Corporate Communication Staff - FOI Response Register

1.    How many staff are employed in the corporate communications team (or equivalent department)? Please break this down by role.

The Corporate Communications Team covers two Health Boards – NHS Shetland and NHS Orkney. The figures below should therefore be considered in that context (with costs shared equally between the two Boards):

3 staff are employed in the joint team – one Senior Communications Officer and two Communications Officers.

2.    What pay banding do each of the staff members within the corporate communications (or equivalent department) fall into? Please advise the minimum and maximum pay for each banding.

23/24 Agenda for Change pay scales noted:

1 x Band 6 – salary range £37,831 - £46,100

2 x Band 5 – salary range £30,229 - £37,664

3.    How many vacancies are there currently within the corporate communications team (or equivalent department)? Which roles are these vacancies for?

No vacancies at present.