About this role
Job summary
As Communications Officer for the NIHR South West Central Regional Research Delivery Network (SWC RRDN), you will support the provision of a high quality, professional and proactive communications service to the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) regionally and nationally. The role will support the delivery of a corporate communication strategy and associated communication activities, engagement events and marketing initiatives to enable the RDN to showcase impact and deliver on its strategic objectives.
As an organisation we recognise the value of work-life balance. Our team currently works in a hybrid way, with at least 40% of time face-to-face. As this role will be responsible for the delivery of regional communications and events, there would be a requirement to be on site at a variety of locations across our regional geography.
Interviews for this role will be held face-to face in our Whitefriars office in Bristol.
Main duties of the job
Organise and manage communication campaigns, including to support national initiatives to engage the public and health and care professionals in research, including Be Part of Research and Join Dementia Research. Support planning and organisation of engagement events regionally and nationally. Support activities to enhance the strategic development of the RDN, involving all forms of media and appropriate channels both traditional and digital, including social media. Support the development of communications, marketing and media handling advice for managers, staff and committees.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Relevant experience in a relevant speciality i.e. public relations, communications, marketing and/or journalism to post graduate level or demonstrable experience. This must include social / web-based media. Ability to work autonomously and to exercise initiative, with creativity, drive and flexibility. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in preparing communication materials e.g. website copy and newsletter articles, and their distribution Degree level education and/or equivalent level of qualification or relevant experience (e.g. Health; Media / Journalism / Web publishing Resilient and calm under pressure
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Relevant experience in a relevant speciality i.e. public relations, communications, marketing and/or journalism to post graduate level or demonstrable experience. This must include social / web-based media Demonstrable experience in a large, complex organisation Experience of inter-agency working involving multiple and diverse partners Proven experience of working successfully as part of several teams Experience of managing a customer-focused service Experience of managing a wide range of complex duties
Desirable
Experience of working at a similar level in the NHS or other healthcare environment Good understanding of the health and care research environment
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to work autonomously and to exercise initiative, with creativity, drive and flexibility Excellent organisational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in preparing communication materials e.g. website copy and newsletter articles, and their distribution Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to operate at all levels throughout an organisation Ability to write concise and clear reports and to write Standard Operating Procedures Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a high standard Ability to plan, manage and deliver projects and activities, involving multiple agencies and individuals and to tight deadlines Media handling skills Ability to communicate complex information to a range of audiences at all levels within the organisation and externally Excellent IT literacy including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent Google applications and relevant design packages e.g. Adobe InDesign, CANVA Attention to detail Ability to manage challenging and stressful situations Strong problem-solving skills
Desirable
Staff training skills
Qualifications and Education Essential
Degree level education and/or equivalent level of qualification or relevant experience (e.g. Health; Media / Journalism / Web publishing
Desirable
Background in research and development, science or healthcare European Computer Driving Licence
Aptitudes Essential
Resilient and calm under pressure Compassionate Understanding of change and adaptable Politically aware
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address Whitefriars, Level 5 Southgate
Lewins Mead
Bristol
BS1 2NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)