Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Skills
Excellent telephone manner
- Skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Skills
Ability to complete tasks, within given timescales
- Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels, internal and external, and members of the public
- Skills
Sound working knowledge and understand of social media
- Skills
Good organisational skills to ensure tasks and responsibilities are carried out efficiently, and to agreed deadlines
- Skills
Able to maintain a clear focus under pressure
- Experience
Experience of working in the specialist field of Communications / Public Relations and working with members of the public
- Experience
Experience of engaging the public in events and activities
- Qualifications
Relevant degree or professional qualification in communications/public relations/journalism or equivalent experience
- Qualifications
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Qualifications
Competent computer skills
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous NHS experience
- Experience
Experience in designing and producing documents
- Experience
Experience of working on websites/intranet sites
- Experience
Experience of working on PPIE or engagement events
Job overview
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
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This advert is for Research Communications and PPIE Specialist with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Specialist (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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