Community Engagement Officer

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria

• Minimum relevant qualification to Diploma level, or equivalent experience

Experience Essential criteria

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Previous relevant experience of working with patients, carers or the public and a working knowledge of the techniques used.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of working in an Engagement role
• Experience of using CANVA or similar
• Experience of working with databases

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. Please note that a sample of all applicant's qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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