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Join Our Team as a Communications Officer
Shaping the Future of Healthcare, One Message at a Time

Are you passionate about delivering impactful communications that make a real difference? We’re seeking a proactive and creative Communications Officer to join the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme (HHRP) at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

About the Role

As a Communications Officer, you’ll play a key role in engaging stakeholders, the public, and our staff, ensuring that the redevelopment of Hinchingbrooke Hospital is not just a project but a transformative journey for our community.

What We’re Looking For:

• A creative communicator with a flair for content creation and digital platforms.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with diverse audiences.
• Passion for making a difference in healthcare and the local community.

Why Join Us?

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be part of a programme that will redefine healthcare delivery for future generations. As part of Team NWAFT, you’ll enjoy:

• A supportive and innovative workplace.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• The chance to contribute to a landmark project shaping the future of healthcare in our region.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us share the story of the future of healthcare!

Main duties of the job

What You’ll Do:

• Craft compelling content for social media, websites, newsletters, and more.
• Support media management by responding to enquiries, writing press releases, and coordinating interviews.
• Organise and deliver engagement events with patients, stakeholders, and local authorities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to share the exciting developments of our New Hospital Programme.
• Evaluate and adapt communications strategies to ensure maximum impact.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.