Overview
Do you want to join an exciting transformational programme at an award-winning mental health, learning disability and community trust? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust's plans to redevelop the acute wards in its main mental health hospital that serves communities across Bradford District & Craven.
You'll be joining a multi-disciplinary redevelopment team that combines clinical & design expertise, construction/project management excellence, and specialist roles. It works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with responsibility for the phased planning, design and redevelopment/construction of Lynfield Mount Hospital's acute wards over three years.
We are looking for a Communication and Involvement Officer with the skills, passion and creativity to help advance our plans to the next stage and beyond. Reporting to the Trust's Head of Communication and Marketing but working closely with the Project Director, you will be responsible for delivering high quality and effective communications, engaging key stakeholders and raising awareness of the Trust's ambitious redevelopment plans and activity. It will require you to be creative and to maximise engagement through a range of online and offline communication channels. The role offers the opportunity to take advantage of the Trust's flexible working policies but will be required to work from any of the Trust's premises, with regular travel to Lynfield Mount Hospital, Bradford.
Main duties of the job
* Delivering high quality and effective communications for Lynfield Mount Hospital's redevelopment, creating, project managing and delivering communication activity/campaigns.
* Continuing to develop and agree the headline communications and engagement involvement strategy and tactical plan.
* Engaging key stakeholders and raising awareness of the ambitious phased three-year redevelopment plans.
* Providing communications advice and counsel to the project team on the most effective communication and engagement tactics to meet their needs, in line with the Trust's style and branding guides. This may include the need to influence and persuade on the most appropriate communications approach.
* Sustained involvement of the Trust's Patient and Carer Experience and Involvement team to ensure continued proactive engagement of services users, carers and families, alongside wider engagement activity.
* Developing and delivering creative approaches to maximise awareness and engagement through a range of internal and external online and offline communication channels including traditional media, print, digital (website/intranet, Facebook, X, Vimeo), promotional material, events, stakeholder engagement and e-bulletins.
Closing Dates: Closing Date 9 October 2025; Shortlisting 10–13 October 2025; Interview 23 October 2025.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
* We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
* We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
* We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits including:
* Increase mileage rates for > 3500
* A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
* A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
* Plus many more
We are proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT) is committed to environmental and social sustainability through our Green Plan. All staff are encouraged to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note: the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted: 25 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 453-25-7491479
Job locations: Lynfield Mount, Bradford, BD9 6DP
Job description and requirements
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment you must notify your manager of any changes to your right to work status. If sponsorship is required and the role is not eligible, the Trust cannot extend employment beyond your current visa. You must maintain the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of employment. Any change in right-to-work status may impact eligibility for employment.
It is essential to maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner may result in termination of employment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Lynfield Mount, Bradford, BD9 6DP
Employer's website: https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/
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