NHS Scotland
Senior Communications Officer- Communications and Engagement
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join an award-winning communications team. NHSGGC is the largest single health authority in the UK service more than 1.3 million people and employing around 41,000 staff. As such you can expect to manage a wide range of complex matters, working closely with a wide variety of stakeholders to deliver communications activity supporting the organisation to improve population health and wellbeing while providing a safe, accessible, affordable, integrated, person centred and high quality health service.
Key Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include the design, development and implementation of integrated communications strategies and campaigns to support key service areas and priorities.
- Deliver a breadth of internal and external communications activities including traditional and social media marketing and advertising campaigns, development of web and other digital content
- Work closely with the media to secure proactive positive coverage for NHSGGC
- Effective media relations and a strong working relationship with the Scottish media
Requirements
- A relevant degree in journalism, PR or media communications or relevant experience either in agency or in-house
- Strong experience in a media/communications/PR role
- Strong communications and writing skills
- Ability to work at pace and prioritise effectively
- Knowledge of the NHS or the public sector would be an advantage but is not essential
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The post also involves out-of-hours media cover in a one-in-five rotational basis.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- This is a permanent, full-time post of 36 hours per week.
- The role is based at JB Russell House.
- The shift pattern is standard business hours Monday to Friday + on call one week in 5.
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Neil McSeveny, Interim Director of Communications, Neil.mcseveny@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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