NHS Resolution

Communications and Engagement Executive

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Job summary

The Communications and Engagement Executive is part of the Policy, Strategy and Communications (PSC) Directorate and is responsible for supporting the overall work of the Advice and Appeals business partnering team, the organisations stakeholder and scheme member insights programme, contact datasets and developing the Customer Relationship Management system. The role is also key in helping to co-ordinate the organisations services in relation to primary care audiences and plays a key role in the administration of speaker events and conference exhibitions.

Main duties of the job

Copywriting to support strategic communication campaigns targeting a range of audience groups across both offline and digital media channels (press releases, publications, website, meeting minutes etc).

Providing advice to staff and partners on appropriate communication and engagement approaches and delivery options.

Building effective relationships with colleagues at all levels through open communication and constructive feedback.

Assisting in the development and promotion of clear understanding of strategic aims and priorities, ensuring consistency of messages and terminology.

Working closely with others in the PSC team to implement and promote the NHS Resolutions corporate identity style internally and externally.

Assisting with the planning, co-ordination, development and delivery of effective engagement activities and events with clear objectives and evaluation methods, which support delivery of the PSC annual work plan.

Assisting in the production and maintenance of a broad range of communications and engagement channels and products including high quality promotional materials, digital products such as videos and social media content, presentations; using customer insight to identify the right channels and styles for specific audiences.

Assisting with the co-ordination of NHS Resolutions presence at designated national events by acting as a point of contact with organisers and partners.

About us

NHS Resolution is an Arms Length Body of the Department of Health & Social Care. As a not for profit part of the NHS, our purpose is to provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patients. We have four key service areas:

Claims Management: delivering expertise in handling clinical and non-clinical claims to members of our Indemnity Schemes.

Practitioner Performance Advice: providing advice, support and interventions in relation to concerns about the individual performance of Doctors, Dentists and Pharmacists.

Primary Care Appeals: offering an impartial tribunal service for the fair handling of Primary Care contracting services.

Safety and Learning: supporting the NHS to better understand and learn from claims, concerns and disputes; to target safety activity while sharing learning across the NHS.

What we offer in return

The NHS wide basic 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 29 days after 5 years NHS service + 8 public holidays and after 10 years NHS service 33 days + 8 public holidays

Pay that reflects your skills and experience in line with wider NHS pay scales

Membership in one of the best pensions schemes in the UK

Investment in training

Flexible working

Upon joining the NHS family, there are a wealth of savings, discounts and support you will be able to access.

Details

Date posted

10 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year plus HCAS (London only)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

M9912-NHSR-2023-128-A

Job locations

8th Floor, 10 South Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU


NHS Resolution

7-8 Wellington Place

Leeds

LS1 4AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we are

The Policy, Strategy and Communication (PSC) Directorate is a corporate function that promotes the work of NHS Resolution amongst our scheme members and beneficiaries, system partners and other stakeholders. We do this through deploying a variety of engagement and communications activities relevant to each of our target audiences. Through this we are a key enabler to the success of NHS Resolution meeting its strategic objectives.

Join NHS Resolution and be part of the wider NHS family.

We are a unique organisation that provides expertise to the NHS on resolving concerns and disputes fairly

We share learning for improvement and preserving resources for patient care

NHS Resolution is made up of staff from all walks of life which enriches the work we do. We embody our organisational PEER values:

Professional: We provide a professional, high quality service, working flexibly to find effective and efficient solutions.

Expert: We bring unique skills, knowledge, and expertise to everything we do.

Ethical: We are committed to acting with honesty, integrity, and fairness.

Respectful: We treat people with consideration and respect and encourage supportive collaborative and inclusive team working.

To aid our values we have well established networks for staff on diversity, disability, LGBTQ+ and sustainability. We also hold a level 3 award in the Disability Confidence Scheme and a Gold accreditation in Investors in People.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates.

Assessment Centre

45 minute activity ahead of interview to test writing abilities for promotional communication activity. 15 minute break to follow this ahead of the interview.

Advert closing date: Monday 22 January 2024

Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests.

Our organisations headquarters are located on the 8th Floor, 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU. There are links to the headquarters via DLR and tube and the closest stations are Canary Wharf DLR station and Canary Wharf station on the Jubilee line. You will also find various places to eat and buy food from and we are a short walk away from Jubilee Park and located on the West India Docks.

We also have offices in central Leeds at Arena Point, Merrion Way, Leeds, LS2 8PA and a request can be made for homeworking.

We want all our candidates to flourish when interviewing with NHS Resolution. If there is anything we can do to support you in demonstrating your best self, please ask us, we are happy to be flexible. Please contact nhsr.hrrecruitmentandresourcing@nhs.net

We sincerely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to NHS Resolution are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to pioneer and develop in areas which you are passionate about. Please check out our LinkedIn Life page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we are

The Policy, Strategy and Communication (PSC) Directorate is a corporate function that promotes the work of NHS Resolution amongst our scheme members and beneficiaries, system partners and other stakeholders. We do this through deploying a variety of engagement and communications activities relevant to each of our target audiences. Through this we are a key enabler to the success of NHS Resolution meeting its strategic objectives.

Join NHS Resolution and be part of the wider NHS family.

We are a unique organisation that provides expertise to the NHS on resolving concerns and disputes fairly

We share learning for improvement and preserving resources for patient care

NHS Resolution is made up of staff from all walks of life which enriches the work we do. We embody our organisational PEER values:

Professional: We provide a professional, high quality service, working flexibly to find effective and efficient solutions.

Expert: We bring unique skills, knowledge, and expertise to everything we do.

Ethical: We are committed to acting with honesty, integrity, and fairness.

Respectful: We treat people with consideration and respect and encourage supportive collaborative and inclusive team working.

To aid our values we have well established networks for staff on diversity, disability, LGBTQ+ and sustainability. We also hold a level 3 award in the Disability Confidence Scheme and a Gold accreditation in Investors in People.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates.

Assessment Centre

45 minute activity ahead of interview to test writing abilities for promotional communication activity. 15 minute break to follow this ahead of the interview.

Advert closing date: Monday 22 January 2024

Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests.

Our organisations headquarters are located on the 8th Floor, 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU. There are links to the headquarters via DLR and tube and the closest stations are Canary Wharf DLR station and Canary Wharf station on the Jubilee line. You will also find various places to eat and buy food from and we are a short walk away from Jubilee Park and located on the West India Docks.

We also have offices in central Leeds at Arena Point, Merrion Way, Leeds, LS2 8PA and a request can be made for homeworking.

We want all our candidates to flourish when interviewing with NHS Resolution. If there is anything we can do to support you in demonstrating your best self, please ask us, we are happy to be flexible. Please contact nhsr.hrrecruitmentandresourcing@nhs.net

We sincerely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to NHS Resolution are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to pioneer and develop in areas which you are passionate about. Please check out our LinkedIn Life page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree educated or equivalent relevant experience in a communications and/or project management role
  • Excellent engagement planning and project management skills to ensure external engagement activities enhance NHS Resolutions reputation and promote our corporate objectives
  • Excellent written skills with experience of drafting, formatting and editing documents
  • Ability to deliver accurate work objectives to competing and conflicting deadlines
  • Excellent planning and co-ordination skills
  • The ability to present complex, sensitive or contentious information in simple to understand ways for a variety of audiences

Experience

Essential

  • Good knowledge of current health system and its key stakeholders
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree educated or equivalent relevant experience in a communications and/or project management role
  • Excellent engagement planning and project management skills to ensure external engagement activities enhance NHS Resolutions reputation and promote our corporate objectives
  • Excellent written skills with experience of drafting, formatting and editing documents
  • Ability to deliver accurate work objectives to competing and conflicting deadlines
  • Excellent planning and co-ordination skills
  • The ability to present complex, sensitive or contentious information in simple to understand ways for a variety of audiences

Experience

Essential

  • Good knowledge of current health system and its key stakeholders

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Resolution

Address

8th Floor, 10 South Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU


Employer's website

https://resolution.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Resolution

Address

8th Floor, 10 South Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU


Employer's website

https://resolution.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Communications and Engagement Lead

Daniel Knight

daniel.knight11@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year plus HCAS (London only)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

M9912-NHSR-2023-128-A

Job locations

8th Floor, 10 South Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU


NHS Resolution

7-8 Wellington Place

Leeds

LS1 4AP


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