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Deputy Director of Communications

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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be an authentic leader aligned with PROUD values, able to guide a communications team, influence stakeholders, ensure clear messaging, and engage diverse communities effectively.
  • You will lead a communications team, advise on engagement strategies, influence stakeholders, promote key messages, and facilitate dialogue with diverse communities to enhance the Trust's reputation.

Requirements

  • - Authentic leader who shares PROUD values
  • - Ability to guide Trust's communications, engagement, and marketing function
  • - Head up a team of communication, engagement, and design professionals
  • - Able to work with and influence people across the organization
  • - Provide advice on communications and engagement activity
  • - Ensure key messages are clearly articulated
  • - Maintain good reputation of the Trust internally and externally
  • - Enable and hold sustainable dialogue with diverse communities
  • - Ensure communication is visible and effective

Responsibilities

  • - Head up a team of communication, engagement, and design professionals
  • - Provide expertise to major programs and respond to the Trust's communications, engagement, and marketing needs
  • - Work with and influence people across the organization and external partners
  • - Provide advice on communications and engagement activity to promote organizational values and services
  • - Ensure key messages are clearly articulated and provide advice to maintain the Trust's good reputation
  • - Enable and hold sustainable and meaningful dialogue with diverse communities
  • - Ensure communication is visible and effective

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Deputy Director of Communications?

The main responsibilities include leading the communications, engagement, and marketing function, providing advice on communications strategy, articulating key messages, managing the Trust's reputation during negative coverage, and enabling dialogue with diverse communities.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have extensive experience in communications, engagement, and marketing within a health or similar environment, along with leadership experience and the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.

Is there a team that the Deputy Director of Communications will be leading?

Yes, the Deputy Director will head up a team of communication, engagement, and design professionals.

What values does Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust prioritize?

The Trust shares PROUD values, which emphasize being patient-centered, responsive, open, united, and determined.

Will the Deputy Director of Communications be involved in high-profile or contentious issues?

Yes, the role involves providing advice and guidance to senior personnel on complex and high-profile or contentious communications issues.

How does the Trust aim to communicate with diverse communities?

The Trust aims to enable sustainable and meaningful dialogue with diverse communities, ensuring their strategy reflects the aspirations and needs of all those it serves.

What are the main acute hospital sites under Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

The main acute hospital sites are Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital.

Where can I find more information about the job description and main responsibilities?

For further details, please check the Job Description on the documents tab or contact emer.delaney1@nhs.net.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1993
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services, including emergency care, elective surgeries, and specialized treatments, across its hospitals and clinics. Their mission is to deliver excellent, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and overall well-being. They focus on providing high-quality, compassionate, and accessible services to meet the diverse needs of the community they serve.