Transforming Care Digitally - Communications Lead
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39959.00 - £48117.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucester, GL3 4AW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9327-26-0331 |
Summary
The post holder will: Produce and coordinate communication activities including e-flyers, newsletters, and material for digital channels Coordinate events, including engagement sessions and workshops Work in partnership with colleagues to advise, influence and support them on communications and engagement issues as required. This will include writing communication plans and projects, and advising on reactive, sensitive and high-profile issues Support the digital services team to ensure projects are planned, managed and delivered effectively using a range of media, including the production of informative films Initiate opportunities for internal awareness including the development of articles for newsletters and intranet copy Analyse complex facts or situations, comparing options and evaluating the best approach to deal with technical, clinical or sensitive issues Ensure all Trust information meets NHS corporate identity guidelines and the Trusts own style guide. Monitor, and evaluate communication activities, providing regular updates and recommendations Help the team(s) fulfil objectives and promote good relations with all stakeholders both internal and external Contribute new ideas and use appropriate resources to deliver and manage engaging content for multiple projects Manage ad hoc communications campaigns for Trust digital projects making sure that they are visible both within and outside of the organisation as appropriate. DIMENSIONS The Communications Teams main role is to lead how the Trust interacts with our community and how we communicate with patients, staff and other interested groups, such as the media and local politicians. The Digital Services team provides all of the IT systems colleagues need to perform their roles, including clinical systems. Our main areas of work for communications include: managing the reputation of the organisation developing, implementing and evaluating communications strategies ensuring effective two-way internal communications planning proactive communications responsibility for the organisation's intranet, website, and associated websites managing the Trusts social media channels co-ordination of printing/advertising/surveys co-ordinating the appearance of all Trust printed and electronic materials producing high quality information for service users, carers and other audiences managing the Trust and NHS brand identity planning and support of various events managing membership and communicating with members of our Trust social marketing campaigns Providing professional, timely and supportive communications advice to our stakeholder