Research Communications and Engagement Lead
- NHS
- Part Time
- Leatherhead
- 51657.00 - 58785.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for someone who will encourage our communities - especially those currently under-represented to increase uptake in clinical trials. Working closely with the research delivery team, post holder will co-lead a targeted nine-month campaign to increase awareness, understanding, and participation in research among underserved and underrepresented communities.
Main duties of the job
This a new role linking across our research and communications teams to deliver high-impact, content-driven storytelling and engagement activity to raise the profile and impact of research across SABP and with our local communities.
A core priority of this role will be to work closely with theParticipant Inclusion & Research Engagement Lead to design and deliver a targeted nine-month outreach campaign to increase awareness, understanding, and participation in mental health research among under-served and under-represented communities.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification (certificate or diploma) in marketing, communications or public relations OR equivalent experience OR a masters degree in a subject relevant to the role.
- Highly specialist knowledge of communications, public relations and marketing communications techniques, normally acquired through degree-level study or equivalent experience, together with further specialist development and experience in communications, engagement or campaign management to master's-equivalent level.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in community engagement - preferable face-to-face
- oExperience in delivering successful internal and external communications and engagement and/or campaigns
- oProduction of campaign, engagement or other material.
Desirable
- Experience in mental health, healthcare, or academic research environments
- Knowledge of patient and public involvement (PPIE).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leatherhead Hub
18 Mole Business Park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
