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Job overview

To lead the development of a science communications strategy for CUH, which supports the wider communication strategy. You will build strong relationships with scientists and researchers at CUH to create a pipeline of research news stories for our regional and national media.

Main duties of the job

Develop the Trust’s science, research and innovation communications plan, to include all of its external audiences, and include the channels and messages required to ensure effective two-way communication is effectively maintained at all times.

Work with Trust staff at all levels across the organisation to identify, plan, research, implement, develop and evaluate a range of communications projects, campaigns and high profile events and issues.

Source, develop and create the highest quality content for CUH communications channels .

Build strong relationships with scientists and researchers at CUH to create a pipeline of research stories.

Plan and deliver ambitious media outreach, commissioning and creating the assets needed for multi-channel coverage.

Be first point of contact and lead support within the communications team for science and research stories.

Translate complex science and research into accessible and impactful human interest stories and understand their application to CUH audiences.

Build relationships with science journalists and outlets in the UK and beyond to secure ongoing overage of CUH’s work at the forefront of life science.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.