Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking and dynamic individual to undertake a brand new position within the directorate. The role will require you to manage and facilitate the maintenance and development of the Children and Young Peoples Public Health Directorate (CYPPHD) digital offer. The digital offer includes social media platforms, website, App and virtual delivery, all of which require:
* Project planning & management.
* Reporting & analysis.
* Training & Development planning and execution.
* Communication & Engagement.
The Post Holder will take a key role in the organization and direction of digital programs across the directorate, supporting the trusts vision to digital transformation enabling integrated care and improved patient and staff experience. Leading on digital approaches to delivering services, communication and information to clients is integral to this role.
The post holder will be a digital subject expert ensuring the highest standard of digital delivery meeting current NICE evidence-based standards and providing support and professional direction to 0-19 colleagues.
The post will ensure effective working relationships with digital thematic leads and digital champions in locality areas. The post holder will line manage the Project Support Officers within the directorate, acting as the interface with the digital provider and key partners in order to maximize impact of HDFT digital capabilities.
Main duties of the job
To line manage Project Support Officers within the Public Health Directorate.
Manage workload independently including delegation.
Devise and implement both face-to-face and virtual training sessions, including: the booking of rooms and promotions of dates and the provision of MS Teams links.
Project Planning & Management
Implement project plans with regards to mobilisation and onboarding of contracts.
To provide project management, including potentially challenging and sensitive change programs.
Project manage implementation of digital & technology initiatives.
Plan and lead promotional / engagement campaigns as agreed.
Bring forward and implement ideas for continuous improvement to work processes.
Interface with the directorate Digital & 'Doing It Differently' working groups in support of the Service Digital Lead.
Engage with local authority and health partners communications teams in order to plan and disseminate information across social media platforms and advertise digital availability.
Lead and interpret the reporting and analysis of information and data relating to digital platforms and innovations.
Undertake reporting and analysis of information to support delivery of projects.
To have a responsibility in maintaining Information governance and cyber security.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
* Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
* All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Date posted: 27 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year PA
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 421-CYPD-1996S
Job locations: Beehive Lingfield Point Darlington, Darlington, DL1 1YN
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification.
For more details contact Caren Shepherd at caren.shepherd@nhs.net
Person Specification Essential and Desirable
Essential
* Experience of managing and developing social media accounts.
* Experience of project management.
* Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
* Experience of working within the NHS.
* Line management experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Beehive Lingfield Point Darlington, Darlington, DL1 1YN
Employer's website: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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