Communications and Digital Design Officer

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

It’s said a picture paints 1,000 words - so we’re looking for a communicator with excellent digital design and video/photography skills to join our Swansea Bay UHB Communications Team.
We need someone with a flair for capturing the essence of everything from a human interest story to a list of dry statistics, and turning it into something visual and exciting. For example: producing an at-a-glance infographic, an informative animation video, or an eye-catching poster.
The right person will be skilled and experienced in design software like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, and confident around a camera or video recorder.
You’ll be joining a team of friendly and experienced Communications staff, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to showcase, explain and highlight the work of our NHS services to patients and the public.
Working from home as well as the office, you’ll also be regularly out and about at our various hospitals and clinical sites.
Think you’d fit the bill? We’d love to hear from you!
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The post holder will design and produce communications assets including photography, infographics, posters, social media artwork, videos, and animation and;

• Play a key role in Communications campaigns including vaccination, health protection and population campaigns, along with other campaigns managed by the Communications team
• Develop and support the Health Board’s social media, website, and intranet sites as part of the Communications Team.
• Support and manage the intranet and website servers and databases, ensuring their availability at all times with the support of Digital Services and DHCW.
• Develop and support the Health Board website in line with the Health Board’s requirements.
• Use research and analysis, identify, and resolve any issues or errors. Liaise with DHCW to offer technical advice on potential developments and where new technologies/methodologies can be used.
• Respond to and deal with staff enquiries and project requests, providing technical advice, support, and guidance.
• Design and deliver digital training where needed within the Communications team, including practical application of communication design software including Adobe Creative Suite.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
We need someone with a flair for capturing the essence of everything from a human interest story to a list of dry statistics, and turning it into something visual and exciting. For example: producing an at-a-glance infographic, an informative animation video, or an eye-catching poster.
The right person will be skilled and experienced in design software like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, and confident around a camera or video recorder.
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