Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS INTERNAL TO NHS WALES EMPLOYEE ONLY
THIS POST IS A FULL TIME OR PART TIME [0.8 WTE] SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY UNTIL 31/03/2025
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING.
We are delighted to be recruiting for an Improvement Communications Manager to join Improvement Cymru, working with the Learning Disability Improvement team. If you enjoy providing both strategic and hands-on communications support and are ready for a new challenge, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Improvement Cymru is the national improvement service for NHS Wales delivered by Public Health Wales. Our goal is to work with NHS Wales and its partner organisations to achieve sustainable, measurable improvements so that the services offered to patients are safer, more effective and timely. The Learning Disability team’s over-riding objectives are to improve the lives of people with a Learning Disability in Wales by supporting transformations to service delivery on a national basis.
Main duties of the job
You’ll be joining an ambitious team, comprising some of the most qualified, experienced Improvement professionals in health and social care in Wales. Together, we lead, embed and champion Improvement across Wales – drawing on international best practice and evidence. As part of our new direction, we want to strengthen our team by recruiting new team members from diverse backgrounds with a mix of skills, personalities and experiences. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the role recruitment manager to discuss the role further if they have any queries.
The successful applicant will be a critical part of our communications team. You will develop, implement and evaluate a range of communications activities to support our all-Wales improvement programmes. For example this may include developing campaigns, social media, news stories, blogs and communications packs.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic communications professional who enjoys being part of a team and is keen to use their skills to play a key role in the delivery of innovative healthcare communications.
The role will be based in Cardiff, at the main Improvement Cymru offices, however current working conditions support home-working, which may continue for some time.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is ‘Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales’ where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.Our organisation is guided by our Values, ‘Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference’. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS INTERNAL TO NHS WALES EMPLOYEE ONLY.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS INTERNAL TO NHS WALES EMPLOYEE ONLY.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a communications role.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of successfully leading, developing and implementing insight driven communications strategies
- Experience of developing and delivering integrated communications campaigns using a range of channels including social media and web tactics
- Knowledge of branding and developing sub brands
- Experience of account managing a portfolio of projects simultaneously and efficiently, maintaining positive and productive relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Experience of producing creative briefs and managing creative processes, liaising with a range of teammates and suppliers
- Knowledge and some experience of undertaking research to generate audience insights to inform and evaluate communications activity
- Experience of copywriting and copyediting for a range of channels and audiences
- Experience of working in a complex environment with many stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience of management of a devolved budget.
- Knowledge and experience of behaviour change theory for communications
- Knowledge of continuous Improvement agenda and methodologies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences, including formal presentations.
- Ability to identify useful insights from data to inform communications tactics
- Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills, including use of spelling and grammar
- A high level of IT skill and familiarisation with full Microsoft Office Suite for production of a range of communications material
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a communications role.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of successfully leading, developing and implementing insight driven communications strategies
- Experience of developing and delivering integrated communications campaigns using a range of channels including social media and web tactics
- Knowledge of branding and developing sub brands
- Experience of account managing a portfolio of projects simultaneously and efficiently, maintaining positive and productive relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Experience of producing creative briefs and managing creative processes, liaising with a range of teammates and suppliers
- Knowledge and some experience of undertaking research to generate audience insights to inform and evaluate communications activity
- Experience of copywriting and copyediting for a range of channels and audiences
- Experience of working in a complex environment with many stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience of management of a devolved budget.
- Knowledge and experience of behaviour change theory for communications
- Knowledge of continuous Improvement agenda and methodologies
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences, including formal presentations.
- Ability to identify useful insights from data to inform communications tactics
- Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills, including use of spelling and grammar
- A high level of IT skill and familiarisation with full Microsoft Office Suite for production of a range of communications material
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
