Job summary
NHS England is looking for an editor to join a very busy content team. The successful candidate will work alongside our head of editorial and 2 editorial content managers to make publications clear, readable and informative for NHS staff.
The role sits in the Content team in NHS England's Public Accountability, Communications and Engagement sub-directorate.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a team player who shares our passion for making high-profile and often complex content clear, succinct and accessible.
- You will be focused on giving readers the information they need in formats that work for them - while ensuring the publications you edit are accurate and meet NHS England's objectives.
- This will require well developed editing skills. You'll often need to restructure, rewrite and cut content, while ensuring the publications you are working on stay absolutely faithful to the purposes of the authors.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will be able to establish positive working relationships with authors and will be confident and responsive when talking to them about your suggested changes. You will, of course, have a keen eye for correct grammar and spelling, good proofreading skills and the ability to quickly master our style guide.
- We are committed to digital-first, accessible publishing, so youll be expected to develop your user-centred content design skills in this role. Youll be committed to the principle that everybody, whatever their accessibility needs, must have equal access to the information NHS England publishes.
- Youll also play a role in supporting the administrative processes of the wider Content team, including joining rotas to support key operational tasks. Youll have excellent administrative, interpersonal and organisational skills and a willingness to master the processes that keep the wider team running smoothly.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will be able to establish positive working relationships with authors and will be confident and responsive when talking to them about your suggested changes. You will, of course, have a keen eye for correct grammar and spelling, good proofreading skills and the ability to quickly master our style guide.
- We are committed to digital-first, accessible publishing, so youll be expected to develop your user-centred content design skills in this role. Youll be committed to the principle that everybody, whatever their accessibility needs, must have equal access to the information NHS England publishes.
- Youll also play a role in supporting the administrative processes of the wider Content team, including joining rotas to support key operational tasks. Youll have excellent administrative, interpersonal and organisational skills and a willingness to master the processes that keep the wider team running smoothly.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Proven experience in creating a range of professionally published content, including written content and visual elements.
- Working knowledge of usability, accessibility and web standards.
- Experience of editing and proofing to a high standard.
- Experience of writing effectively and tailoring information, approach and style for a range of audiences and channels
Skills, capabilities and attributes
Essential
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality
- Advanced editing and proofreading skills
- Knowledge and understanding of producing accessible, user centred content
- Good organisational and administrative skills with an ability to co-ordinate and prioritise and work in inter-disciplinary teams.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject - or an equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in this specialist area
- Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Proven experience in creating a range of professionally published content, including written content and visual elements.
- Working knowledge of usability, accessibility and web standards.
- Experience of editing and proofing to a high standard.
- Experience of writing effectively and tailoring information, approach and style for a range of audiences and channels
Skills, capabilities and attributes
Essential
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality
- Advanced editing and proofreading skills
- Knowledge and understanding of producing accessible, user centred content
- Good organisational and administrative skills with an ability to co-ordinate and prioritise and work in inter-disciplinary teams.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject - or an equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in this specialist area
- Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes.
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.
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.
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).
