Job overview

Our vision is for Improved Outcomes for All; working with people to help them achieve their goals and what matters to them, which is why we are so committed to making sure our services are accessible to all, so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the best health and wellbeing they can.

You will work to help Sirona care & health meet the Accessibility Information Standard. This includes publishing accessibility statements, improving services and explaining how accessible our websites are.

 The Accessible Communications & Engagement Assistant role sits within Sirona’s Communications team. You will work across the organisation and so the successful applicant will also have a strong strategic connection to the Partnerships and Community Development team and Head of Patient Experience.

 You will be managed by our Accessible Communications & Engagement Lead and oversee the production of patient and service user information, in print and digital formats.

 You will support the Accessible Information Steering Group to ensure accessibility needs are met across all  communications channels, including our Electronic Patient Records systems.

And also support the Accessible Information Steering Group Lead and the Digital and Publications Lead to ensure the published accessibility statement for our websites is regularly reviewed and updated. The postholder will need to be highly credible and confident and be able to work with a wide range of colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will support:

• Development and delivery of Sirona care & health's accessibility strategy
• Staff training on the Accessible Information Standards Policy
• Administration of the Accessible Information Steering Group
• Production of all accessible information - in print and digital formats - to be in Plain Language, confident in using co-production techniques, and producing Easy Read formats 
• Governance and management of all accessible information
• Campaigns activity that champions People's Experience (e.g. Carer’s Week, Learning Disability Week).

In addition the postholder will support the translation and interpreting contract, will undertake any other reasonable duties as required for the role, and follow all communications team procedures and protocols.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.