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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Communications and Marketing Assistant

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Job summary

  • To assist in the administration of the Media Office, ensuring that all media enquiries are logged, answered or referred on.
  • To support the Communications and Marketing Manager and Senior Communications Officer in drafting media releases and
  • To assist in the creation of publications for Trust staff, as well as local, national and specialist media and external stakeholders.
  • To monitor media coverage, maintain a comprehensive and well organised press cuttings, photo library, distribution lists and contact databases.
  • Support the Communications and Marketing Manager and Senior Communications Officer with event co-
  • To provide comprehensive administration and support services to the Communications and Marketing Manager and Senior Communications Officer.

Main duties of the job

  • Support the Communications and Marketing Manager and Senior Communications Officer in the delivery of the Communications and Marketing Strategy.
  • Work with the Communications and Marketing Manager and Senior Communications Officer to address media enquiries which may be of a sensitive and confidential nature.
  • To co-ordinate the team's generic inboxes and redirect emails to the appropriate
  • Assist the Communications and Marketing Manager and Senior Communications Officer in planning and promoting internal/external campaigns.
  • Source good news stories from across the Trust for promotion, building links and positive relationships with colleagues. Write up and publicise these stories via available communications channels.
  • Take high quality photographs and video of Trust events and other activities as
  • Arrange meetings, participate in and take and prepare minutes at regular meetings, coordinating follow up actions and assisting in the preparation of agendas.
  • To co-ordinate team presentations and ensure presentation equipment is
  • Ensure the timely distribution of key messages across the Trust by circulating messages via the weekly Staff Update email and updating the intranet.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion

Details

Date posted

02 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-0671R

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

These are included in the Job Description that is attached. For any questions, please contact Giles Latham on giles.latham@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

These are included in the Job Description that is attached. For any questions, please contact Giles Latham on giles.latham@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 qualification

Desirable

  • Marketing or Communications qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Dealing with challenging situations where tact and sensitivity is required.
  • Working effectively as part of a team
  • Handling sensitive issues and managing them in an appropriate fashion.

Desirable

  • Media and PR experience
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Experience of Event Management
  • Experience of working directly with the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge if intranets and other types of internal and external data management systems
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows, Office and use of intranet/website content management systems
  • Knowledge of how social media platforms operate and how to create engaging and relevant content

Desirable

  • Current knowledge of NHS Communications and the ability to interpret this into the workplace
  • Understanding of the current health and social care agenda
  • Knowledge of film marking and editing
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 qualification

Desirable

  • Marketing or Communications qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Dealing with challenging situations where tact and sensitivity is required.
  • Working effectively as part of a team
  • Handling sensitive issues and managing them in an appropriate fashion.

Desirable

  • Media and PR experience
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Experience of Event Management
  • Experience of working directly with the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge if intranets and other types of internal and external data management systems
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows, Office and use of intranet/website content management systems
  • Knowledge of how social media platforms operate and how to create engaging and relevant content

Desirable

  • Current knowledge of NHS Communications and the ability to interpret this into the workplace
  • Understanding of the current health and social care agenda
  • Knowledge of film marking and editing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Communications and Marketing Manager

Giles Latham

giles.latham@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-0671R

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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