Job summary
We've created a new Communications Officer role to help support and develop Nottinghamshire Health Informatics Service (NHIS) communications projects across the board.
The best bits of this role include creating a range of innovative and creative messages to use both internally with staff, and externally to a range of customers across all of Nottinghamshire.
This unique role sits within the Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust Communications Team, along with the NHIS Communications Specialist. NHIS is an ICT support service for many health services across Nottinghamshire, hosted by Sherwood Forest Hospital (SFH) and based predominantly at King's Mill Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We've a dedicated communications function and we're after someone who is happy writing content for customer emails, web & socials, as well as cyber and critical incidents, as much as they are for crafting project launch and staff notifications.
You'll lead on regular business communications as well as some exciting new projects that are in the pipeline. We have a presence at events, some internal and others with customers. And there's a need to improve our presence on social media and digital platforms.
So if you've a keen eye for detail and love the challenge of finding bespoke ways to get your messages across, take a look at the full job description or get in touch with Elissa Bush, NHIS Communications Specialist, for a discussion about all things new and exciting!
About us
Thank you for your interest in this new role.
NHIS is an ICT support service for many health organisations across Nottinghamshire. We work as a system partner to ensure that interoperability, collaboration and access to data when and where it is needed. We support the growth of digital maturity, and ensure alignment with customer digital strategy. We have two sites, one at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust King's Mill Hospital, the other at Byron Court in Arnold.
NHIS consists of four Strategic Business Units (SBU's); Strategy and Delivery, Technical Operations, Corporate and Business Support and Enterprise Architecture. Each SBU runs an autonomous business entity which represents a specific business function or distinct set of services within NHIS.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Please make sure you read the Person Specification as you will be judged against this criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Please make sure you read the Person Specification as you will be judged against this criteria.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of the role and challenges of communications, PR and marketing in the NHS
- Computer literate and able to use software packages (preferably Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work on own initiative, prioritising workloads and managing time effectively.
- Confident, flexible and methodical approach to work, exercising tact, discretion and diplomacy
- Previous experience of working within a communications or newsroom environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a similar role/nature
- Experience of graphic design, social media or video production.
Qualifications/Academic/ Craft/Professional
Essential
- A good level of general education to A level standard (to include English and Maths) or equivalent level of experience
- Highly developed interpersonal, communications and organisational skills
- Ability to work with all professions throughout the Trust and with colleagues in partner organisations involved in the management or provision of health and social care services
Desirable
- Relevant degree level qualification or experience
- A recognised communications qualification.
Further Training
Essential
- Marketing, Communications, PR would be an advantage
Desirable
- Prepared to undertake any further course of study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in communications, PR, journalism or marketing.
- Ability to prioritise and plan own workload in order to meet tight deadlines/targets.
- To be able to maintain all of the above under pressure and with tight deadlines, not just set by the Trust but also by others as appropriate.
Desirable
- Proven skills in team working
- Experience of coordinating events.
- Experience of working with the media.
Contractual Requirements
Desirable
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of the role and challenges of communications, PR and marketing in the NHS
- Computer literate and able to use software packages (preferably Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work on own initiative, prioritising workloads and managing time effectively.
- Confident, flexible and methodical approach to work, exercising tact, discretion and diplomacy
- Previous experience of working within a communications or newsroom environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a similar role/nature
- Experience of graphic design, social media or video production.
Qualifications/Academic/ Craft/Professional
Essential
- A good level of general education to A level standard (to include English and Maths) or equivalent level of experience
- Highly developed interpersonal, communications and organisational skills
- Ability to work with all professions throughout the Trust and with colleagues in partner organisations involved in the management or provision of health and social care services
Desirable
- Relevant degree level qualification or experience
- A recognised communications qualification.
Further Training
Essential
- Marketing, Communications, PR would be an advantage
Desirable
- Prepared to undertake any further course of study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in communications, PR, journalism or marketing.
- Ability to prioritise and plan own workload in order to meet tight deadlines/targets.
- To be able to maintain all of the above under pressure and with tight deadlines, not just set by the Trust but also by others as appropriate.
Desirable
- Proven skills in team working
- Experience of coordinating events.
- Experience of working with the media.
Contractual Requirements
Desirable
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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.
