Job summary
- Main area
- Communicatons and Digital Design Officer
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 130-AC166-0424
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Swansea Bay UHB HQ
- Town
- Baglan
- Salary
- £28,834 - £35,099 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Communications and Digital Design Officer
Band 5
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
It’s said a picture paints 1,000 words - so we’re looking for a communicator with excellent digital design and video/photography skills to join our Swansea Bay UHB Communications Team.
We need someone with a flair for capturing the essence of everything from a human interest story to a list of dry statistics, and turning it into something visual and exciting. For example: producing an at-a-glance infographic, an informative animation video, or an eye-catching poster.
The right person will be skilled and experienced in design software like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, and confident around a camera or video recorder.
You’ll be joining a team of friendly and experienced Communications staff, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to showcase, explain and highlight the work of our NHS services to patients and the public.
Working from home as well as the office, you’ll also be regularly out and about at our various hospitals and clinical sites.
Think you’d fit the bill? We’d love to hear from you!
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will design and produce communications assets including photography, infographics, posters, social media artwork, videos, and animation and;
• Play a key role in Communications campaigns including vaccination, health protection and population campaigns, along with other campaigns managed by the Communications team
• Develop and support the Health Board’s social media, website, and intranet sites as part of the Communications Team.
• Support and manage the intranet and website servers and databases, ensuring their availability at all times with the support of Digital Services and DHCW.
• Develop and support the Health Board website in line with the Health Board’s requirements.
• Use research and analysis, identify, and resolve any issues or errors. Liaise with DHCW to offer technical advice on potential developments and where new technologies/methodologies can be used.
• Respond to and deal with staff enquiries and project requests, providing technical advice, support, and guidance.
• Design and deliver digital training where needed within the Communications team, including practical application of communication design software including Adobe Creative Suite.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We need someone with a flair for capturing the essence of everything from a human interest story to a list of dry statistics, and turning it into something visual and exciting. For example: producing an at-a-glance infographic, an informative animation video, or an eye-catching poster.
The right person will be skilled and experienced in design software like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, and confident around a camera or video recorder.
Please Job Description document for more details.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Relevant Digital design, digital PR, or Digital Communications related degree, or equivalent experience of working in digital design, video production, PR campaigning. Knowledge in software including but not exclusively, Microsoft, Sharepoint, Adobe Creative, Canva, and MURA (the NHS Wales website platform) Photoshop and video editing software
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of web design
Experience
Essential criteria
- Advanced use of graphics and design packages to manipulate images and create graphics and infographics, communication visual assets etc Experience in photography and photo editing. Experience in video shooting and production/editing Social media campaign experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a health organisation. Experience of planning and delivering training.
Aptitude and abilities:
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team and to advise and assist staff from across the Health Board in a collaborative manner Ability to fix system problems under pressure Ability to manage and prioritise workload to work to strict deadlines in a busy and fast-paced environment. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write reports. Strong attention to detail with a keen eye for accuracy.
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaker level 1
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly to meet service demand. Able to work collaboratively with key stakeholders Strong communication and presentation skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan Bailey
- Job title
- Head of Communications
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07800 662215
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