Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented communications professional to work within the Strategic Programme for Mental Health. If you enjoy providing both strategic and hands-on communications support and are ready for a new challenge, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
The Strategic Programme for Mental Health sits within the NHS Wales Executive. Our goal is to work with NHS Wales and its partner organisations to drive improvements in quality and safety for people with a mental health difficulty and their carers. By being the interface between Welsh Government policy and service delivery across Wales we aim to deliver better and more equitable outcomes, access and experience for people across Wales.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be a critical part of our Strategic Programme for Mental Health team. You will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of our communications strategy and a range of communications activities to support our all-Wales mental health networks and programmes. For example, this may include campaigns, social media activity, news stories, blogs and communications packs.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic communications professional who is keen to use their skills to play a key role in the delivery of innovative healthcare communications.
Whilst you will be embedded within the Strategic Programme for Mental Health you will receive strong professional support and be part of a wider network of communication specialists working within the NHS Wales Executive.
This is a blended role to include home and office working with various options across Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the role recruitment manager to discuss the role further if they have any queries.
About us
The NHS Wales Executive provides a central guiding hand, working in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.
We are a national support function delivering 'A Healthier Wales' vision of a whole-system approach to providing excellent health and social care across Wales.
The Executive's role in supporting this vision is to provide strong national leadership and strategic direction enabling, supporting and, where necessary, intervening to ensure the delivery of national priorities and standards, to improve the quality and safety of care. The Executive will drive improvements to achieve better, fairer healthcare outcomes.
Our organisation is guided by Public Health Wales' Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
The NHS Executive works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales. To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Communications Manager is to lead the communications portfolio within the Strategic Programme for Mental Health, working to achieve our overarching Communications Strategy. This could include leading on internal communications, programme communications, network communications, etc.
This role is both strategic and hands-on, working closely with members of the Strategic Programme for Mental Health and in partnership with our wider communications colleagues in the NHS Wales Executive.
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Communications strategy and planning developing and executing these working closely with the Strategic Programme for Mental Health lead. These will be insight led, creative, collaborative and innovative.
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Stakeholder management (internal, external and agency) managing a range of relationships to support the delivery of effective communications. This could include programme/network teams, Leadership Team, NHS communications teams, agencies, freelancers etc.
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Content production and management producing written content, briefs for creative content production and managing the creation of creative content (such as videos, microsites, printed literature etc.)
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
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
The role of the Communications Manager is to lead the communications portfolio within the Strategic Programme for Mental Health, working to achieve our overarching Communications Strategy. This could include leading on internal communications, programme communications, network communications, etc.
This role is both strategic and hands-on, working closely with members of the Strategic Programme for Mental Health and in partnership with our wider communications colleagues in the NHS Wales Executive.
-
Communications strategy and planning developing and executing these working closely with the Strategic Programme for Mental Health lead. These will be insight led, creative, collaborative and innovative.
-
Stakeholder management (internal, external and agency) managing a range of relationships to support the delivery of effective communications. This could include programme/network teams, Leadership Team, NHS communications teams, agencies, freelancers etc.
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Content production and management producing written content, briefs for creative content production and managing the creation of creative content (such as videos, microsites, printed literature etc.)
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully leading, developing and implementing insight driven communications strategies.
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health agenda and service provision
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience in a communications role.
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully leading, developing and implementing insight driven communications strategies.
Desirable
- Knowledge of mental health agenda and service provision
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience in a communications role.
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
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.
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.
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).
