University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Communications Officer

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Job summary

If you are the type of person who thrives in working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, then the position of Communications Officer could be perfect for you. We are seeking the ideal person to be part of our multi-talented and forward-thinking communications team.The successful candidate will join a dynamic team to provide support in the promotion of our services to key target audiences.We are looking for a bright, versatile, energetic personality who will be able to add value to all our communications activities. The ideal candidate will need to prove they are able to build internal and external relationships across a range of disciplines, work on numerous projects simultaneously both as a team member or under their own initiative.We are seeking a highly organised individual who has an eye for a story and excellent written and verbal communication skills. We are looking for someone who is flexible, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. The post is a great opportunity for someone with the right skills, experience and outlook to develop their career in a complex communications environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute towards the overall aim of communicating and promoting the work of the Trust to staff, the public, media and health professionals.To take joint responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Trust's photography, video and editing, graphic design and multimedia activity including the Trust website/intranet and other electronic media.Respond to media enquiries, brief journalists, write press releases, internal and external material.Provide support to manage events, press conferences, photo calls, visits and awards support.The successful candidate will be based at Trust Headquarters on the Royal Stoke University Hospital site but will be required to travel to County Hospital, Stafford.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Details

Date posted

14 April 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-4078797

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please see contact details

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please see contact details

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Achieved degree/ relevant experience
  • Knowledge of media

desirable

Desirable

  • ExperiKnowledge and experience using social mediaence working in large complex organisation

essential

Essential

  • writing skills

Desirable

  • knowedge of adobe
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Achieved degree/ relevant experience
  • Knowledge of media

desirable

Desirable

  • ExperiKnowledge and experience using social mediaence working in large complex organisation

essential

Essential

  • writing skills

Desirable

  • knowedge of adobe

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Director of Communications

Jessie Dickson

jessie.dickson@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782676644

Details

Date posted

14 April 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-4078797

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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