Patient public involvement Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Communications Specialist, Improving Patient Information - £60,778 - £68,422 p.a. + benefits
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency —London
- From £60,778 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
11d
Information, Knowledge, and Support Adviser (Rare Dementia Support)
University College London —London
- £43,981 - £52,586 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Patient Care Navigator
The Lewisham Care Partnership —London
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- GP surgery experience
- Employee discount
- Bereavement leave
Quick apply
5d
Communications Specialist – Strategic Communications
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency —London
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Travel
11d
Operational Advisor (DQRS)
MEDIDATA —London
- No degree
- Travel
- Teaching
- Annual leave
Communications Specialist: Business Technology Change Programme
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency —London
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Travel
7d
Mental Health Practitioner
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust —Epsom
- £25.83 an hour
- Part-time
7d
Clinical Research Fellow
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —London
- £51,060.27 a year
- Full-time
11d
Care Navigator - Administrator
DMC Healthcare —London
- £25,000 - £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Patient care
- IT
Quick apply
12d
Clinical Trials Research Nurse
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust —Harlow
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Travel
6d
Divisional Manager – Moorfields North
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —London
- £88,250 - £100,355 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
8d
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Acute
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust —London
- £45,953 - £54,254 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Rehabilitation centre
- Hospice
5d
Community Mental Health Nurse
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust —West Molesey
- £25.83 an hour
- Part-time
Clinical Director: MH, LD, Autism and Neurodivergence
NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB —Woking
- Part-time
5d
Adult ADHD Clinical Nurse Specialist
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust —London
- £58,133 - £65,261 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
19h
Bank General Practitioner
PPG Health In Justice —London
- £100 an hour
- Employee discount
Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —London
- £113,565 - £150,569 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
3d
Paediatric Dietician - West Midlands
Xyla Services —London
- Weekend availability
- Hospital
- Paediatrics
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Outpatient Paediatric Nurse
Fortius —London
- Full-time
- Management
- IT
- Leadership
Quick apply
Sessions - Clinical Director: Ambulance, 111 and Urgent Care
NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB —Woking
- Part-time
5d

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Communications Specialist, Improving Patient Information - £60,778 - £68,422 p.a. + benefits

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency -
London

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
From £60,778 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension
Pay rise
Childcare
Sick pay

Qualifications

Customer service
Presentation skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Details

Reference number

472076

Salary

£60,778

New entrants to the Civil Service will start their role on the salary band minimum of £60,778

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Grade 7

Contract type

Fixed term
Loan

Length of employment

12 month FTC

Business area

MHRA - Enablement Group

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

Location
About the job
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Location

London

About the job

Job summary

We are currently looking for a Communications Specialist, Improving Patient Information to join our award- winning Communications & Engagement group.

This is a full-time opportunity, on a 12 month fixed term contract, internal move, loan or temporary promotion basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.

Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.

We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.

Who are we?

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

The MHRA Communications and Engagement Function is a multi-award-winning team that has a consistent track-record of achievement and providing value for money. Our focus is to support the Agency to deliver its business outcomes by putting patients and the public at the centre of all our work. We are organised in the following teams: News & Media, Communications, Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement and Customer Experience. These roles are in our Communications teams.

The Communications teams lead on all strategic planning, insight and evaluation, channel management and development, external affairs, internal communications, safety communications and marketing. This role sits within our Safety Communications team.

Job description

Whats the role?

This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of high-profile communications and engagement activity, supporting the MHRAs mission and new multi-year strategy.

Lead delivery and implementation of effective communications strategies to support delivery of the Improving patient information project supporting organisational priorities
Develop and drive forward communications for a high profile programme to improve how patients access and understand information
Ensure alignment of communications on the Improving Patient Information project, with the MHRAs brand, strategic communications, and internal communications priorities, working closely with senior leaders and project/programme governance to provide advice and direction.

Key responsibilities:

Developing and delivering integrated communications plans aligned to the Improving Patient Information programme and organisational objectives
Providing expert communications advice to senior leaders, programme teams and wider internal and cross-government stakeholders
Plan and matrix manage the delivery of communications activity across media, digital and stakeholder channels
Creating high-quality content including messaging, engagement and briefing materials

Who are we looking for?

Our successful candidate will have the following:

Communicating and Influencing - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral, with the ability to accurately and confidently communicate, influence and challenge staff and external contacts at all levels.
Managing a Quality Service - Experience of maintaining multiple projects / programmes whilst ensuring all risks are mitigated. Proactively manage risks and identify solutions.
Demonstrable track record of developing communications and engagement strategies and delivering complex projects / programmes and campaigns using a range of communications tools and techniques.
Excellent experience in engaging and mapping out key stakeholders to communicate key messages. Demonstrate positive customer service by understanding the complexity and diversity of customer needs and expectations

Person specification

Method of assessment: A=Application, T=Test, I=Interview, P=Presentation

Behaviour Criteria:

Communicating and Influencing - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral, with the ability to accurately and confidently communicate, influence and challenge staff and external contacts at all levels. (A, I)
Managing a Quality Service - Experience of maintaining multiple projects / programmes whilst ensuring all risks are mitigated. Proactively manage risks and identify solutions. (A, I)

Experience Criteria:

Demonstrable track record of developing communications and engagement strategies and delivering complex projects / programmes and campaigns using a range of communications tools and techniques. (A, I, P)
Excellent experience in engaging and mapping out key stakeholders to communicate key messages. Demonstrate positive customer service by understanding the complexity and diversity of customer needs and expectations (A, I, P)
Proven experience of working well under pressure and at pace within a complex business and political environment (A, I)

Technical Criteria:

A relevant qualification along with membership of CIM, CIPR or other relevant professional body desirable. (A)
Knowledge and understanding of the health or regulatory landscape is desirable (A)

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!

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Benefits

Alongside your salary of £60,778, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £17,607 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays
Privilege Leave: 1 day
Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff
Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay
Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service
Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on 0300 123 6666
Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance
Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan
Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund
Eligibility to join Motoring , Boundless by CSMA
Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs
On-going learning and development

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.

Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
Presentation, to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage.
Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of:

Managing a Quality Service - Experience of maintaining multiple projects / programmes whilst ensuring all risks are mitigated. Proactively manage risks and identify solutions
Demonstrable track record of developing communications and engagement strategies and delivering complex projects / programmes and campaigns using a range of communications tools and techniques.

Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.

If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.

Closing date: 30 July 2026

Shortlisting date: From 31 July 2026

Interview date: 12 August 2026

If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact [email protected]

Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include:

Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.

Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary and are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the financial implications of any potential move and the impact (if any) on their terms. If an individual is in any doubt, they should seek clarification before accepting a job offer.

Staff joining on promotion will receive up to a 10% increase of their current basic salary, or the pay band minimum, whichever is the greater.

The individual will not retain any allowances paid by the former department/Agency, unless there are special circumstances, such as a reserved right to those allowances on transfer.

Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact [email protected].

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk

[email protected]

Civil Service Commission

Room G/8

1 Horse Guards Road

London

SW1A 2HQ

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Jennifer Kyne
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at [email protected], in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - [email protected] - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ

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