Job summary
CNWL is looking for anexceptionalCommunicationsOfficer to join its busy team.
The successful postholder will work closely with the Communications Manager for Media and Campaigns and have experience of delivering successful communications activities and be able to support the team's wider portfolio of internal and external communications. This includesproducing communications plans for clinical services, developingcreative campaigns and promotional materialsto support the reputation management of the organisation and more.
To be successful in this role you must have excellent copywriting skills and attention to detail.
Main duties of the job
About us
CNWL provides NHS servicesthroughout a person's life, in physical and mental health and everything inbetween, at GPs and hospitals to the community and in their own home.
The majority of our services are provided in the community, which means treating people in their homes or from clinics close to home. In this sense we are a very modern part of the NHS, something the new Long Term Plan wants to see more of, with better integration and coordination of care, delivered as close to home as possible
Where community care is not possible we offer a number of facilities to treat people in hospital or residential environments. We also provide healthcare in prisons in London and the surrounding areas.
Partnerships are central to what we do here - with patients and their families, with staff and with other organisations, especially commissioners and providers but also with local authorities, GPs, universities and the voluntary sector. We envisage more in the years to come.
We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference
As a member of the Trust CommunicationsTeamyou will be part of a working environment and open culture which fosters high morale and commitment among all staff and promotes wellbeing, professional and personal development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose:
To provide comprehensive support to the wider communications team and work closely with the Communications Manager (Media and Campaigns) to ensure effective two waycommunications both internally with staff and externally with stakeholders, serviceusers and the public.
This role has a broad remit including writing content for the Trusts publications, the intranet and public website; organising events; producing patient information, devising promotional campaignsandmonitoringeffectiveness.
Main responsibilities:
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To ensure patient information material is produced in plain English and key community languages, such as posters and leaflets, liaising with designers,printersandphotographersas necessary.
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Toassistin the organisation of events at different sites across the Trust, such as official openings or ministerial visits, including overseeing publicity, marketing material, and photography.
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To support with digital communications;writing content for, and regularly updating, the Trusts public website including the creation of micro-sitesand intranet pagestoshowcasespecific services as required.
Other duties
- To undertake any other dutiescommensuratewith the grade asrequested.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose:
To provide comprehensive support to the wider communications team and work closely with the Communications Manager (Media and Campaigns) to ensure effective two waycommunications both internally with staff and externally with stakeholders, serviceusers and the public.
This role has a broad remit including writing content for the Trusts publications, the intranet and public website; organising events; producing patient information, devising promotional campaignsandmonitoringeffectiveness.
Main responsibilities:
-
To ensure patient information material is produced in plain English and key community languages, such as posters and leaflets, liaising with designers,printersandphotographersas necessary.
-
Toassistin the organisation of events at different sites across the Trust, such as official openings or ministerial visits, including overseeing publicity, marketing material, and photography.
-
To support with digital communications;writing content for, and regularly updating, the Trusts public website including the creation of micro-sitesand intranet pagestoshowcasespecific services as required.
Other duties
- To undertake any other dutiescommensuratewith the grade asrequested.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a communications field
Desirable
- Recognised communications/marketing or public relations qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a press, communications or marketing office
- Experience of writing and issuing press releases
- Ability to handle media enquiries appropriately
- Experience in writing for a variety of media including newsletters, websites and intranet
- Print production experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS in a related capacity
- Experience of working in an engagement/Patient and Public Involvement role
- Experience of working in a membership organisation
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously
- Able to deal with people at all levels in a professional manner
- Fast and accurate word processing and other office package skills
- Knowledge of/interest in website content management and development
- Proof reading skills and a keen eye for detail
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of NHS
- Knowledge and understanding of the news agenda
Aptitdude, attitude and personal characteristics
Essential
- Able to grasp ideas and information quickly
- Able to work independently and proactively
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a communications field
Desirable
- Recognised communications/marketing or public relations qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a press, communications or marketing office
- Experience of writing and issuing press releases
- Ability to handle media enquiries appropriately
- Experience in writing for a variety of media including newsletters, websites and intranet
- Print production experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS in a related capacity
- Experience of working in an engagement/Patient and Public Involvement role
- Experience of working in a membership organisation
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously
- Able to deal with people at all levels in a professional manner
- Fast and accurate word processing and other office package skills
- Knowledge of/interest in website content management and development
- Proof reading skills and a keen eye for detail
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of NHS
- Knowledge and understanding of the news agenda
Aptitdude, attitude and personal characteristics
Essential
- Able to grasp ideas and information quickly
- Able to work independently and proactively
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).
