Communications, engagement and participation officers (x2)
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. The pay scale in this advert will not be changing as a result.
We are currently seeking two skilled and experienced communications, engagement and participation officers to join our team in the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership.
This is an exciting time for the Partnership, as we deliver our ambitious programme of strategic change to transform and improve health and social care services for the people of Edinburgh. We are looking for experienced communications professionals to support the achievement of our strategic vision.
You should have a background in communications or engagement work, with experience of designing and implementing ways to communicate and involve a wide variety of audiences. You will ideally have experience of operating in a complex, politically sensitive area with a high public profile.
You will be skilled in developing and maintaining relationships and will have excellent interpersonal, influencing and communications skills.
This is an integrated post, and the successful candidate will be able to choose between NHS Lothian employment and City of Edinburgh Council terms and conditions of employment. This includes salary.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
City of Edinburgh Council Terms and Conditions
* Contract: Permanent
* Salary: £40,501 - £47,639
* Hours: 36
NHS Lothian Terms and Conditions
* Contract: Permanent
* Salary: £43,169 - £52,603
* Hours: 36
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