Job summary
We are looking for an effective communicator to join our fast-paced communications team supporting our large acute NHS trust.
If you have experience of media handling, excellent writing skills and the creativity to develop versatile, quality content for a wide range of channels and platforms inside and outside our organisation, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who is adept at working with key stakeholders and senior colleagues on proactive projects, emerging issues and spreading the word about the fantastic work of our teams.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for producing a broad range of communicationsto the highest standard, using expertise and experience to identify the right channels and styles for specific audiences.
The postholder will play a crucial role in generating content - both written and digital - for staff and the public including via the media, the Trust's website, intranet and social media platforms, supporting the day-to-day operations of the Trust's digital platforms, including the use of content management systems
You will develop communications and engagement plans for specific projects/ campaigns, managing their effective implementation and support the delivery of effective media relations with print, broadcast, trade and online.
This role involves maintaining excellent contact and relationships with colleagues across the Trust to initiate and respond to communications needs.
You will also be involved in supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of communications and stakeholder engagement strategies and projects.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is a centre of excellence for healthcare in the South West in a number of fields and is also one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK.
Our annual turnover is around £950 million, and we employ over 13,000 staff, delivering healthcare at a number of sites including Southmead Hospital, Cossham Hospital, Bristol Centre for Enablement, and in the community at locations across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We provide a range of services to a core population of around 750,000 people, from neonatal intensive care to care of the elderly, as well as a number of specialist services including Major Trauma, Neurosciences, Burns, Plastics, Stroke and Thrombectomy, Nephrology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases/HIV, Transplant and Obstetric Medicine for the wider South West and beyond.
We are also a major research centre and teaching trust, having close links to the Universities of Bristol, Bath, and the West of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the Trusts communications team the post holder will be responsible for maintaining and improving communication channels with Trust staff, patients, the wider public and stakeholders.
The post holder/s will possess excellent media handling and writing skills and have experience of liaising with journalists and drafting versatile, quality content for a wide range of channels and platforms internally and externally - including social media, the web and print media.
You will be responsible for:
Helping to build and enhance the communications teams reputation as a high performing, responsive team that offers expert advice and is able to deliver
Producing a broad range of communications to the highest standard; using expertise and experience to identify the right channels and styles for specific audiences
Play a crucial role in generating content both written and digital - for staff and public including via the media, the Trusts website, intranet and social media platforms.
Support the day to day operations of the Trusts digital platforms (i.e. website) including the use of content management systems
Providing expert communications and engagement advice and practical support to staff across the Trust
Developing communications and engagement plans for specific projects/campaigns and managing their effective implementation
Support the delivery of effective media relations print, broadcast, trade and online
Support the delivery of the Trusts internal communications both routine and as part of projects
Maintaining excellent contacts and relationships with colleagues across the Trust to initiate and respond to communications support needs
Deliver successful event management in person, online and hybrid formats for both communications and engagement
Drafting press releases, statements, features and creating digital content by seeking opportunities and interviewing staff, arranging and /or taking images, videos and recordings to support news stories and other publications
Develop and produce content for the Trusts communications both internal and external, including written, digital, social media and audio visual content. This includes seeking out story ideas, concepts, interviews and full content creation
Interpreting specialist clinical information into easy-to-understand messages for staff, patients and the public
Assist the development, implementation and evaluation of communications and stakeholder engagement strategies and projects to support the Trusts corporate objectives
Help maximise use of the Trusts digital communications both internally and externally. Including the intranet, digital signage, social media and web tools (i.e. ChatBot)
Ensure all communications and engagement work is inclusive, putting specific arrangements in place to engage with those groups and/or individuals that are harder to reach
To be an effective member of the communications team, contributing to the overall delivery and improvement of the service and supporting other team members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the Trusts communications team the post holder will be responsible for maintaining and improving communication channels with Trust staff, patients, the wider public and stakeholders.
The post holder/s will possess excellent media handling and writing skills and have experience of liaising with journalists and drafting versatile, quality content for a wide range of channels and platforms internally and externally - including social media, the web and print media.
You will be responsible for:
Helping to build and enhance the communications teams reputation as a high performing, responsive team that offers expert advice and is able to deliver
Producing a broad range of communications to the highest standard; using expertise and experience to identify the right channels and styles for specific audiences
Play a crucial role in generating content both written and digital - for staff and public including via the media, the Trusts website, intranet and social media platforms.
Support the day to day operations of the Trusts digital platforms (i.e. website) including the use of content management systems
Providing expert communications and engagement advice and practical support to staff across the Trust
Developing communications and engagement plans for specific projects/campaigns and managing their effective implementation
Support the delivery of effective media relations print, broadcast, trade and online
Support the delivery of the Trusts internal communications both routine and as part of projects
Maintaining excellent contacts and relationships with colleagues across the Trust to initiate and respond to communications support needs
Deliver successful event management in person, online and hybrid formats for both communications and engagement
Drafting press releases, statements, features and creating digital content by seeking opportunities and interviewing staff, arranging and /or taking images, videos and recordings to support news stories and other publications
Develop and produce content for the Trusts communications both internal and external, including written, digital, social media and audio visual content. This includes seeking out story ideas, concepts, interviews and full content creation
Interpreting specialist clinical information into easy-to-understand messages for staff, patients and the public
Assist the development, implementation and evaluation of communications and stakeholder engagement strategies and projects to support the Trusts corporate objectives
Help maximise use of the Trusts digital communications both internally and externally. Including the intranet, digital signage, social media and web tools (i.e. ChatBot)
Ensure all communications and engagement work is inclusive, putting specific arrangements in place to engage with those groups and/or individuals that are harder to reach
To be an effective member of the communications team, contributing to the overall delivery and improvement of the service and supporting other team members.
Person Specification
Education and experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge and experience of communications, public relations, journalism and marketing
- Experience of managing the day-to-day delivery of communications
- Experience of assisting with the development and delivery of communication and engagement strategies, plans or campaigns.
Person Specification
Education and experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge and experience of communications, public relations, journalism and marketing
- Experience of managing the day-to-day delivery of communications
- Experience of assisting with the development and delivery of communication and engagement strategies, plans or campaigns.
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).
