Job Description

Role Introduction

Looking for your first role in Communications? Look over here!


The award-winning Communications Team at Leeds Community Healthcare (LCH) is looking for a skilled person to join their team on a permanent basis.


Our entry level role will provide insight and experience of working in an NHS communications role and although experience of communications practices, gained through relevant study or previous work experience is beneficial, we're also looking for someone with tons of tenacity, a 'can do' attitude and an ability to balance conflicting tasks. You'll be a person who has a passion for promoting community health and social care and who has ideas and inspiration for amplifying the patient voice. If this sounds like you, please read on.


As part of the busy but supportive communications team, your day will include scheduling, managing the communications in-box and supporting a wide range of activities aimed at both internal and external audiences. You'll be involved in developing PR and marketing resources, including social media content and, with appropriate guidance and support, you will also provide general communications advice to the teams and services we work with. To help broaden your knowledge and sharpen your skills there will be opportunities to lead (with guidance) on smaller projects and campaigns within the team too. There's a lot to do, but a lot to gain from the broad range of activities you will experience.


You'll be joining a busy us at a time of extensive NHS transformation. We're looking for someone who gets their energy from working to a quick pace, who is flexible and comfortable working with change.


You'll be able to work under your own steam with support and guidance always available from the Head of Communications and the wider team. So, if you're a people person, with an ability to focus on and deliver a range of communications priorities as part of a friendly team of professionals, please look at our job description and person specification attached.


For questions about the job role, please contact Jayne Murphy jaynemurphy4@nhs.net


Please review the and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.


Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.


We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.