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Communications & Engagement Manager - Oxford/Bucks

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Oxford

Requirements

  • To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
  • A degree or equivalent qualification in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field
  • A minimum of three years of relevant experience in a communications or marketing role, preferably in the health or social care sector
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to tailor your messages to different audiences and channels
  • Creativity, initiative and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with the service managers, clinicians, commissioners, stakeholders and service users
  • Knowledge and understanding of the mental health landscape and the benefits of talking therapies
  • Experience of using various digital platforms and tools, such as websites, social media, email marketing, graphic design and video editing

Responsibilities

  • - Work closely with the NHS Talking Therapies services in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire to raise awareness of their offer
  • - Increase referrals
  • - Strengthen their brand identity
  • - Devise and deliver effective strategies to reach our target audiences

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Communications & Engagement Manager role?

The primary focus is to promote NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression, raise awareness of their services, increase referrals, and strengthen their brand identity in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

What are the key qualifications required for this position?

Candidates should have a degree or equivalent qualification in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field, along with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in a communications or marketing role, ideally in the health or social care sector.

What skills are necessary to succeed in this role?

Successful candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, creativity, initiative, problem-solving abilities, and a strong understanding of the mental health landscape. Experience with digital platforms, media relations, and stakeholder engagement is also essential.

Is previous experience in mental health communications required?

While not explicitly required, having a background in mental health communications, whether within the NHS or the charitable sector, is preferred and will contribute to success in the role.

What is the work arrangement for this position?

The position is band 7 with a hybrid working model, requiring 2-3 days a week in the office. Candidates should reside near or in Oxfordshire or Buckinghamshire.

What opportunities for career progression are available?

Oxford Health offers excellent opportunities for career progression, along with tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development programs.

What are the benefits offered by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust?

Benefits include 27 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), a competitive pension scheme, NHS discounts, a lease car scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance program, and staff networking and support groups, among others.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Noureen Akram, Service Manager for Oxfordshire Talking Therapies, at Noureen.akram@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or by phone at 07795293796.

What should I do if I'm unsure about meeting all role requirements?

If you are unsure about meeting all the requirements but are excited about the opportunity, you are encouraged to reach out for a discussion about the role's requirements before making a written application.

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.

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