Job Description

Are you looking for your next challenge in communications?



W e have embarked on our digital excellence journey, which includes the implementation of a nationally leading EPR system that will transform the quality of care for our patients and staff by having instantly accessible information using the latest mobile technology, reducing paper usage and utilising clinical decision support tools.



We are looking for an enthusiastic, helpful, and proactive team player to work with our friendly , experienced, and dynamic digital and communication teams across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, to bring our digital strategy to life.



You will be creative, resilient, and team-oriented, with a strong interest in engagement and two-way communications techniques, internal communications, digital communications, and crafting copy and visuals that create interest, desire and action.



The role requires an experienced and/or graduate level professional, with an understanding of communications, media and content gathering.



You will be responsible for developing and delivering content to inform and engage internal and external stakeholders in the wide-ranging and fast-moving digital strategy across UHN. Working with both our group Digital and Communications & Engagement teams, the post-holder will support campaigns, events, proactive media and internal communications - tailoring their output to suit a variety of audiences and channels. No two days will be the same!



Strong communications skills and experience are essential, as the work delivered will vary across platforms - from social media to the intranet. Our communications officers are multi-talented producing strong written content, videography and design.



This will include content creation for the Trust website, intranet, news, social media channels, services, and events, helping us to reach key audiences and translate or simplify ideas into accessible and engaging short videos, animations and graphics.



The postholder will us e a variety of tools including Microsoft Word, Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite.



The role requires an understanding of the NHS, current issues and the aims and objectives of the organisation, and enough commercial awareness to work effectively with suppliers and contractors from the private sector to obtain best value for money.



The successful candidate will have these skills, alongside an enthusiasm for all things digital.



Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.



Our Excellence Values



Compassion



Accountability



Respect



Integrity



Courage



We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.



We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.



The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.



We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.



We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.



Main Duties



A self-starter, you will be responsible for creating high-quality and creative written, audio and visual content to engage both internal and external audiences. This could be writing press releases or internal updates, creating video content or graphics for the website or social media channels, producing eye catching screensavers or video messages for staff or taking photos at staff events.



Plan, develop and produce multi-media communications content, ranging from social media soundbites and vlogs, through to informative short films to highlight service developments or staff achievements.



Plan, develop and produce engaging and accurate written communications content, ranging from press releases to newsletter updates.



Support the creation and delivery of staff newsletters and internal communications.



Deliver assigned projects, leading on successful completion within agreed timescales and budget.



Support the videography and photography of events such as Digital Roadshow



Supporting the EPR Programme with management of communication



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