Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About the Company

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top three Trusts to work for in the South West. We employ almost 5,500 staff and serve a population of over 750,000 across Wiltshire and neighbouring counties.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services (at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon) and community health services across Wiltshire. These services include community hospitals, community nursing and therapy, and children's and young people's services.

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Company Name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Information Analyst - Shared EPR

Job Description

Swindon, United kingdom

On site

10-10-2025

Company Name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Interim Director of Communications - BSW Hospitals Group

Job Description

**Job Title** Interim Director of Communications – 3 month fixed term **Role Summary** Lead the redesign of the Group’s communications function, develop a group-wide strategy, and manage brand and reputation across three trusts. Serve as senior spokesperson, oversee media relations, and ensure alignment with NHS priorities. **Expectations** - Deliver a cohesive communications strategy for the next phase. - Build a high‑performing, financially sustainable communications team. - Act as the Group’s chief spokesperson on high‑profile issues. - Foster stakeholder relationships with regional and national networks. - Provide expert advice to executive leadership on reputation management. **Key Responsibilities** - Create and implement a group-wide communications strategy. - Manage brand identity, messaging, and spokesperson duties. - Lead media relations, crisis communication, and reputation management. - Oversee digital platforms, multimedia content, and creative campaigns. - Engage with Integrated Care Systems, NHS England, and other external partners. - Develop and execute staff engagement and internal communication plans. - Establish governance, performance metrics, and budget controls for the communications function. - Represent the Group at external events and stakeholder meetings. **Required Skills** - Senior leadership and strategic communication experience (healthcare/public sector preferred). - Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills. - Expert media relations and crisis communication capabilities. - Proficiency in digital strategy, multimedia content, and creative campaign development. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data. - Excellent presentation, public speaking, and written communication. - Political acumen and ability to navigate complex, sensitive information. - High-level organizational, project management, and budgeting skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Master’s degree or equivalent senior‑level experience in communications, public relations, or related field. - Post‑qualifying and ongoing professional development in communications or public relations. - Current or completed Disclosure and Barring Service check (UK).

Swindon, United kingdom

On site

19-10-2025