Job summary
The Arts Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the award-winning arts programme at NUH, known as Arts at NUH. The programme aims to support the wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors across our hospitals through visual arts enhancements, exhibitions, activities and performances.
The post-holder will work with both internal and external stakeholders and partners to deliver a high quality and varied programme that supports patients and staff. They will be expected to represent NUH within the National Arts in Hospitals Network and lead on prospective projects at a national level.
Arts at NUH is currently funded by Nottingham Hospitals Charity. This role is a temporary position for 12 months, with potential for it to be extended to 2026. Part of the role will involve securing funding and managing budgets and resources associated with the project. In addition, the post holder will work closely with the Communications and Engagement team to develop a formal strategy for the next phase of the programme.
We welcome applications from those that would be interested in the role as a Job Share.
Main duties of the job
To develop a diverse arts programme, including exhibitions, activities and performances, involving patients, staff and the local community. The programme should be research-based, representing the staff and patient voice.
People in this role will need to build partnership opportunities internally and externally to share the Arts at NUH story, identify opportunities and funding.
Managing the arts budget, recruiting artists, volunteers and contractors is a key part of the role, alongside offering expert advice to colleagues across the Trust.
Curating and maintaining the hospital art collection is integral to this role and the programme. Organising and managing all areas of the arts and developing a strategy. This includes developing staff wellbeing initiatives andevaluating projects for the future.
This role sits in the Communications and Engagement Team at NUH, but engages with staff from across the Trust. You would be expected to support colleagues from all areas of the Trust and work closely with colleagues to support patient wellbeing across all of our hospital sites.
As a member of the communications team, you will have access to a wide range of communication tools and professionals who can help to amplify the story of Arts at NUH.
In addition, working closely with external partners to source funding and gain additional arts support is vital this this role.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop a diverse arts programme, including exhibitions, activities and performances, involving patients, staff and the local community. The programme should be research-based, representing the staff and patient voice, in collaboration with the Head of External Communications, Staff Wellbeing team and Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
Build partnership opportunities internally and externally to share the Arts at NUH story, identify opportunities and funding. This would include maintaining current relationships with local universities and educational institutions.
Manage the arts budget, including identifying and applying for funding for projects in agreement with Head of External Communications and NUH Charity.
Offer arts advice to colleagues across the Trust, including Capital Programmes, ensuring staff and patient voices are represented, costs and logistics are considered.
Recruit and manage freelance artists, volunteers and contractors and prepare relevant design briefs, contractual agreements and health and safety risk assessments as required.
Curate and maintain the hospital art collection and continue to develop and expand the Arts Trails project.
Maintain, develop and promote staff wellbeing initiatives, including the Crafternoon offer, live music performances and dance opportunities.
Support with additional awareness weeks and events including (but not limited to): annual public meeting, Dementia Action Week, Carers Week and Patient Experience Week.
Commission and produce arts-based resources and packs for use by patients and staff across the Trust.
Evaluate projects and provide reports as required for future planning. Produce an annual report as an overview of all projects completed.
Develop an Arts Programme Strategy alongside the Head of External Communications, looking ahead to the future of the programme, what we want to achieve, how we want to achieve it and how we will evaluate it.
Work with the wider NUH Communications and Engagement and Nottingham Hospitals Charity Marketing Team to create a clear communications plan and to ensure that the arts provision achieves positive publicity and maximise potential for fundraising
Be the representative and lead voice for NUH in the National Arts in Hospitals Network
Provide suitable training, induction and support programs for external artists in line with trust policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop a diverse arts programme, including exhibitions, activities and performances, involving patients, staff and the local community. The programme should be research-based, representing the staff and patient voice, in collaboration with the Head of External Communications, Staff Wellbeing team and Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
Build partnership opportunities internally and externally to share the Arts at NUH story, identify opportunities and funding. This would include maintaining current relationships with local universities and educational institutions.
Manage the arts budget, including identifying and applying for funding for projects in agreement with Head of External Communications and NUH Charity.
Offer arts advice to colleagues across the Trust, including Capital Programmes, ensuring staff and patient voices are represented, costs and logistics are considered.
Recruit and manage freelance artists, volunteers and contractors and prepare relevant design briefs, contractual agreements and health and safety risk assessments as required.
Curate and maintain the hospital art collection and continue to develop and expand the Arts Trails project.
Maintain, develop and promote staff wellbeing initiatives, including the Crafternoon offer, live music performances and dance opportunities.
Support with additional awareness weeks and events including (but not limited to): annual public meeting, Dementia Action Week, Carers Week and Patient Experience Week.
Commission and produce arts-based resources and packs for use by patients and staff across the Trust.
Evaluate projects and provide reports as required for future planning. Produce an annual report as an overview of all projects completed.
Develop an Arts Programme Strategy alongside the Head of External Communications, looking ahead to the future of the programme, what we want to achieve, how we want to achieve it and how we will evaluate it.
Work with the wider NUH Communications and Engagement and Nottingham Hospitals Charity Marketing Team to create a clear communications plan and to ensure that the arts provision achieves positive publicity and maximise potential for fundraising
Be the representative and lead voice for NUH in the National Arts in Hospitals Network
Provide suitable training, induction and support programs for external artists in line with trust policies.
Person Specification
Application form
Essential
- Degree/equivalent in a visual or performing arts specialism Management post-graduate qualification or equivalent level of experience
Budget and funding
Essential
- Experience of managing a budget
Desirable
- Experience of sourcing and applying for funding
NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Parternship working
Essential
- Experience of working in partnership with external bodies
Person Specification
Application form
Essential
- Degree/equivalent in a visual or performing arts specialism Management post-graduate qualification or equivalent level of experience
Budget and funding
Essential
- Experience of managing a budget
Desirable
- Experience of sourcing and applying for funding
NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Parternship working
Essential
- Experience of working in partnership with external bodies
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).