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- Prif leoliad
- Communications
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 18 mis (secondment opportunity available)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 214-CEN-6402568
- Cyflogwr
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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- NHS
- Gwefan
- King's Mill Hospital
- Tref
- Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Cyflog
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
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- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 14/07/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Communications Officer
NHS AfC: Band 4
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
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Trosolwg o'r swydd
Passionate about making a difference to patients, colleagues, and local communities? Looking for an opportunity in a fast-paced communications team to put your creative skills to the test? We have the opportunity for you...
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Sherwood Forest Hospitals Communications team as a Communications Officer on a fixed-term basis for 18 months.
This role is perfect for a confident all-rounder with an interest in improving the Trust’s internal communications. The role will involve:
· Improving how we communicate with a range of clinical and non-clinical colleagues
· Sharing the range of wellbeing support available to Trust colleagues in creative new ways
· Supporting the delivery of the Trust’s annual Excellence Awards to recognise colleagues for their exceptional efforts
· Supporting the development and delivery of hard-hitting internal communications campaigns to help the Trust to deliver its new five-year Improving Lives strategy
· Hosting regular ‘Town Hall’ events with Trust colleagues to give them the opportunity to put their questions to the Trust’s most senior leaders
· Supporting with managing its growing Trust’s social media channels
If you have got strong communications skills, you are organised, can work at pace and you have a passion for making a difference, we want to hear from you. Previous communications or marketing knowledge, experience and training would be beneficial but is not essential.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
We’ve a dedicated communications function and we're after someone who is happy writing content for patient emails, web & socials, as well as cyber and critical incidents, as much as they are for crafting project launch and staff notifications.
For an informal discussion about the role prior to submitting your expression of interest, please contact the Trust’s Head of Communications, Rich Brown, on 07823 435 279 or [email protected]
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Please make sure you read the Person Specification as you will be judged against this criteria.
Manyleb y person
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of the role and challenges of communications, PR and marketing in the NHS
- Computer literate and able to use software packages (preferably Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to work on own initiative, prioritising workloads and managing time effectively
- Confident, flexible and methodical approach to work, exercising tact, discretion and diplomacy
- Previous experience of working within a communications or newsroom environment
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience of working within a similar role/nature
- Experience of graphic design, social media or video production
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- A good level of general education to A level standard (to include English and Maths) or equivalent level of experience
- Highly developed interpersonal, communications and organisational skills
- Ability to work with all professions throughout the Trust and with colleagues in partner organisations involved in the management or provision of health and social care services
Meini prawf dymunol
- Relevant degree level qualification or experience
- A recognised communications qualification
Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Marketing, Communications, PR would be an advantage
Meini prawf dymunol
- Prepared to undertake any further course of study
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working in communications, PR, journalism or marketing
- Ability to prioritise and plan own workload in order to meet tight deadlines/targets
- To be able to maintain all of the above under pressure and with tight deadlines, not just set by the Trust but also by others as appropriate
Meini prawf dymunol
- Proven skills in team working
- Experience of coordinating events
- Experience of working with the media
If you would like this information in an alternative format or in a different language please contact us on 01623 622515 ext 3271.
Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applications and that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change.
Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.
In submitting an application, you authorise Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any current and previous NHS Service details and you agree to the Trust obtaining and transferring personal date held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be shared using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and third party systems via an automated process and will only be used for the purposes of maintaining your employment record.
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be invoiced to you once you've commenced employment. The current price of a check is £40 plus VAT for an enhanced and £23 plus VAT for a standard check. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.
Proposed for us: Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. Whilst Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this present time unless you work in a Care Home facility, we continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. There is helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access it at: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Richard Brown
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Communications
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07823435279
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