NHS

Business Support Officer Comms and Engagement


Pay28,407.00 - 34,581.00 / year
LocationAshford/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: D9095-KM-424?language=en&page=65&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Would you like to be part of a team on a mission to make Kent and Medway a great place to live, where people lead longer, healthier and happier lives?

      Do you have excellent administrative skills that could support our work to involve people and communities and deliver communications to improve health and care?

      We are looking for a business support officer to join our communications and engagement directorate at NHS Kent and Medway.

      You will need to enjoy working in a fast-paced, supportive environment and feel confident in being a pivotal contact point for a team responsible for: public and stakeholder engagement, working with the media, delivering campaigns, managing websites, social media channels and e-publications.

      Hybrid Working Model - Office and home based

      Main duties of the job

      We need someone who can support our executive director and manage mailboxes, filing systems, databases and invoicing, alongside liaising with external suppliers, setting up meetings, booking venues and arranging technical support for events.

      Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you.

      About us

      Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

      We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal, and access to training opportunities.

      We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you would like this information in an alternative format, or in a different language, please contact the HR team at kmicb.hr@nhs.net

      Date posted

      27 February 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £28,407 to £34,581 a year

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

      Reference number

      D9095-KM-424

      Job locations

      Kent House

      81 Station Road

      Ashford

      Kent

      TN23 1PP


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Communications and Engagement Team purpose and key deliverables:

      To deliver three core strategies: External communications strategy, people and communities strategy and internal communications and engagement strategy.

      To proactively manage and influence the reputation and brand of NHS Kent and Medway and the NHS in Kent and Medway. This includes proactively promoting best practice.

      Work with partners to proactively manage relationships and key communications and engagement as part of the Integrated Care Partnership

      To lead, with partners, public engagement (including public consultation) as required and patient experience to inform planning, improvements in our services and future design.

      To lead internal communications, sharing and engaging on key messages and information, to ensure that all colleagues are well informed and able to influence and feedback.

      To use communications and engagement to support making NHS Kent and Medway the best integrated care board in the country.

      To develop the organisational ability to communicate and engage well, supporting training and development of colleagues.

      Please refer to the job description for full details.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Communications and Engagement Team purpose and key deliverables:

      To deliver three core strategies: External communications strategy, people and communities strategy and internal communications and engagement strategy.

      To proactively manage and influence the reputation and brand of NHS Kent and Medway and the NHS in Kent and Medway. This includes proactively promoting best practice.

      Work with partners to proactively manage relationships and key communications and engagement as part of the Integrated Care Partnership

      To lead, with partners, public engagement (including public consultation) as required and patient experience to inform planning, improvements in our services and future design.

      To lead internal communications, sharing and engaging on key messages and information, to ensure that all colleagues are well informed and able to influence and feedback.

      To use communications and engagement to support making NHS Kent and Medway the best integrated care board in the country.

      To develop the organisational ability to communicate and engage well, supporting training and development of colleagues.

      Please refer to the job description for full details.

      Person Specification

      Additional Criteria

      Essential

      • Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales.
      • Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
      • Eye for detail in drafting reports and materials.
      • Effective organiser, influencer and networker.
      • Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
      • Work within organisation policies and procedures, with work being managed rather than supervised.
      • Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change including being indirectly exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances on occasion.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
      • Experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
      • Evidence of continued professional development.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
      • Skills for supporting project management.
      • Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
      • Ability to analyse information from variety of sources, present findings clearly on evidence base demonstrating the impact/outcomes to local people.
      • Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
      • Provide and receive complex information
      Person Specification

      Additional Criteria

      Essential

      • Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales.
      • Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
      • Eye for detail in drafting reports and materials.
      • Effective organiser, influencer and networker.
      • Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
      • Work within organisation policies and procedures, with work being managed rather than supervised.
      • Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change including being indirectly exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances on occasion.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
      • Experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
      • Evidence of continued professional development.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
      • Skills for supporting project management.
      • Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
      • Ability to analyse information from variety of sources, present findings clearly on evidence base demonstrating the impact/outcomes to local people.
      • Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
      • Provide and receive complex information

      Employer details

      Employer name

      NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

      Address

      Kent House

      81 Station Road

      Ashford

      Kent

      TN23 1PP


      Employer's website

      https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

      Address

      Kent House

      81 Station Road

      Ashford

      Kent

      TN23 1PP


      Employer's website

      https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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