Job summary
Senior Communications Officer - Staff Health and Wellbeing
We're looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled Senior Communications Officer to support our Staff Health and Wellbeing Service. This is a part time role, 15 hours per week, with the flexibility to work the hours over 2-5 days per week
This is an exciting, part time role that requires lots of creativity, initiative, and a keen eye for detail, along with exceptional technical communications skills and expertise - as well as an interest in supporting healthcare staff thrive at work.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Communications, you will take the lead on the communications for the Staff Health & Wellbeing Service to keep our staff and stakeholders informed and engaged.
You will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of both business as usual delivery and major projects, managing our presence at events and overcoming barriers to healthcare staff accessing support.
You will have strong copywriting, planning and project management skills and be able to demonstrate experience of developing and implementing communications campaigns. An understanding and experience of using digital communications and developing digital platforms is essential.
You'll be joining a dedicated staff wellbeing team and a high-performing, forward thinking marketing and communications department, working for a CQC 'outstanding' NHS Trust which has the most engaged people in the sector.
Main duties of the job
About the Job
You will have responsibility for:
- Developing and delivering an annual communications plan to support the development and growth of our service.
- Implement communications strategies and projects to promote services and projects for staff.
- Research and write about mental health, wellbeing and psychoeducation, with minimal or no brief and only occasional light-touch review and editing.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Thefourmust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Significant experience in a communications role, with demonstrable knowledge of communications techniques, approaches and procedures
- Experience of writing engaging copy for various online and offline media
- Confident to be the source of expert advice for senior managers on matters relating to marketing and communications.
- Experience of devising, implementing, managing and evaluating successful communications and involving a broad range of stakeholders.
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated Outstanding by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers. For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow.
If you recognise yourself in theserequirements,we recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Please dont hesitate to call the recruiting manager wholl be delighted to answer any questions you may have about the role:
Steph Moakes, Health, Wellbeing & Staff Engagement Lead
07500 799785 or steph.moakes@berkshire.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Thefourmust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Significant experience in a communications role, with demonstrable knowledge of communications techniques, approaches and procedures
- Experience of writing engaging copy for various online and offline media
- Confident to be the source of expert advice for senior managers on matters relating to marketing and communications.
- Experience of devising, implementing, managing and evaluating successful communications and involving a broad range of stakeholders.
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated Outstanding by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers. For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow.
If you recognise yourself in theserequirements,we recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Please dont hesitate to call the recruiting manager wholl be delighted to answer any questions you may have about the role:
Steph Moakes, Health, Wellbeing & Staff Engagement Lead
07500 799785 or steph.moakes@berkshire.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Relevant degree level qualification in marketing or communications (CIM/CIPR) or equivalent experience
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Microsoft 365 (Office, Teams, Forms, SharePoint, OneDrive)
- CMS (content managed systems)
- Copywriting/editing/tone of voice (ideally plain English)
- Communications planning (CIPR or equivalent)
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a communications role, with demonstrable knowledge of communications techniques, approaches and procedures.
- Experience of devising, implementing, managing and evaluating successful communications and involving a broad range of stakeholders.
- Experience of writing engaging copy for various online and offline media
- Experience in collection and analysis of data
- Experience of using a content management system to upload content (web and intranet)
- Experience of presenting information, capturing feedback, analysing data and presenting findings on topics and issues of high potential value to audiences
- Experience of working in partnership with and chairing meetings with key stakeholders, including patients/clients, to improve service delivery.
- Experience of managing/delivering internal communication across a number of different sites and to a varied workforce
- Experience of dealing with the media, particularly around sensitive and high profile matters
- Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience of order management
- Experience of managing campaigns from concept through to delivery, following best practice approach
- An excellent understanding of how to make best use of social and digital media to support campaigns and projects
- Experience of working within brand guidelines, understanding importance and ensuring all output reflects correct brand
- Ability to create and manage e-newsletters.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Essential
- Strong copywriting, proofing and editing skills
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise complex activities and campaigns, with the ability to plan and manage own time to meet tight deadlines and schedules.
- Ability to undertake relevant research prior to planning campaigns and other projects and identify best practice.
- Confident to be the source of expert advice for senior managers on matters relating to marketing and communications.
- Ability to work independently and lead on designated projects.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Knowledge of e-newsletter packages such as Poppulo
- Project management skills.
- Ability to engage and influence team members with strong negotiation skills
- Ability to adapt to unpredictable work pattern in a busy environment with constant interruptions
- Proactive and flexible approach to workload
- Evidence of commitment to actively increasing representation of protected characteristics in our activity and responsiveness
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work across Berkshire sites regularly and travel between sites
- Full driving licence and the use of a car
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Relevant degree level qualification in marketing or communications (CIM/CIPR) or equivalent experience
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Microsoft 365 (Office, Teams, Forms, SharePoint, OneDrive)
- CMS (content managed systems)
- Copywriting/editing/tone of voice (ideally plain English)
- Communications planning (CIPR or equivalent)
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a communications role, with demonstrable knowledge of communications techniques, approaches and procedures.
- Experience of devising, implementing, managing and evaluating successful communications and involving a broad range of stakeholders.
- Experience of writing engaging copy for various online and offline media
- Experience in collection and analysis of data
- Experience of using a content management system to upload content (web and intranet)
- Experience of presenting information, capturing feedback, analysing data and presenting findings on topics and issues of high potential value to audiences
- Experience of working in partnership with and chairing meetings with key stakeholders, including patients/clients, to improve service delivery.
- Experience of managing/delivering internal communication across a number of different sites and to a varied workforce
- Experience of dealing with the media, particularly around sensitive and high profile matters
- Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience of order management
- Experience of managing campaigns from concept through to delivery, following best practice approach
- An excellent understanding of how to make best use of social and digital media to support campaigns and projects
- Experience of working within brand guidelines, understanding importance and ensuring all output reflects correct brand
- Ability to create and manage e-newsletters.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Essential
- Strong copywriting, proofing and editing skills
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise complex activities and campaigns, with the ability to plan and manage own time to meet tight deadlines and schedules.
- Ability to undertake relevant research prior to planning campaigns and other projects and identify best practice.
- Confident to be the source of expert advice for senior managers on matters relating to marketing and communications.
- Ability to work independently and lead on designated projects.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Knowledge of e-newsletter packages such as Poppulo
- Project management skills.
- Ability to engage and influence team members with strong negotiation skills
- Ability to adapt to unpredictable work pattern in a busy environment with constant interruptions
- Proactive and flexible approach to workload
- Evidence of commitment to actively increasing representation of protected characteristics in our activity and responsiveness
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work across Berkshire sites regularly and travel between sites
- Full driving licence and the use of a car
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).
