Accessible Communications and Engagement Assistant
Our vision is for Improved Outcomes for All; working with people to help them achieve their goals and what matters to them, which is why we are so committed to making sure our services are accessible to all, so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the best health and wellbeing they can.
You will work to help Sirona care & health meet the Accessibility Information Standard. This includes publishing accessibility statements, improving services and explaining how accessible our websites are.
The Accessible Communications & Engagement Assistant role sits within Sironas Communications team. You will work across the organisation and so the successful applicant will also have a strong strategic connection to the Partnerships and Community Development team and Head of Patient Experience.
You will be managed by our Accessible Communications & Engagement Lead and oversee the production of patient and service user information, in print and digital formats.
You will support the Accessible Information Steering Group to ensure accessibility needs are met across all communications channels, including our Electronic Patient Records systems.
And also support the Accessible Information Steering Group Lead and the Digital and Publications Lead to ensure the published accessibility statement for our websites is regularly reviewed and updated.The postholder will need to be highly credible and confident and be able to work with a wide range of colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will support:
* Development and delivery of Sirona care & healths accessibility strategy
* Staff training on the Accessible Information Standards Policy
* Administration of the Accessible Information Steering Group
* Production of all accessible information - in print and digital formats - to be in Plain Language, confident in using co-production techniques, and producing Easy Read formats
* Governance and management of all accessible information
* Campaigns activity that champions Peoples Experience (e.g. Carers Week, Learning Disability Week).
In addition the postholder will support the translation and interpreting contract, will undertake any other reasonable duties as required for the role, and follow all communications team procedures and protocols.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - Englands largest provider of Adults and Childrens Community Services and wed love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits youll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether youre starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, dont be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.
If you are currently requiring a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date, please disclose your expiry date in your application.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to A-level of equivalent
Knowledge
* Knowledge of design and print production techniques
* Knowledge of the Accessible Information Standard
Skills
* Excellent writing and proof reading skills and the ability to convey messages to a variety of audiences, including those with visual, hearing or physical impairments
* Keyboard skills for publications, presentations and processing documents
* Able to manage own workload and make decisions on competing priorities
Experience
* Experience of producing engaging digital content including videos and infographics
* Previous experience of delivering accessible communications
* Experience in a similar role
Personal attributes
* Committed to supporting high-quality patient and service user care and experience
* Holds a full UK drivers license and has access to a vehicle
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 name
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