Communications & Engagement Officer

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

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Job summary

Communications and Engagement OfficerAn opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning Health Board Communications and Engagement Team.

We are looking for a Communications professional to work within our team, who will take responsibility for providing Communications and Engagement support to the Health Board, with a focus on developing and managing the organisation's website.You will manage internal and external communications, using excellent skills in written copy, digital, video and social media. You will be warmly welcomed into a team environment, where you will provide advice and support to staff members and stakeholders.

You will be responsible the planning, production and management of content that is interesting and varied to suit a range of audiences.

Experience of working in or with the media, or in a PR/comms role, is essential. You will also need to have excellent written communication and negotiating skills to ensure excellent services are delivered.

Main duties of the job

To deliver and support all aspects of internal and external communications undertaken by the Health Board. The post holder will form an integral part of the communications team and work across a full range of external and internal communications functions.Take the lead in co-ordinating and producing digital activity across web and social media channels that will help the Health Board to reach out to a broader audiences, influence and encourage debate, build trust and reputation in accordance with the Health Board's corporate priorities and objectives.

To support the ongoing development of the website and intranet sites and work closely with Digital Health Care Wales (DHCW).

To develop and edit material for our website, intranet, and social media channels. To be a point of contact within the organisation, to provide expert advice support and training to the Communications Team and other staff from around the Health Board.

To meet with staff across from across the Health Board and develop plans to positively promote their work and gain external and internal publicity for key organisational messages.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC068-0225

Job locations

St Cadoc's Hospital

Lodge Road

Caerleon

NP18 3XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac

To be successful you will:

Be passionate about and have a proven track record of PR/Communications practice, or journalism.

Have website editing / development skills and experience.

Show an interest and enthusiasm for the work of the NHS in Wales.

Be proactive in improving communications and engagement practices and showcasing the excellent work of colleagues.

Proven experience of writing engaging content for a range of audiences.

In return, we can offer you:

A permanent contract, with an excellent opportunity to develop your career within Communications and Engagement.

Support for your continuous professional development.

Access to the generous NHS pension scheme.

28 days holidays per year, plus Bank Holidays.

Wellbeing assistance and staff discounts.

Our commitment to nationally agreed NHS Wales terms and conditions.

Hybrid working arrangements, with free onsite parking at our Headquarters in Caerleon, Newport.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac

To be successful you will:

Be passionate about and have a proven track record of PR/Communications practice, or journalism.

Have website editing / development skills and experience.

Show an interest and enthusiasm for the work of the NHS in Wales.

Be proactive in improving communications and engagement practices and showcasing the excellent work of colleagues.

Proven experience of writing engaging content for a range of audiences.

In return, we can offer you:

A permanent contract, with an excellent opportunity to develop your career within Communications and Engagement.

Support for your continuous professional development.

Access to the generous NHS pension scheme.

28 days holidays per year, plus Bank Holidays.

Wellbeing assistance and staff discounts.

Our commitment to nationally agreed NHS Wales terms and conditions.

Hybrid working arrangements, with free onsite parking at our Headquarters in Caerleon, Newport.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Able to write lively and engaging copy for a variety of audiences

Desirable

  • Video editing skills
  • Welsh Language skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of editing and managing websites
  • Experience of working in or with the media or in a PR or marketing role

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a large and/or complex environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Able to write lively and engaging copy for a variety of audiences

Desirable

  • Video editing skills
  • Welsh Language skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of editing and managing websites
  • Experience of working in or with the media or in a PR or marketing role

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a large and/or complex environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience

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.

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

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.

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

St Cadoc's Hospital

Lodge Road

Caerleon

NP18 3XQ


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

St Cadoc's Hospital

Lodge Road

Caerleon

NP18 3XQ


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Communications

James Hodgson

James.Hodgson@wales.nhs.uk

01633435942

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC068-0225

Job locations

St Cadoc's Hospital

Lodge Road

Caerleon

NP18 3XQ


Supporting documents

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