Job Introduction
Communications Officer (Maternity Cover) - 1 year Fixed Term.
We are looking for people available for immediate start.
The Role
Express new ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at IC24, we’re made that way.
From providing high quality integrated urgent care for over six million people, to thinking of innovative solutions for our patients – every role at IC24 is made to be brave.
As our Communications Officer, you will be pivotal in implementing our communications strategy to improve engagement across IC24. Your primary focus will be on internal communications, where you’ll develop and manage a variety of channels, including newsletters, corporate publications, employee engagement initiatives, and the intranet. You will ensure that all content is consistent, accurate, and aligned with IC24’s goals and values.
With your background in communications, you will bring a proactive approach and experience in leading bespoke communications projects from start to finish. You will be skilled in evaluating the success of these projects and adept at managing multiple stakeholder priorities. Strong writing skills are essential, as you’ll be crafting content for diverse internal and external audiences, including news articles, briefings, Q&As, and blogs.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with different departments to gather information, create compelling narratives, and respond to inquiries. Your work will be instrumental in shaping public perception, driving brand awareness, and fostering positive relationships between IC24 and our stakeholders.
At IC24, delivering the highest quality patient care is at the heart of what we do; we believe that investing in and developing our people is crucial to creating a great employee experience.
If you're passionate about communications and want to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference, apply today to join IC24!
Who are we?
We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.
Location: Kingston House Ashford - Hybrid
Hours Available: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
What’s in it for you: -
- Salary £30,000 - £33,500
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Free membership to our reward and discount platform
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory basic and two references.
For a job description and person specification please click here
Closing date: 18th September 2024
We celebrate brave ideas and brave people.
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We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all people and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, applicants with a disability and those from other under-represented groups.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team on careers@ic24.nhs.uk.
