This is an exciting new role to support Phase 2 Polio/MMR & School Age Vaccination programme in the Immunisation Department. The post holder will deliver a wide range of communications across a number of different platforms to support immunisation uptake. This includes regular communications, public awareness campaigns, intranet management, social media, and creation of video content.

The postholder will be based in Thames House, Teddington with work from home on occasion. You may be requested to work in other community sites.

The communications and engagement elements of the Immunisation team plays a key role in managing the reputation of the organisation and is committed to delivering a first-class corporate communications function.

You will be encouraged and supported to improve your knowledge, skills and abilities to help you progress in your career.

Main duties of the job

• To circulate engaging and persuasive marketing materials provided by NHSE and local agencies ensuring Trust brand guidelines are met. This will include a range of digital collateral, including videos, graphics and artwork for social media, digital signage and websites, as well as printed materials such as posters, flyers and brochur.
• Day-to-day management and updating of Immunisation services websites, assisting with the planning of new content and regularly monitoring site analytics
• To provide monthly updates on comms and engagement activity to management on emerging issues, trends, successes, and areas for improvement
• Plan and deliver engaging and impactful health promotion and awareness campaigns

• Liaise with local community champions and develop relationships.

• Engage with Local authorities and community partners creating content plans, posting and evaluating engagement.

• Independently serve as the primary point of contact for communications matters for the Immunisation Department.

• Manage confidential, and sensitive information.

• Create, distribute and analyse service user surveys and questionnaires.
• Plan, organise and arrange meetings, presentations and briefings
• Collate feedback from service users.

• Evaluate all service user engagement activities.

About us

Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible. Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. It's simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services.

In 2018, we were named'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction'by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards. In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.

We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users.

Infection Control

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of experience and or continuous professional development in communications/marketing

Desirable

• Communications/Engagement qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Working to deadlines and prioritising work
• Maintaining effective relationships with organisational leadership
• Research and evaluation methods and techniques

Desirable

• Experience in the NHS/public sector

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven project management and organisational abilities

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge and use of social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

Other

Essential

• Demonstrate the Trust's values
• Gives significant attention to detail
• Keen to be part of a busy, friendly team often under pressure

Employer details

Employer name

Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust

Address

Thames House

Teddington

TW11 8HU

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