversee the implementation of the new Trust brand and visual identity within the context of maternity services.

Facilitating Transformation - Work in partnership with colleagues across relevant directorates and key external stakeholders to lead the development of communication plans aimed at enhancing patient experiences and improving the working conditions of maternity staff within #TeamUHL.

Evaluation - Assess reach, impact, and return on investment through both quantitative and qualitative methods to inform future strategies and assist with internal reporting.

Staff Engagement - Collaborate with relevant teams to develop and implement staff engagement plans that address employee needs, exemplify Trust values, and bring maternity improvements to life.

Communication Consultancy - Provide guidance on best practices and utilize our channels to disseminate and promote corporate messages, ensuring the integrity of our communications is maintained and delivery standards are upheld.

Deputizing for the Head of Campaigns - This includes managing communications matters across the spectrum of internal and campaign communications as needed.

On-Call Service - Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota to provide 24/7 communications support for the Trust.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrated behaviors consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviors.
  • Educated to degree level or possess equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in communications or working towards this standard.
  • Membership in a professional body.
  • Evidence of leadership development.

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in designing and executing successful multi-channel campaigns and communication strategies.
  • Experience utilizing employee insights to craft effective internal communication plans.
  • Experience in account management or business partnering internally.
  • Proficiency in complex channel management and reporting engagement metrics.
  • Familiarity with communication tools and the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs.
  • Experience collaborating with the public and community groups to develop communication strategies.

Desirable

  • Understanding of the challenges faced by the public sector, particularly within the NHS.
  • Experience managing risks and reporting.
  • Familiarity with CMS systems for websites and intranets, and confidence in their use.
  • Experience with engagement methods, including surveys, event facilitation, and focus groups.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confidence in establishing credibility at all organizational levels.
  • Ability to influence and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Capacity to be compassionate, inclusive, and accountable while leading staff and stakeholders.
  • Skill in managing sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
  • Ability to simplify complex documents into accessible language.
  • Strong knowledge of evolving communication techniques and the ability to leverage this information to enhance Trust communications.
  • A creative mindset that stays current with the latest trends to ensure effective communication.

Desirable

  • Experience in crisis management.
  • Experience in creating and delivering presentations to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience facilitating discussions or focus groups to gather insights.

Analytical and Judgment Skills

Essential

  • Ability to quickly analyze issues and make informed decisions.
  • Capacity to interpret data, generate reports, and provide recommendations to enhance engagement.
  • Proven ability to manage workload and make informed decisions in the absence of complete information, often under tight deadlines.

Desirable

  • Understanding of the public sector and awareness of the relevant social and political contexts impacting the health economy.

Planning and Organization Skills

Essential

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload effectively.
  • Skill in preparing concise yet insightful communications for senior stakeholders and a broad audience.
  • Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in desktop publishing software and content management systems.
  • Ability to research topics to produce engaging articles for staff.
  • Proven planning and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect, tailored to their individual needs.
  • Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities as both an employee and a service provider.

Desirable

  • Solid understanding of patient confidentiality and relevant legal frameworks, including libel law, the Freedom of Information Act, the Equality Act, and the Data Protection Act.

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to travel to various locations as necessary and attend Trust sites outside of regular hours when required.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback to support the development of others.