Job summary
This is a fixed term / secondment until 31/08/2025. If you wish to be offered on a secondment basis, you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone, with a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in digital communications, to join an enthusiastic, creative, in-house communications team, specifically within the digital communications function.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a team player with a 'can do' attitude who can hit the ground running to support the team at an exciting time. The role will particularly support delivery of digital communication projects, such as intranet (SharePoint), internet (MURA), creating digital assets such as social media graphics or screensavers, and basic video editing/subtitling.
If you think you have creativity to offer, as well as being able to work under tight timescales in a busy communications team - this could be a great opportunity for you.
Don't worry, training will be given for our systems and channels for the successful candidate.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 28/08/2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 28/08/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Diploma level or equivalent knowledge and experience in a digital or communications field
- Knowledge of tools and techniques of digital platforms
- Knowledge and experience of using web development systems and social media platforms
Desirable
- Qualification in public relations, digital, communication or marketing
- Knowledge of W3C accessibility standards
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in an communications environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
- Experience of web development, particularly SharePoint or content management systems
- Experience of producing communication content and campaigns across internal, external and digital channels
Desirable
- NHS/public sector communications and marketing experience
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic graphic design, photography, filming and editing skills
- Ability to work to deliver to strict deadlines with competing demands
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and is proactive with an ability to show initiative and generate ideas.
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
- Welsh speaker to level 1 or above with willingness to improve with support.
Desirable
- Understanding of writing for a digitally accessible audience
- Ability to produce communication content and campaigns across internal, external and digital channels
- Ability to interpret data/web statistics and produce understandable reports
- Understanding of current issues affecting the NHS
- A higher level of welsh language skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Diploma level or equivalent knowledge and experience in a digital or communications field
- Knowledge of tools and techniques of digital platforms
- Knowledge and experience of using web development systems and social media platforms
Desirable
- Qualification in public relations, digital, communication or marketing
- Knowledge of W3C accessibility standards
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in an communications environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
- Experience of web development, particularly SharePoint or content management systems
- Experience of producing communication content and campaigns across internal, external and digital channels
Desirable
- NHS/public sector communications and marketing experience
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic graphic design, photography, filming and editing skills
- Ability to work to deliver to strict deadlines with competing demands
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and is proactive with an ability to show initiative and generate ideas.
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
- Welsh speaker to level 1 or above with willingness to improve with support.
Desirable
- Understanding of writing for a digitally accessible audience
- Ability to produce communication content and campaigns across internal, external and digital channels
- Ability to interpret data/web statistics and produce understandable reports
- Understanding of current issues affecting the NHS
- A higher level of welsh language skills
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).
