Communications Manager – Nova Programme

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The post holder will work as a key member of the communications team delivering an effective communications service for EPUT with a focus on supporting The Nova, Electronic Patient Record programme.

Main duties of the job

Develop relationships with colleagues across the Programme team to create a programme of internal and external communications to support the effective delivery of the programme.

Develop, implement and evaluate a range of communications tactics, including campaigns, stakeholder communications, consultations and events as required. This includes managing budgets and schedules, as well as managing external contractors and suppliers as required.

Commission, write and edit complex internal and external communications materials including reports, articles, media releases, statements and information products.

Create written and visual content, bulletins, newsletters and other communications products for electronic and print distribution. Organise distribution as required using a range of tools, platforms and channels.

Develop, review and evaluate communications channels and activities to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Provide reactive media management, using expertise to manage reputational risk. Respond to media enquiries, brief journalists; manage events, press conferences, photo calls and visits as needed.

Develop and maintain knowledge of communication systems and platforms as needed.

Work with colleagues across the programme to provide relevant communications support to deliver programme objectives.

Receive and respond to queries from Trust colleagues and members of the public, providing excellent customer service.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Nhs health experience

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • A level or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • National Policies and initiatives
  • Knowledge of programme management

Desirable

  • Personal qualities

driver

Essential

  • needs to be able to drive

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: 14 August 2026

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