Research Communications and PPIE Specialist: Sponsorship Available

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Job summary

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The Research & Development Team are looking for a dedicated individual to manage external and internal research engagement communications for the Commercial Research Delivery Centre in relation to the patient and public involvement & engagement (PPIE) activities and work with our clinicians, researchers and members of the public to facilitate and increase PPIE throughout the community. The role will include promoting and protecting the reputation of the CRDC and to facilitate the delivery of effective communication with colleagues working across our locations. The role would involve working with a wide range of audiences and uses different communication channels to keep messages relevant, appealing and informative.

To watch our recruitment video, click here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mON0HyI9Fek

Main duties of the job

To provide an excellent research engagement service by carrying out and leading on a range of communications activities including PPIE in research across Cornwall

To improve and enhance the Trust’s internal and external communications in relation to research engagement and PPIE through a range of channels, producing written and video content, whilst engaging with the public

Promoting a positive research image of the Trust to staff, the media and key stakeholders, ensuring messages are communicated in an effective and timely manner.

To support the Trust’s behaviours & values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant degree or professional qualification in communications/public relations/journalism or equivalent experience
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Competent computer skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in the specialist field of Communications / Public Relations and working with members of the public
  • Experience of engaging the public in events and activities

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Experience in designing and producing documents
  • Experience of working on websites/intranet sites
  • Experience of working on PPIE or engagement events

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to complete tasks, within given timescales
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels, internal and external, and members of the public
  • Sound working knowledge and understand of social media
  • Good organisational skills to ensure tasks and responsibilities are carried out efficiently, and to agreed deadlines
  • Able to maintain a clear focus under pressure

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 15 September 2026

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