Communications and Engagement Officer (Digital)

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Communications Officer to enhance our digital strategy. The ideal candidate will produce engaging content for various platforms, support internal and external communications, and contribute to our vibrant digital transformation efforts. This role requires creativity, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team. Join us in making a real difference in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in communications and media required.
• Strong interest in digital communications.
• Ability to create compelling copy and visuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver content for stakeholders.
• Support campaigns and internal communications.
• Manage content across multiple platforms.

Skills

Creative

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Graduate in communications, media, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Are you looking for your next challenge in communications?

We have embarked on our digital excellence journey, including the implementation of a nationally leading EPR system that will transform the quality of care for our patients and staff by providing instantly accessible information through the latest mobile technology, reducing paper usage, and utilizing clinical decision support tools.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, helpful, and proactive team player to join our friendly, experienced, and dynamic digital and communication teams across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Your role will be to bring our digital strategy to life.

You should be creative, resilient, and team-oriented, with a strong interest in engagement and two-way communication techniques, internal and digital communications, and creating compelling copy and visuals that generate interest, desire, and action.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional or graduate with a good understanding of communications, media, and content gathering.

Your responsibilities will include developing and delivering content to inform and engage both internal and external stakeholders within our wide-ranging and fast-moving digital strategy. Working closely with our Digital and Communications & Engagement teams, you will support campaigns, events, proactive media, and internal communications, tailoring your output for various audiences and channels. No two days will be the same!

Strong communication skills and experience are essential, as your work will span multiple platforms, from social media to the intranet. Our communications officers are versatile, producing high-quality written content, videos, and designs.

This will involve creating content for the Trust's website, intranet, news outlets, social media channels, services, and events, helping us reach key audiences and translating ideas into accessible and engaging short videos, animations, and graphics.

You will utilize a variety of tools including Microsoft Word, Canva, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

An understanding of the NHS, current issues, organizational goals, and enough commercial awareness to work effectively with private sector suppliers and contractors to secure value for money is required.

The successful candidate will possess these skills and an enthusiasm for all things digital.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and is on an exciting journey. Our divisions are committed to efficiency, modernization, and advancement. We have also entered a Group Model with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, becoming the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We aim to recruit the best people to deliver our services and help everyone reach their full potential. We value effective communication and inclusive promotion of our vacancies across all communities.

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

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

We recognize the importance of working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment. Our active Networks support colleagues from all backgrounds, ensuring everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging at Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Name: Kerry Rodger

Job Title: ICT Training Manager

Email: [e-mail]