Communications and Digital Design Officer

Swansea Bay University Health Board

The closing date is 07 May 2024

Job summary

It's said a picture paints 1,000 words - so we're looking for a communicator with excellent digital design and video/photography skills to join our Swansea Bay UHB Communications Team.

We need someone with a flair for capturing the essence of everything from a human interest story to a list of dry statistics, and turning it into something visual and exciting. For example: producing an at-a-glance infographic, an informative animation video, or an eye-catching poster.

The right person will be skilled and experienced in design software like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, and confident around a camera or video recorder.

You'll be joining a team of friendly and experienced Communications staff, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to showcase, explain and highlight the work of our NHS services to patients and the public.

Working from home as well as the office, you'll also be regularly out and about at our various hospitals and clinical sites.

Think you'd fit the bill? We'd love to hear from you!

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will design and produce communications assets including photography, infographics, posters, social media artwork, videos, and animation and;o Play a key role in Communications campaigns including vaccination, health protection and population campaigns, along with other campaigns managed by the Communications teamo Develop and support the Health Board's social media, website, and intranet sites as part of the Communications Team.o Support and manage the intranet and website servers and databases, ensuring their availability at all times with the support of Digital Services and DHCW.o Develop and support the Health Board website in line with the Health Board's requirements.o Use research and analysis, identify, and resolve any issues or errors. Liaise with DHCW to offer technical advice on potential developments and where new technologies/methodologies can be used.o Respond to and deal with staff enquiries and project requests, providing technical advice, support, and guidance.o Design and deliver digital training where needed within the Communications team, including practical application of communication design software including Adobe Creative Suite.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

130-AC166-0424

Job locations

Swansea Bay UHB HQ

1 Talbot Gateway

Baglan

SA12 7BR


Job description

Job responsibilities

We need someone with a flair for capturing the essence of everything from a human interest story to a list of dry statistics, and turning it into something visual and exciting. For example: producing an at-a-glance infographic, an informative animation video, or an eye-catching poster.

The right person will be skilled and experienced in design software like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, and confident around a camera or video recorder.

Please Job Description document for more details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We need someone with a flair for capturing the essence of everything from a human interest story to a list of dry statistics, and turning it into something visual and exciting. For example: producing an at-a-glance infographic, an informative animation video, or an eye-catching poster.

The right person will be skilled and experienced in design software like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, and confident around a camera or video recorder.

Please Job Description document for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant Digital design, digital PR, or Digital Communications related degree, or equivalent experience of working in digital design, video production, PR campaigning. Knowledge in software including but not exclusively, Microsoft, Sharepoint, Adobe Creative, Canva, and MURA (the NHS Wales website platform) Photoshop and video editing software

Desirable

  • Knowledge of web design

Experience

Essential

  • Advanced use of graphics and design packages to manipulate images and create graphics and infographics, communication visual assets etc Experience in photography and photo editing. Experience in video shooting and production/editing Social media campaign experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a health organisation. Experience of planning and delivering training.

Aptitude and abilities:

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team and to advise and assist staff from across the Health Board in a collaborative manner Ability to fix system problems under pressure Ability to manage and prioritise workload to work to strict deadlines in a busy and fast-paced environment. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write reports. Strong attention to detail with a keen eye for accuracy.

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker level 1

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly to meet service demand. Able to work collaboratively with key stakeholders Strong communication and presentation skills
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant Digital design, digital PR, or Digital Communications related degree, or equivalent experience of working in digital design, video production, PR campaigning. Knowledge in software including but not exclusively, Microsoft, Sharepoint, Adobe Creative, Canva, and MURA (the NHS Wales website platform) Photoshop and video editing software

Desirable

  • Knowledge of web design

Experience

Essential

  • Advanced use of graphics and design packages to manipulate images and create graphics and infographics, communication visual assets etc Experience in photography and photo editing. Experience in video shooting and production/editing Social media campaign experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a health organisation. Experience of planning and delivering training.

Aptitude and abilities:

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team and to advise and assist staff from across the Health Board in a collaborative manner Ability to fix system problems under pressure Ability to manage and prioritise workload to work to strict deadlines in a busy and fast-paced environment. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write reports. Strong attention to detail with a keen eye for accuracy.

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker level 1

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly to meet service demand. Able to work collaboratively with key stakeholders Strong communication and presentation 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.

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

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Swansea Bay UHB HQ

1 Talbot Gateway

Baglan

SA12 7BR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Swansea Bay UHB HQ

1 Talbot Gateway

Baglan

SA12 7BR


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Communications

Susan Bailey

susan.bailey@wales.nhs.uk

07800662215

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

130-AC166-0424

Job locations

Swansea Bay UHB HQ

1 Talbot Gateway

Baglan

SA12 7BR


Supporting documents

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