Communications Officer: Storytelling & Media Relations

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Communications Officer to help tell the BHT story through internal and external channels. You will develop engaging content about colleagues, services and achievements for the intranet, newsletters and media, and support rapid, accurate communications during incidents.

Working within the Communications team, you’ll coordinate the weekly BHT Bulletin, craft material for social media and digital platforms, and build strong relationships across the

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and produce the weekly BHT Bulletin and create clear, engaging and accessible content for the intranet and other internal channels.
• Proactively identify and develop stories about colleagues, patients, services and achievements for internal and external audiences.
• Research, write and edit content including news stories, press releases, website articles, case studies, briefings and campaign materials.
• Support media relations, including enquiries, interviews, filming, photography, media visits and launches.
• Create engaging social media and digital content, including copy, photography, graphics and short-form video.
• Support internal and external campaigns, events and colleague engagement activity.
• Build relationships across the Trust, identifying communications opportunities and turning complex information into clear, accessible content.
• Adapt content for different audiences and channels, ensuring it is accurate, inclusive and consistent with BHT standards.
• Monitor and evaluate communications activity to improve its reach and effectiveness.
• Support communications during operational issues and incidents, escalating sensitive matters appropriately.
• Ensure communications meet confidentiality, information governance, consent and accessibility requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, managing competing priorities effectively.

Job description

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Communications Officer to help tell the BHT story through internal and external channels. You will develop engaging content about colleagues, services and achievements for the intranet, newsletters and media, and support rapid, accurate communications during incidents.

Working within the Communications team, you’ll coordinate the weekly BHT Bulletin, craft material for social media and digital platforms, and build strong relationships across the