Research Communications & PPIE Specialist - #141303

The Research & Development Team are looking for a an individual to manage external and internal research communications for the Royal Cornwall Hospitals in relation to the Cornwall Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) and work with our clinicians, researchers and members of the public to facilitate and increase Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement throughout the community. The role will include promoting and protecting the reputation of the Research & Development Department within the Trust and to facilitate the delivery of effective communication with colleagues working across our hospitals. 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

To provide an excellent research communications service by carrying out and leading on a range of communications activities including Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in research and the Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) for Cornwall

To improve and enhance the Trust’s internal and external communications function in relation to research 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.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It’s established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bianca Mills Job title: Head of Research & Development Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01872255164

Michelle Hill

R&D HR & Facilities Coordinator

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01872 255164