Position
Executive Director of Communications and Engagement (non-voting Board member)
Responsibilities
- Communications and Engagement Strategy
- Staff Engagement and Internal Communications
- Patient and Public Communications and Engagement
- Stakeholder Communications and Engagement
- Media Relations
History with the Trust
Joined the Trust on 31 May 2016.
Professional background
10 years in local and regional newspaper journalism as a Reporter, Sub-editor and News Editor.
10 years in local government communications and public affairs.
Previously 6 years as an Assistant Director in NHS Communications and Engagement roles in Kent and Medway, including posts in NHS commissioning and Community Health.
Qualified with the National Council for the Training of Journalists
Chartered Management Institute Diploma in Leadership and Management