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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS INTERNAL TO NHS WALES EMPLOYEES ONLY
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31/03/2025 DUE TO FUNDING
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENTLINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
This is an exciting secondment opportunity for a talented communications professional, working with the Learning Disability Improvement team. If you enjoy providing both strategic and hands-on communications support and are ready for a new challenge, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Improvement Cymru is the national improvement service for NHS Wales. Our goal is to work with NHS Wales and its partner organisations to achieve sustainable, measurable improvements so that the services offered to patients are safer, more effective and timely.
You'll be joining an ambitious team, comprising some of the most qualified, experienced Improvement professionals in health and social care in Wales. Together, we lead, embed and champion Improvement across Wales - drawing on international best practice and evidence.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be a critical part of our communications team. You will develop, implement and evaluate a range of communications activities to support our all-Wales improvement programmes. For example this may include developing campaigns, social media, news stories, blogs and communications packs.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic communications professional who enjoys being part of a team and is keen to use their skills to play a key role in the delivery of innovative healthcare communications.
As part of our new direction, we want to strengthen our team by recruiting new team members from diverse backgrounds with a mix of skills, personalities and experiences. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the role recruitment manager to discuss the role further if they have any queries.
The role will be based in Cardiff, at the main Improvement Cymru offices, however current working conditions support home-working, which may continue for some time.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further please contact Beth Cook, Senior Improvement Communications & Engagement Manager, bethan.cook2@wales.nhs.uk
About us
The NHS Wales Executive provides a central guiding hand, working in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales. The Executive is hosted by Public Health Wales.
We are a national support function delivering 'A Healthier Wales' vision of a whole-system approach to providing excellent health and social care across Wales.
The Executive's role in supporting this vision is to provide strong national leadership and strategic direction enabling, supporting and, where necessary, intervening to ensure the delivery of national priorities and standards, to improve the quality and safety of care. The Executive will drive improvements to achieve better, fairer healthcare outcomes for the people of Wales.
Our organisation is guided by Public Health Wales' Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a communications role.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of successfully leading, developing and implementing insight driven communications strategies.
- Experience of developing and delivering integrated communications campaigns using a range of channels (including social media and web) and tactics.
- Knowledge of branding and developing sub brands.
- Experience of account managing a portfolio of projects simultaneously and efficiently, maintaining positive and productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience of producing creative briefs and managing creative processes, liaising with a range of teammates and suppliers.
- Knowledge and some experience of undertaking research to generate audience insights to inform and evaluate communications activity.
- Experience of copywriting and copyediting for a range of channels and audiences.
- Experience of working in a complex environment with many stakeholders.
Desirable
- Experience of management of a devolved budget.
- Knowledge and experience of behaviour change theory for communications.
- Knowledge of continuous Improvement agenda and methodologies.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences, including formal presentations.
- Ability to identify useful insights from data to inform communications tactics.
- Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills, including use of spelling and grammar.
- A high level of IT skill and familiarisation with full Microsoft Office Suite for production of a range of communications material.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a communications role.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of successfully leading, developing and implementing insight driven communications strategies.
- Experience of developing and delivering integrated communications campaigns using a range of channels (including social media and web) and tactics.
- Knowledge of branding and developing sub brands.
- Experience of account managing a portfolio of projects simultaneously and efficiently, maintaining positive and productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience of producing creative briefs and managing creative processes, liaising with a range of teammates and suppliers.
- Knowledge and some experience of undertaking research to generate audience insights to inform and evaluate communications activity.
- Experience of copywriting and copyediting for a range of channels and audiences.
- Experience of working in a complex environment with many stakeholders.
Desirable
- Experience of management of a devolved budget.
- Knowledge and experience of behaviour change theory for communications.
- Knowledge of continuous Improvement agenda and methodologies.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences, including formal presentations.
- Ability to identify useful insights from data to inform communications tactics.
- Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills, including use of spelling and grammar.
- A high level of IT skill and familiarisation with full Microsoft Office Suite for production of a range of communications material.
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).
