Internal Communications & Staff Engagement Specialist

VerseOne Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Communications and Engagement Officer to support internal communications and staff engagement across Basildon, Broomfield or Southend Hospital sites. The role involves developing communications releases, digital content, and staff newsletters, with a focus on engaging the workforce and local community.

The post requires excellent written and relationship management skills, experience with content management systems, and the ability to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience delivering effective communications in a complex organisation.
• Experience using content management systems.
• Knowledge of how the NHS works.

Responsibilities

• Edit and write content for the weekly staff newsletter.
• Write and edit stories for internal communications.
• Advise colleagues on the best engagement methods and channels for staff.
• Maintain up-to-date staff contact lists.
• Produce staff and senior leader briefings.

Skills

Effective communications

Content management

NHS knowledge

Staff engagement

Relationship management

Tools

CMS

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Communications and Engagement Officer to support internal communications and staff engagement across Basildon, Broomfield or Southend Hospital sites. The role involves developing communications releases, digital content, and staff newsletters, with a focus on engaging the workforce and local community.

The post requires excellent written and relationship management skills, experience with content management systems, and the ability to deliver