NHSL 219260 Communications Officer (LMD)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is seeking a talented communications professional to join their team. The role involves creating engaging multimedia content, managing social media channels, and promoting innovative health treatments. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in communications or PR and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, PR, or journalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of social media tools and the ability to generate engaging digital content.

Responsibilities

• Create multimedia content and manage social media channels.
• Publicise innovations and generate media releases.
• Facilitate VIP visits and support communication needs across teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience in PR

Digital content creation

Social media knowledge

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please ensure you complete and submit your application early.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e., child and/or adult), then an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting in the role.

We are looking for a talented and creative professional to help tell the story of NHS Lothian; Scotland’s second-largest health board, serving a local population of 800,000 and providing specialist services nationally.

You will have the opportunity to promote NHS Lothian’s innovative health treatments and care, celebrate the achievements of our 26,000 staff, and support our ongoing response to challenges across the NHS.

The communications team covers every aspect of the organisation, offering variety and engagement. You will create multimedia content, manage social media channels, publicise innovations, generate stories and media releases, facilitate VIP visits, and support communication needs across teams.

This role is ideal for a team player with a positive attitude who enjoys variety, builds good relationships, and thrives in a large, complex organisation.

You Will Need

• Proven experience in communications, PR, or journalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of social media tools and the ability to generate engaging digital content
• The ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines
• Experience working on various projects and with different teams
• Knowledge of or curiosity about the potential of AI in communications

For further information on the role and the skills/experience required, please click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If you have questions after reviewing these, please contact Kizzy Taylor, Communications Manager, via email.