Creative Design Apprentice

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a Creative Design Apprentice to join our award-winning Communications and Engagement team. Do you have a passion for creative design and for the NHS? Our graphic design service is growing and we are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our friendly, hard-working team. This is a three year apprenticeship programme (starting September 2023) which will lead to a permanent Band 4 Creative Design Assistant role.

Please note - the three year apprenticeship programme salary will be annex 21 of band 4.

Main duties of the job

You will report to the Graphic Design Officer and support the delivery of a wide range of design projects. This includes:

Logging all requests for design support from across the Trust (and other partners).
Providing day-to-day support for the team with any requests for design.
Working with the team to develop creative internal and external campaigns.
Developing creative content in a wide variety of formats (digital / multimedia / print).
Working with external suppliers to source quotes for production of materials.
Helping with the design and production of the staff magazine and member newsletters.
Creating and amending a wide range of artwork and materials (including but not limited to: stationery, forms, brochures, leaflets, posters, social images and digital content).
Making sure all content adheres to both the Trust and NHS brand guidelines.
Monitoring media coverage, social media engagement and compiling data / feedback reports for the PTE programme team.
Provide design support for Trust events and conferences.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year (annex 21 of band 4 for first 3 years)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-0523-50

Job locations

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Work alongside the Graphic Design Officer to run an efficient creative design service.
Supporting all members of the communications and engagement team to produce information via a variety of media to staff, patients and stakeholders.
Day to day contact with several members of the communications and engagement team (and other Trust staff) ensuring confidentiality when required.
Ability to communicate with people at all levels.
Provide support to the team as required, to ensure continuity and the smooth running of all communications and engagement activities.
Work alongside members of the communication and engagement team to develop creative content to support internal and external communication campaigns.
Regularly handles sensitive and complex information, such as receiving confidential trust performance data to support the design of dashboards and infographics
Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Work alongside the Graphic Design Officer to run an efficient creative design service.
Supporting all members of the communications and engagement team to produce information via a variety of media to staff, patients and stakeholders.
Day to day contact with several members of the communications and engagement team (and other Trust staff) ensuring confidentiality when required.
Ability to communicate with people at all levels.
Provide support to the team as required, to ensure continuity and the smooth running of all communications and engagement activities.
Work alongside members of the communication and engagement team to develop creative content to support internal and external communication campaigns.
Regularly handles sensitive and complex information, such as receiving confidential trust performance data to support the design of dashboards and infographics
Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experienced using Adobe Creative Suite to produce creative and professional printed and digital visuals and finished materials.
Experience working within a communications environment and/or with a graphic design team/studio.
Working with and delivering work to specific brand guidelines.
Experience of using and designing for digital / online platforms.
Proficient in the use of digital tools, social media, apps and online platforms (including content management systems) to update content.

Desirable

Previous work experience in NHS.
Experience in accessible graphic design / creating inclusive content.

Qualifications

Essential

Good command of English language both written and spoken. GCSE Level or equivalent standard.
Level 4 qualification in relevant subject i.e. design / digital communication (or working towards)

Desirable

Member of professional body

Physical Skills

Essential

Willing and able to attend events outside of normal working hours as required during peak periods.
Required to physically lift, put up and move display boards, carry boxes of publications and other materials for Trust events.
Requires ability to drive to multiple locations across South Tyneside, Sunderland and parts of Durham as needed.

Desirable

Full clean driving license and own car.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent planning skills to log and manage a number of design requests simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines are met and a high quality and efficient design service is provided.
Ability to interpret complex information and decide how best to present this graphically for onward communication to a range of internal and external audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent administrative and organisational skills and initiative to troubleshoot and problem solve.
Excellent team player and ability to engage with people at all levels.
Excellent attention to detail and focus to proof materials and ensure key print and design work is completed on time and within budget.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (word, excel, access and PowerPoint).
Knowledge of video packages such as iMovie and tools, such as Google analytics, to track and measure impact of campaigns.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experienced using Adobe Creative Suite to produce creative and professional printed and digital visuals and finished materials.
Experience working within a communications environment and/or with a graphic design team/studio.
Working with and delivering work to specific brand guidelines.
Experience of using and designing for digital / online platforms.
Proficient in the use of digital tools, social media, apps and online platforms (including content management systems) to update content.

Desirable

Previous work experience in NHS.
Experience in accessible graphic design / creating inclusive content.

Qualifications

Essential

Good command of English language both written and spoken. GCSE Level or equivalent standard.
Level 4 qualification in relevant subject i.e. design / digital communication (or working towards)

Desirable

Member of professional body

Physical Skills

Essential

Willing and able to attend events outside of normal working hours as required during peak periods.
Required to physically lift, put up and move display boards, carry boxes of publications and other materials for Trust events.
Requires ability to drive to multiple locations across South Tyneside, Sunderland and parts of Durham as needed.

Desirable

Full clean driving license and own car.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent planning skills to log and manage a number of design requests simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines are met and a high quality and efficient design service is provided.
Ability to interpret complex information and decide how best to present this graphically for onward communication to a range of internal and external audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent administrative and organisational skills and initiative to troubleshoot and problem solve.
Excellent team player and ability to engage with people at all levels.
Excellent attention to detail and focus to proof materials and ensure key print and design work is completed on time and within budget.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (word, excel, access and PowerPoint).
Knowledge of video packages such as iMovie and tools, such as Google analytics, to track and measure impact of campaigns.