Company Description
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.
The vision for our single corporate services is to:
* Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer.
* Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts.
* Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities.
* Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations.
* Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts.
* Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing.
* Build resilience for individuals and our teams.
This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites.
Single Service Summary
Job Description
NHS Band 6 - £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata, per annum
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Contract Type: 2 permanent positions available
We are looking for two experienced communications professionals to join our Communications and Engagement Team as Senior Communications Officers with a digital focus.
These roles offer an exciting opportunity to play a key part in shaping how we communicate with our staff, patients, communities and stakeholders across digital platforms. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will provide expert communications advice, create engaging content and support the delivery of strategic communications priorities.
The roles
Senior Communications Officer – Social Media
You will lead on the planning, creation and delivery of social media content and campaigns, managing our social media channels and using insight and analytics to inform and evaluate activity. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to share stories, support campaigns and enhance engagement with our audiences.
Senior Communications Officer – Website and Intranet
You will lead on the development and ongoing improvement of our website and intranet, ensuring content is accessible, user-focused and aligned with organisational priorities. You will work with stakeholders to shape digital content and structure, using analytics and user insight to drive continuous improvement.
About you
You will be an excellent communicator with experience of using digital channels to deliver effective communications. You will be confident working with complex or sensitive information, managing competing priorities and building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience in social media or website/intranet development is essential for the relevant role.
Why join us?
You will be part of a dynamic Communications and Engagement Team, supporting work that makes a real difference to patients, staff and communities. Some out-of-hours working may be required due to the nature of communications activity, and the post holder will be required to be based on site for a minimum of three days per week.
Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Isle of Wight NHS Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.
For further details, please refer to enclosed job description.
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a communications role.
A commitment to continual personal development in a relevant discipline.
Additional Information
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
Please note your application may be transferred to the Isle of Wight Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
1. Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 37.5
2. Salary Band: Band 6
3. Staff Group: Administrative and Clerical
4. Contract Type: Permanent
5. Job Area: Admin and Corporate