Are you are a senior communications leader who wants to make a real difference?
We would love to meet you.
There’s nothing more amazing than improving lives. And no greater feeling than knowing you’re doing it better than ever before. That’s why, at Great Ormond Street Hospital, we’re always looking for ways to improve, as an organisation and as individuals.
We are looking for a senior leader who knows how important communications and engagement is in improving the way complex organisations work. You will be able to lead and grow a team that engages our staff and partners so they can deliver the best possible care to our young patients.
Your portfolio also covers internal communications and engagement, media relations, stakeholder relations, and public affairs. You will work closely with the Associate Director of Brand and Marketing to ensure we have a joined up approach to our marcomms strategy both on and offline. We’re looking for someone who can bring fresh thinking and suggest new ways of doing things. In return we’ll celebrate your achievements and support you to further learn and develop.
To find out more about the role please read through the job description and if you’d like an informal chat to see if we are the right fit for you please contact: Winona.linford@gosh.nhs.uk
The focus of the role is to ensure that patients, families, staff and stakeholders understand the services offered by the Trust, understand the Trust’s purpose and strategy, are able to influence services and are well informed and engaged in the work of the Trust. The post holder is also accountable for effective communications and engagement strategy for to the NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service London. This is a partnership between Evelina London Children’s Hospital (part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
The aim of the postholder is to ensure that all corporate communications embody the values of the organisation, that the purpose and strategy are well-communicated and that they deliver communications strategies to support the delivery of the overarching strategy including associated culture change programmes.
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Winona Linford Job title: Executive Assistant Email address: Winona.linford@gosh.nhs.uk
