Job summary
We have a vacant opportunity for a B6 Digital Communications Lead (12 months fixed term) to join us at our Macclesfield District General Hospital site , working across the East Cheshire NHS Trust organisation .
Working closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement, the Digital Communications Lead will play a lead role in shaping and implementing an effective communications and engagement plan for the implementation of the Think Digital strategy within Trust.
This will include working with the Digital Teams to design, deliver and evaluate a range of communications led projects for patients, public and staff.
A key project deliverable for this role is the successful adoption of the Patient Portal, which will involve working with key stakeholders, both internally and externally to ensure that stakeholders are aware of this new capability and can broadcast the message across the Cheshire East area.
The Digital Communications Lead will develop and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and provide specialist advice to members of the organisation, ensuring that relevant Trust policies are adhered to.
The postholder will also manage, as well as explore any opportunities to develop, the Trust's established communications channels so that information reaches the right people at the right time.
This post is Fixed Term for 12 Months. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th August 2023.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities of the post holder include the following:
Professional
- Manage the day-to-day internal and external communications activities for the Think Digital strategy for the Trust
GOVERNANCE
- Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
- Act as a role model by demonstrating leadership and expertise, and by maintaining credibility within the Communications department, the wider Trust and its stakeholders, ensuring that a positive image of the Trust is maintained
EDUCATION/LEARNING
- Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning.
This job description is an outline of the role and function. It is not intended to describe all specific tasks.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge/Previous Experience
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- Experience within a marketing, communications, and/or PR environment
Desirable
- Understanding of how complex organisations work
- At least three years' experience within a marketing, communications, and/or PR environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Influencing and persuasion skills
- Ability to present ideas in an engaging way to key stakeholders
- Ability to source information to draft press releases
Desirable
- Photography and/or video recording skills
- Experience of using social media channels in an organisational environment
- Experience of website management, including Content Management Systems (CMS)
Values
Essential
- A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues
- A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes
- Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns
Behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model
- Must be willing to take personal responsibility
- Must have the courage to speak up
- Must value and appreciate the worth of others
Physical Requirments (Reasonable adjustments will be made under the Disability Discrimination Act)
Essential
- Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description
- Flexible approach to working (including from home and across multiple sites)
- Ability to travel independently between Trust sites, which may require some flexible hours of working
- Ability to drive with own car
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge/Previous Experience
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- Experience within a marketing, communications, and/or PR environment
Desirable
- Understanding of how complex organisations work
- At least three years' experience within a marketing, communications, and/or PR environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Influencing and persuasion skills
- Ability to present ideas in an engaging way to key stakeholders
- Ability to source information to draft press releases
Desirable
- Photography and/or video recording skills
- Experience of using social media channels in an organisational environment
- Experience of website management, including Content Management Systems (CMS)
Values
Essential
- A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues
- A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes
- Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns
Behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model
- Must be willing to take personal responsibility
- Must have the courage to speak up
- Must value and appreciate the worth of others
Physical Requirments (Reasonable adjustments will be made under the Disability Discrimination Act)
Essential
- Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description
- Flexible approach to working (including from home and across multiple sites)
- Ability to travel independently between Trust sites, which may require some flexible hours of working
- Ability to drive with own car
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
