Velindre University NHS Trust

Digital Communications Officer

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Job summary

The purpose of the Digital Communications Officer is to support the development and delivery of Velindre University NHS Trust's digital communications strategy through the delivery of high-quality digital communications.

The post holder will support teams across the organisation to plan and produce high quality digital content that is in line with strategic objectives, tailored to specific audiences and optimised for specific digital channels including website, intranet, email and social media.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the Digital Communications Officer is to support the development and delivery of Velindre University NHS Trust's digital communications strategy through the delivery of high-quality digital communications.

The post holder will support teams across the organisation to plan and produce high quality digital content that is in line with strategic objectives, tailored to specific audiences and optimised for specific digital channels including website, intranet, email and social media.

The purpose of the Digital Communications Officer is to support the development and delivery of Velindre University NHS Trust's digital communications strategy through the delivery of high-quality digital communications.

The post holder will support teams across the organisation to plan and produce high quality digital content that is in line with strategic objectives, tailored to specific audiences and optimised for specific digital channels including website, intranet, email and social media.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.

We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do.

We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.

We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.

We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.

Details

Date posted

27 April 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-AC758-0222-A

Job locations

Velindre UNHST HQ

2 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Honours Degree or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience working in digital communications
  • Developing and implementing digital communication strategies
  • Producing content for channels including website, intranet, email and social media
  • Managing a content management system
  • Managing different social media platforms aimed at a variety of audiences
  • Monitoring social media channels and responding to enquiries

Desirable

  • Public sector and/or NHS/public health knowledge and experience
  • Managing bilingual digital platforms
  • Experience of MURA CMS and Sharepoint
  • Reporting live on social media channels from events and meetings
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Honours Degree or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience working in digital communications
  • Developing and implementing digital communication strategies
  • Producing content for channels including website, intranet, email and social media
  • Managing a content management system
  • Managing different social media platforms aimed at a variety of audiences
  • Monitoring social media channels and responding to enquiries

Desirable

  • Public sector and/or NHS/public health knowledge and experience
  • Managing bilingual digital platforms
  • Experience of MURA CMS and Sharepoint
  • Reporting live on social media channels from events and meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre University NHS Trust

Address

Velindre UNHST HQ

2 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ


Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre University NHS Trust

Address

Velindre UNHST HQ

2 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ


Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Head of Communications

Jonathan Ellis

jonathan.ellis@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

27 April 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-AC758-0222-A

Job locations

Velindre UNHST HQ

2 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ


Supporting documents

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