Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services. Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions. Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients. In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit. Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’. The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients. We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS. Job overview An exciting new position within Guy's Cancer Academy. We are looking for a talented Media Production Assistant to join the team in assisting o n all media projects within the Learning Laboratory, which includ es: pre- production planning, capturing video and audio content, post production editing, asset and talent management, and maintaining in-house equipment and studio space. Main duties of the job Assist on all media projects within the Learning Laboratory, which includ es: pre- production planning, capturing video and audio content, post production editing, asset and talent management, and maintaining in- house equipment and studio space. Support the creation of educational media using evidence-based educat ion, in collaboration with other member s of the wider academy team. Support produc tion of live education events (webinars and online conferences Take an active role in researching innovations in educational media (e.g. VR, AR, 360 °) to enhance the learner experiences. Working for our organisation Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. Department Information Guy’s Cancer Academy launched in February 2019 and provides education and training on every aspect of cancer care to both healthcare professionals and patients. Our multidisciplinary team designs, develops and facilitates online training, masterclasses, conferences, preceptorship programmes, and university-accredited courses. Guy’s Cancer Academy has rapidly established itself as a leader in delivering high-quality online cancer education and training within the NHS. This role is based within our Learning Laboratory and aims to significantly increase our capacity for content production and innovation. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities 1. Media development and related activities 1.1 Produce effective videos, animations and podcasts based on a media brief that you will have had an input in developing. 1. 2 Setup and operate 4K cameras with varied mounting solutions (tripods, gimbals, sliders etc)and film lighting, in order to capture high-quality footage. This will require frequent prolonged concentration. 1.3 F ilm complex procedures and scenarios in clinical settings e.g., operating theatres and simulated case studies, requiring intense concentration at times. 1.4 Frequently work at various sites: around Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals, locations away from the hospital and sometimes abroad for on-location filming, requiring the safe transportation and setup of equipment. 1.5 Provide technical support for streaming services such as Microsoft Teams, Facebook Live, YouTube, Zoom, and online events platforms. 2. Communication 2.1 Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and clinicians to understand their key messages or learning points. 2.2 Take a supporting role in working out the best ways to present information through media channels including video, animation, podcasts and other media applications. 2.3 Take an audience-first perspective to consider and analyse what the target viewer will be able to understand due to factors including: culture, language, physical and mental needs, and age. 3. Planning and strategy 3.1 Support in planning and organising a broad range of complex video shoots using project management skills. 3.2 D eliver agreed media projects punctually, provide regular progress updates and highlight risks or potential delays. 3.5 Maintain and assemble filming and lighting equipment in our dedicated studio which includes: sliders, 4K camcorders, green screens, lighting rigs, microphones, stands, and soundproofing. 3.3 Take part in maintaining the online inventory system to keep track of physical assets and their working condition. 3.4 Share resources, equipment and expertise with education teams and functions across the Trust and facilitate collaboration or efficiencies across divisions. 4. Research and development 4.1 Attend conferences and training to maintain and develop knowledge in a range of areas, including: video editing software, VR/AR platforms, new hardware. 4.2 Regularly undertake research and development activity and contribute to a programme of R&D within the Learning Lab to explore novel media applications 4.3 Attend trade shows, workshops and outside events in order to keep the trust on par with content created by the professional media world. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to degree level Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development Desirable criteria Relevant Bachelor's degree (Media, filming, production) or equivalent experience Experience Essential criteria Experience of film production and editing Demonstrable experience of planning and executing film shoots Desirable criteria Experience of developing educational media Experience of working within the education sector or healthcare setting Skills Essential criteria Ability to command the confidence of colleagues, staff and members of the public Proficient media production and editing skills Knowledge of video hardware (cameras, lighting, teleprompters, audio capture) Excellent written and oral communication skills Able to receive and convey complex, sensitive or contentious information Ability to work competently and sensitively with members of the Faculty, including clinical staff and patient representatives Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and targets and to delegate effectively. Highly IT literate, including competency in online webinar platforms (Zoom, Teams, Attendify, OBS, Google Drive, MacOS). Excellent numerical, verbal and critical reasoning Desirable criteria Web development (HTML, PHP, CSS, Moodle customisation/installation, CMS) Experience of working with clinical staff, patients and patient representatives Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. Flexible working We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual’s personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process. Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. Please apply for this post by clicking "Apply Online Now." Further details / informal visits contact Name Will Green Job title Learning Laboratory Media Production Lead Email address [email protected]