Job summary
Are you a communications professional looking for an exciting new challenge? Join the largest NHS Trust in the country and play a key role in delivering impactful communications and engagement campaigns.
We are seeking a dynamic individual with excellent written and communication skills, who is proactive, organised, and experienced in developing communication plans and using design tools like Canva. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Why join us?
Become a part of our Clinical Group Communications, as part of the wider Workforce team and work alongside a diverse and motivated group of professionals across all MFT sites. You'll be joining a team that is passionate about making a difference to our colleagues through the communication activities we deliver. This role offers you the opportunity to build networks and relationships, develop your skills, and contribute to the delivery of our new Trust strategy.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Communications Officer (WTWA), you will be responsible for planning and delivering internal communications and engagement to our 5,000 staff based within the Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington and Altrincham (WTWA) Clinical Group, which is part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Working closely with our Director team and senior managers, as the Senior Communications Officer, you will create and execute communication plans that support the delivery of WTWA key priorities.
The role will include:
Plan and delivering effective communication plans for programmes and staff engagement campaigns
Supporting a calendar of colleague engagement events supporting Workforce, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Organisational Development.
Content creation using tools such as Canva.
Delivering plans for internal communications and engagement campaigns
Support the creation of short videos from WTWA Directors to ensure key messages are distributed to staff.
Support leaders to help develop and manage an effective and proactive strategic stakeholder management process to ensure the clinical groups messages are communicated effectively.
Updating and reviewing content across internal channels such as the WTWA internal SharePoint.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to post graduate level or equivalent related experience in the communications field
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of engaging with and writing content for a range of audiences, including internal
Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a communications role, preferably within the NHS or public sector
- Experience in internal communications
- Experience in effective internal stakeholder management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written skills with the ability to write for a number of audiences across different platforms
- Ability to use Canva or other similar tools to create content
- Ability to translate complex information into understandable language for different audiences
- Highly IT literate
- Ability to produce communications plans
Attributes
Essential
- Confidence and aptitude in interpersonal relationships, with the ability to work across multi-professional teams
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work pro-actively
Others
Essential
- Flexibility to work within fluid and fluctuating parameters and changing priorities
- Able to work at different locations and out-of-hours as required
- Able to work independently
- Capacity to handle many projects simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal skills (negotiation and communication)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to post graduate level or equivalent related experience in the communications field
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of engaging with and writing content for a range of audiences, including internal
Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a communications role, preferably within the NHS or public sector
- Experience in internal communications
- Experience in effective internal stakeholder management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written skills with the ability to write for a number of audiences across different platforms
- Ability to use Canva or other similar tools to create content
- Ability to translate complex information into understandable language for different audiences
- Highly IT literate
- Ability to produce communications plans
Attributes
Essential
- Confidence and aptitude in interpersonal relationships, with the ability to work across multi-professional teams
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work pro-actively
Others
Essential
- Flexibility to work within fluid and fluctuating parameters and changing priorities
- Able to work at different locations and out-of-hours as required
- Able to work independently
- Capacity to handle many projects simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal skills (negotiation and communication)
Additional information
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).
