Band 6 Senior Communications Officer

- We are currently looking for a Band 6 Senior Communications Officer to work within a NHS office based in Southend Essex. The vacancy is to start ASAP and initially for 3 Months but may be extended. Please ask the team for more details. Job Description JOB TITLE: Senior Communications Officer RESPONSIBLE TO: Communications Manager ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Communications BAND: AFC Band 6 HOURS: 1WTE (37.5 hrs pw) LOCATION: Southend ROLE SUMMARY The post holder will work as a key member of the communications team to deliver an effective communications service for EPUT, enhancing and promoting the Trust’s reputation. This includes advising on a range of complex communications issues and leading on external and internal communications projects. The post holder will manage Communications Officers and Assistants as required. JOB SUMMARY: Develop, implement and evaluate communications projects a range of communications projects, including campaigns, engagement strategies, consultations and events as required. This includes managing budgets and schedules, and managing external contractors and suppliers as required. Commission, write and edit complex internal and external communications materials including reports, articles, media releases, statements and information products. Create written and visual content, bulletins, newsletters, video and other communications products for electronic and print distribution. Organise distribution as required using a range of tools, platforms and channels including social media. Develop, review and evaluate communications channels and activities to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement. Provide proactive and reactive media management, developing effective relationships with journalists and identifying opportunities to generate positive and accurate news coverage about the Trust and using expertise to manage reputational risk. Respond to media enquiries, brief journalists; manage events, press conferences, photo calls and visits as needed. Identify issues that pose a risk to the organisation’s reputation and public confidence and provide appropriate media handling in accordance with the trust’s policies. This includes confident management of media enquiries in distressing situations in relation to Serious Incidents and judging what information should be released into the public domain while adhering to the Trust’s confidentiality policy. Develop and maintain knowledge of communication systems and platforms as needed. Receive and respond to queries from Trust colleagues and members of the public, providing excellent customer service. Develop positive relationships and work in partnership with colleagues from teams across the Trust, and where appropriate external partner organisations, to deliver communications projects and activities. Ensure consistency in use of the Trust’s corporate image and style, in line with NHS branding guidelines. Provide communication, marketing and media advice and support to managers, staff, committees and working groups. Train colleagues in use of communications tools and channels including systems. Participate in the out-of-hours on call communications function for the Trust. Line manage Communications Officers and Assistants, in line with Trust policies and guidance, providing supervision and supporting colleagues’ development. Working independently under pressure, prioritising activities to manage workload and meet deadlines. Deputise for the Communications Manager as required. We provide the following Benefits: Training and Support Refer a friend Scheme - £150 Fast Track Registration Weekly pay - 2 payrolls a week 24 hour service First class service Pertemps Medical Professionals are one of the Leading Providers to the NHS and Private Sector we are on the National Framework for (LPP, CCS and HTE), and First Tier Supplier to BMI, Ramsay, Virgin Care. We offer a first class and friendly service and have a dedicated team available to assist you with your individual needs. If you meet the above criteria and would like to apply please contact either Garry, April or George on the AHP Team.