Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Digital Communications Manager

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Job summary

We're looking for a creative digital communications manager to join our busy team who has a proven track record of creating great content for online audiences across websites, intranet and social media, and is a team player who knows how to prioritise a busy workload and use their initiative.

We're looking for someone who is adept at using content management systems, has an excellent eye for detail and can bring bundles of creativity to help our content and digital strategies stand out from the crowd.

Main duties of the job

Main duties and key responsibilities

To act as the Trust's digital communications specialist, providing expert advice on all aspects of digital communications.

Develop and implement a digital communications plan which supports the overarching communications strategy for the Trust and its objectives and priorities and:

Create, develop and manage content for the Trust's website and intranet
Lead on the development of creative and engaging communications plans as necessary
Lead on the development of video communication materials for use in campaigns and on the website and Intranet
Project manage the development and design of existing and future internal and external websites
Advise and train relevant staff members in developing and uploading content for their own areas
Co-ordinate web updates across departments
Proof read all online content
Track and report onsite metrics
Monitor and manage social media presence
Ensure that all digital communications is developed in-line with the corporate brand guidelines
Create graphics and other bespoke design elements for internal and external marketing materials
Create and update public-facing digital information screens and staff- facing screensavers

Please see the attached trust job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:

Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021
National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do
We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum plus high cost allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-5472286-AD

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
A complete and accurate application
Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
Evidence of essential experience for role
Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
A complete and accurate application
Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
Evidence of essential experience for role
Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Employer's website

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