Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a communications officer to join the team at Digital Health and Care Wales.
The successful candidate will be part of a growing professional team who develop campaigns and materials to promote the work of DHCW and engage with a diverse group of stakeholders.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover maternity
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for preparing and distributing press releases through liaison with representatives and stakeholder internal and external to the programme to promote DHCW.
Working closely with the wider communications team, the post holder will have knowledge of traditional communications channels, social and digital media and engagement. You will be adept at researching new channels, working under pressure and an excellent writer.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
1. Educated to Degree level or appropriate Professional Qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
2. Recognised/ relevant professional qualification (Journalistic/PR)
Experience
Essential
3. Evidence of relevant experience in a creative writing environment