Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Design Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for a Design Assistant to join our growing team at Co-Lab as part of the Academy of Research and Improvement, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

As part of Co-Lab's core team you will be working with the support of our Communication team to design outputs for our commissioned projects. This will include reports, website materials and social media outputs as well as other requested items by our clients. You will also be assisting on designing branding and other associated collateral.

We are looking for someone with experience of design and as well as competence in using website and design system to generate content that is accessible for a range of audiences.

Main duties of the job

To design content as requested by the project lead - this will include, but not limited to reports, infographics, website content and social media outputs.

To assist our communication team in designing aspects of branding for projects this will include, but not limited to designing logos, brochures and other promotional collateral.

To design clear and creative content that is accessible for a range of audiences working under the direction of the communications team and project lead.

To assist the communications team in the promotion of material using a range of communication media including social media and website.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Details

Date posted

06 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year based on full time hours

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

449-COR-6417

Job locations

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
  • *RSA II Word-processing qualification or ECDL or equivalent.
  • *GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/above or equivalent.

Desirable

  • *Design qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • *Demonstrable experience in design.
  • *Competence in web-design and design programmes such as Wix and Canva.
  • *Good communication skills.
  • *Creative and artistic designing skills of media.
  • *Ability to work as part of team.
  • *Being flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities.

Desirable

  • *Previous experience of designing for professional clients.
  • *Previous experience of working within Communications.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
  • *RSA II Word-processing qualification or ECDL or equivalent.
  • *GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/above or equivalent.

Desirable

  • *Design qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • *Demonstrable experience in design.
  • *Competence in web-design and design programmes such as Wix and Canva.
  • *Good communication skills.
  • *Creative and artistic designing skills of media.
  • *Ability to work as part of team.
  • *Being flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities.

Desirable

  • *Previous experience of designing for professional clients.
  • *Previous experience of working within Communications.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Anna Badley

anna.badley@solent.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

06 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year based on full time hours

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

449-COR-6417

Job locations

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD


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