Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
This position is subject to Job Evaluation.
Were looking for a talented and enthusiasticCommunications and Media Officerto
join our fast-paced and collaborative Communications Team at Barnsley
Hospital.
As Communications and Media Officer, you will work
as part of our dynamic Communications Team to develop and deliver a wide range
of communications plans and activities.
This is an opportunity to get involved in an
exciting and varied communications function. Our small team strategically leads
the Trusts internal and external communications, helping to build and maintain
public awareness and confidence in the service it provides, at a time of change
and ambition for the NHS, as well as keen media interest and public scrutiny.
The post holder will take the lead on working with
multiple stakeholders to create high quality, clear and accessible content and
campaigns designed to engage our audiences, which include our large and diverse
workforce, partners, patients and the public. You will work with managers and colleagues,
including senior directors and clinicians throughout the organisation, to
support business priorities strategically, via a range of communications
practices. The role is pivotal to clearly communicating and showcasing our
whole hospital service.
Main duties of the job
The roles includes:
Seek out, draft and obtain approval for
weekly stories, creating versions for external and internal communications
channels, including web, social media, traditional print and broadcast media,
intranet, apps, email bulletins, and a weekly online staff magazine.
Handle complex media enquiries and support
reputation management
Collaborate with internal teams and external local,
regional and national partners to deliver integrated communications and ensure
joined up working
Attend project meetings and develop strategic
communications plans
Support event management, VIP visits, and campaigns
Promote patient-centred care, NHS and Trust values,
and inclusivity in all communications
Deliver work that
improves patient outcomes and experience of the NHS, supports staff morale,
showcases Barnsley Hospital as a great place to work, and clearly informs the
public we serve about our services as they evolve to meet the needs of our
population
Were looking for someone with
significant experience producing high quality written and digital, external and
internal content. The post-holder will be well organised, adaptable and able to
organise and manage competing priorities, often at short notice, in a complex,
politically sensitive environment, with experience of handling media enquiries,
relationship-building, and a good knowledge of professional and appropriate
communications practice in the public sector.
About us
We
reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Communications & Media Officer
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Communications & Media Officer
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in producing written content for a range of communications channels, including traditional print media, web, social media, and for internal communications
- Experience in producing other rich media content such as video
- Experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
- Experience in handling media enquiries
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management
- Used to working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good relationship management skills
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Evidence of success in effective project and programme management.
- Skills to communicate on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate.
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Professional calm and efficient manner
Desirable
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Qualifications
Essential
- A marketing or communications qualification or equivalent experience of working within a marketing or communications role.
Desirable
- Experience in project management or supporting change management processes.
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrates good knowledge of professional and appropriate communication practice
- Strong understanding of the expectation on public sector communications to be open, honest and non-political
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Effective organiser
- Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in producing written content for a range of communications channels, including traditional print media, web, social media, and for internal communications
- Experience in producing other rich media content such as video
- Experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
- Experience in handling media enquiries
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management
- Used to working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good relationship management skills
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Evidence of success in effective project and programme management.
- Skills to communicate on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate.
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Professional calm and efficient manner
Desirable
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Qualifications
Essential
- A marketing or communications qualification or equivalent experience of working within a marketing or communications role.
Desirable
- Experience in project management or supporting change management processes.
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrates good knowledge of professional and appropriate communication practice
- Strong understanding of the expectation on public sector communications to be open, honest and non-political
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Effective organiser
- Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
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.
