JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Communication Officer
Pay Band:
Band 5
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Responsible to:
Communication Lead
Accountable to: Head of Quality
Base Point:
White Rose House, Wakefield, WF1 1LT
Contract Type
Permanent
Organisational Values
You will share a commitment to our values:
Being respectful and enabling trust;
Being the best we can be;
Working together for patients; and
Committed to being one single inclusive team.
Job Summary
The Communications Officer works within the Communications team to deliver a
wide range of communications activities and projects aimed at external and internal
stakeholders.
The post holder will support NHS Wakefield CCG communications activity and digital
presence, including the website, intranet (skyline) and social media.
They will be responsible for reporting and evaluating communications work. Having
strong writing and editorial skills, they will play a key role in producing articles for
internal and external publications. The role also involves dealing with and reporting
on enquiries from the public and professional stakeholders, and supporting the
communication leads
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communication and Relationship:
Digital
Lead on the development and improvement of digital policies.
Support the development and implement the digital elements of the
Communications Strategy and Annual Plan.
Provide digital guidance for the CCG advising on better use of digital channels
and tools and on social media.
Responsible for the website and intranet’s ongoing development and
maintenance, ensuring that it is an example of best practice and that the sites
are always fresh, up-to-date and the website is optimised for search engines.
Approve content contributed by colleagues (administrator rights).
Liaise with all levels of staff across the CCG to develop and collect clear,
accurate and engaging content (in written, image, audio, video and social
media) to highlight the activity of the CCG and the wider health care economy.
Increase the CCGs presence as appropriate on digital platforms, including
Twitter and Facebook
Act as the first point of contact for all staff for questions and problems with the
collaborative social media platform (Skyline)
Gather site performance metrics / information and use Google Analytics to
track traffic. Interpret the data to highlight effective and ineffective sections of
the website, monitoring campaigns, and provide evidence to support future
changes.
Support preparation for organisational reports for senior management.
Lead key projects to improve web and intranet content and functionality
Provide to training staff on intranet system and produce user friendly support
documentation.
Ensure digital channels are used as an integrated communications tool.
Be capable of handling ICT issues and software related to the intranet.
General Communications
Write, edit and distribute communications materials appropriate for different
target audiences, from experienced researchers to the general public.
Manage the production and distribution of content to internal audiences and
through press, digital and social media.
Coordinate and produce the CCG’s bi weekly internal news bulletin.
Contribute to the coordination of external events and meetings.
Control the quality of the website and outgoing literature, checking for
consistency and organisational accuracy in both narrative and style to ensure
design guidelines are applied.
Support the delivery and creation of the monthly staff briefing
Support the Communications Leads to develop and implement strategic
communications plans for key projects and activities.
As a key member of a small communications team, to proactively offer
support to the development and implementation of all strategies and plans
Support ad hoc projects in the Communications Team based on
communication plans and events
Maintenance of the stakeholder database
Maintenance of the social intranet system Skyline
Maintenance of social media and website
General
The postholder will:
Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. The
postholder must be aware of and committed to the Equality and Diversity
policies of NHS Wakefield CCG, comply with all the requirements of these
policies and also actively promote Equality and Diversity issues relevant to
the post.
Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed
and upheld in all working practices.
The post holder will have, or acquire through training provided by the
organisation, the appropriate level of safeguarding and knowledge, skills and
practice required for the post and be aware of and comply with the
organisation’s safeguarding protection policies and procedures.
Ensure that any infection prevention and control issues are reported to the
line manager/Infection Prevention and Control
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Qualifications and Experience
The post holder will have :
Communications, PR and marketing experience for a large organisation.
Writing skills to present information in a variety of different formats.
Experience of producing information for a variety of different audiences
including an organisation’s employees and/or the general public.
Experience of using Microsoft Office programmes, and the internet.
Education to degree level – communication/ marketing/journalism or
equivalent
Qualifications or training in web development desirable
Advanced keyboard skills
Knowledge and Understanding
The post holder will have:
Continuing professional development with portfolio.
Understanding of how the NHS works and the key issues facing health and
social care desirable Design and print processes.
Marketing, communication and stakeholder management knowledge
Equality legislation and best practice understanding
Web and digital communications technologies/software knowledge
Skills and Competencies
The post holder will have:
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent copywriting and editorial skills.
Accuracy, attention to detail and proofreading skills
A proactive and creative approach with the ability to generate new ideas
and carry them forward
Ability to brief on required specifications.
Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
Organisational skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Assertive, influencing and persuasive skills.
Ability to use initiative appropriately.
Able to establish relationships with key stakeholders.
Able manage multiple competing priorities including urgent issues arising.
Understands the principles of confidentiality
High level of skill in using web-based communications, including content
management systems, social media, blogs and new/emerging
technologies
Ability to use analytical and judgemental skills and liaise with colleagues
on the appropriate respond to media requests/ situations.
Attributes
The post holder will:
Be diligent at handling multiple work streams
Have excellent personal communication skills
Be calm under pressure
Be motivated and able to see opportunities for communications and
marketing
Have willingness to travel within Wakefield and surrounding areas
Be able to manage own workload, with management support based task
frequency and defined objectives
Values and Behaviours
Being respectful and enabling trust
Respectful and supportive of others and challenges disrespectful behaviour
Trustworthy and able to inspire confidence in others
Shows an interest in others views and acts upon these in a positive manner
Adjusts communication techniques accordingly
Working together for patients
Can vocalise the interests of patients
Presents a positive respectable image to all stakeholders
Understands how the role impacts on healthcare and patient experience
Is committed to understand the wider network of the CCG and working in
partnership for the benefit of the patient
Committed to being one single inclusive team
Confident working as part of a team to manage workload and share learning
Able to adapt to change and work flexibly
Has strong self-awareness and can recognise strengths and weaknesses of
others
Being the best we can be
Enthusiastic about quality and delivery of this
Has a solution focused approach to deliver value for money
Acts in a positive manner to improve morale and address negativity
Open and honest about difficulties and risks and addresses these promptly