Senior Communications Officer

3 weeks ago


Bracknell, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled Senior Communications Officerto support ourStaff Health and Wellbeing Service.This is a part time role, 15 hours per week, withtheflexibilitytoworkthe hoursover 2-5 days perweek

This is an exciting,part timerolethat requires lots of creativity, initiative, and a keen eye for detail, along with exceptional technical communications skills and expertise - as well as an interest in supporting healthcare staff thrive at work.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Communications, you will take the lead on the communications for the Staff Health & Wellbeing Service to keep our staff and stakeholders informed and engaged.

You will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of both business as usual delivery and major projects, managing our presence at events and overcoming barriers to healthcare staff accessing support.

You will have strong copywriting, planning and project management skills and be able to demonstrate experience of developing and implementing communications campaigns. An understanding and experience of using digital communications and developing digital platforms is essential.

You’ll be joining a dedicated staff wellbeing team and a high-performing, forward thinking marketing and communications department, working for a CQC ‘outstanding’ NHS Trust which has the most engaged people in the sector.

About the Job

**You will have responsibility for**:

- Developing and delivering an annual communications plan to support the development and growth of our service.
- Implement communications strategies and projects to promote services and projects for staff.
- Research and write about mental health, wellbeing and psychoeducation, with mínimal or no brief and only occasional light-touch review and editing.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

**Our values at Berkshire Healthcare**:

- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

**Benefits of working for us include**:

- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites

**The four “must haves” for you to be considered for this role**:
1. Significant experience in a communications role, with demonstrable knowledge of communications techniques, approaches and procedures
2. Experience of writing engaging copy for various online and offline media
3. Confident to be the source of expert advice for senior managers on matters relating to marketing and communications.
4. Experience of devising, implementing, managing and evaluating successful communications and involving a broad range of stakeholders.

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers. For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow.

We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Please don’t hesitate to call the recruiting manager who’ll be delighted to answer any questions you may have about the role:
Steph Moakes, Health, Wellbeing & Staff Engagement Lead



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