Communications Officer - Hospital Redesign Project

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Join Our Team as a Communications OfficerShaping the Future of Healthcare, One Message at a Time

Are you passionate about delivering impactful communications that make a real difference? We're seeking a proactive and creative Communications Officer to join the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme (HHRP) at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

About the Role

As a Communications Officer, you'll play a key role in engaging stakeholders, the public, and our staff, ensuring that the redevelopment of Hinchingbrooke Hospital is not just a project but a transformative journey for our community.

What We're Looking For:

A creative communicator with a flair for content creation and digital platforms.
Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with diverse audiences.
Passion for making a difference in healthcare and the local community.

Why Join Us?

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be part of a programme that will redefine healthcare delivery for future generations. As part of Team NWAFT, you'll enjoy:

A supportive and innovative workplace.
Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The chance to contribute to a landmark project shaping the future of healthcare in our region.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us share the story of the future of healthcare!

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do:

Craft compelling content for social media, websites, newsletters, and more.
Support media management by responding to enquiries, writing press releases, and coordinating interviews.
Organise and deliver engagement events with patients, stakeholders, and local authorities.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to share the exciting developments of our New Hospital Programme.
Evaluate and adapt communications strategies to ensure maximum impact.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

04 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6833979

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for more details on the vacancy and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for more details on the vacancy and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Recognised communications qualification or equivalent
Degree level qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with or within the media
Demonstrable experience of working in a communications or Public Relations environment
Experience of successful planning and delivery of communications projects

Desirable

NHS experience

key skills

Essential

Excellent writing skills
Analytical skills to interpret key information and translate into appropriate action and communication
High standard of spoken and written English for formal and informal communications
Project planning skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

High attention to detail
Self-starter - able to work without supervision
Ability to remain calm in times of crisis or conflict
Use of tact and empathy in difficult situations/conflict
Ability to work to tight timescales

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Recognised communications qualification or equivalent
Degree level qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with or within the media
Demonstrable experience of working in a communications or Public Relations environment
Experience of successful planning and delivery of communications projects

Desirable

NHS experience

key skills

Essential

Excellent writing skills
Analytical skills to interpret key information and translate into appropriate action and communication
High standard of spoken and written English for formal and informal communications
Project planning skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

High attention to detail
Self-starter - able to work without supervision
Ability to remain calm in times of crisis or conflict
Use of tact and empathy in difficult situations/conflict
Ability to work to tight timescales

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).

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