Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

NHS England

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Job summary

NHS England London Region is looking for a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer to support and enhance the London Region's communications output.

This is an opportunity to work across NHS England London Region's communications channels and deliver effective communications in line with the NHS England London Region communications strategies.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they can provide written briefings for journalists and political stakeholders, which include drafting press releases, reactive media statements, internal briefings and reports to the highest standard. The postholder will help to build a reputation for the regional communications and engagement team as high performing, responsive and able to deliver.

In the role the post-holder would develop strong networks with key internal and external stakeholders and partners to ensure alignment and co-ordination of work and to maximise impact, while supporting the team across a range of campaigns and communications projects.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

Date posted

25 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year inclusive of London Weighting

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-STR-6650077-E

Job locations

Wellington House

133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
  • A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
  • Some experience of working in a fast-paced environment, delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals
  • Good understanding of varied communication channels, their impact, limitations, risks and opportunities, and good experience in their use

Skills Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

  • Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
  • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate.
  • Able to quickly understand complex health, social care, political and business issues and to use that understanding to develop effective approaches, providing advice to staff and colleagues

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
  • A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
  • Some experience of working in a fast-paced environment, delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals
  • Good understanding of varied communication channels, their impact, limitations, risks and opportunities, and good experience in their use

Skills Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

  • Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
  • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate.
  • Able to quickly understand complex health, social care, political and business issues and to use that understanding to develop effective approaches, providing advice to staff and colleagues

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House

133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House

133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Communications & Engagement Manager

Amy Singleton

amy.singleton3@nhs.net

Date posted

25 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year inclusive of London Weighting

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-STR-6650077-E

Job locations

Wellington House

133-155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG


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