Job summary
We are
looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and forward-thinking person to join CityCare
leading the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) portfolio.
The EPRR Manager will be an important member of the Corporate Management
Team, reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services.
The
successful candidate will be an experienced and highly capable EPRR manager.
The role involves all aspects of leading, coordinating and developing CityCares
EPRR agenda. The post-holder will ensure that the organisation fully meets
its obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, the Health & Care
Act 2022 and NHS EPRR Framework, to co-ordinate all aspects of major incident
and business continuity planning that are incumbent upon the organisation and
wider community.
The
role will involve co-ordinating and embedding CityCares emergency response,
business continuity, recovery plans and associated processes in line with the
Civil Contingencies Act and NHSE core standards .
The
post holder will work closely with ICB and NHSE colleagues to ensure a
collaborative approach to EPRR across the sector. You will support the organisation
to develop and progress within the field of emergency planning and business
continuity. A positive and collaborative approach is key.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible
and accountable for the safe and cost-effective provision of CityCares
Emergency Preparedness, Resilience, Response and Recovery function.
The post holder is expected to
develop and maintain internal and external relationships with all partner
agencies. Enabling a collaborative and multi-agency response to significant
incidents and emergencies, ensuring patient and staff safety and well-being.
The post holder is responsible
for the interpretation and application of national guidance and its
implementation within the CityCare.
The post holder is responsible
for leading the design, development, planning and implementation of all
arrangements relating to CityCare preparedness, resilience and, ability to
respond to incidents and emergencies as defined in the Civil Contingencies Act
2004.
The post holder is
responsible for ensuring national and local standards are met including Care
Quality Commission (CQC) and NHS EPRR national standards across all sites.
About us
We are a
provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the
health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and
care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a
passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference
everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of
kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do,
guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently
deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add
social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to
make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value
the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications
from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or
Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented
within our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly
organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and
military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you
bring.
CityCare is an
equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with
disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please
contact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the
protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will deliver and maintain
an effective Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) service
and drive the implementation of EPRR plans across CityCare. This will include
ensuring that effective and up to date plans and policies are in place to
comply with legislation and guidance including meeting the requirements of
the Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004.
To work across all of City Cares sites
supporting staff in the discharge of the organisations statutory duties
under the Civil Contingencies Act and NHS England EPRR Framework
Development and delivery of specialist
training and exercises to all staff groups across CityCare to ensure and
maintain staff and patient safety and well-being.
Dimensions
Develop, maintain, and embed
incident response plans and policies.
Develop and deliver EPRR training
to all staff across the organization.
Advise and support staff during incident
response.
Key Responsibilities
Review,
develop, implement, and maintain emergency and business continuity plans for
all services across CityCare.
Design
and delivery of multi-agency exercises that test emergency and business
continuity programmes across CityCare sites, to ensure and maintain staff and
patient safety and well-being.
Ensure
all Incident Control Centres are effective and functional in the event of a
major or critical incident.
Support CityCare
to deliver all aspects of EPRR.
Know and
fully understand the roles and responsibilities of ALL responding
organisations in the event of a significant incident or emergency.
Support
the AEO to ensure that EPRR corporate responsibilities are met and provide
assurance to CityCare board that it complies with relevant legislation and
guidance, deputising where appropriate.
Devise
and conduct debriefs, surveys and audit that may inform future emergency
preparedness policies and in response to a significant incident.
Ensure
servicing contracts are in place to maintain specialist equipment required
for major incident response.
Provide
support and specialist guidance to CityCare response teams in the event of a
major incident or business continuity incident at an operational, tactical, and
strategic level.
Develop
and deliver a range of specialist training programs for all staff groups
across CityCare incorporating national standards for EPRR.
Develop
and maintain departmental communication strategies to ensure staff are
informed of their major incident and business continuity responsibilities and
duties.
Ensure
maintenance of governance for EPRR.
Attend HEPOG,
LRF, ICB and NHSE sector meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will deliver and maintain
an effective Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) service
and drive the implementation of EPRR plans across CityCare. This will include
ensuring that effective and up to date plans and policies are in place to
comply with legislation and guidance including meeting the requirements of
the Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004.
To work across all of City Cares sites
supporting staff in the discharge of the organisations statutory duties
under the Civil Contingencies Act and NHS England EPRR Framework
Development and delivery of specialist
training and exercises to all staff groups across CityCare to ensure and
maintain staff and patient safety and well-being.
Dimensions
Develop, maintain, and embed
incident response plans and policies.
Develop and deliver EPRR training
to all staff across the organization.
Advise and support staff during incident
response.
Key Responsibilities
Review,
develop, implement, and maintain emergency and business continuity plans for
all services across CityCare.
Design
and delivery of multi-agency exercises that test emergency and business
continuity programmes across CityCare sites, to ensure and maintain staff and
patient safety and well-being.
Ensure
all Incident Control Centres are effective and functional in the event of a
major or critical incident.
Support CityCare
to deliver all aspects of EPRR.
Know and
fully understand the roles and responsibilities of ALL responding
organisations in the event of a significant incident or emergency.
Support
the AEO to ensure that EPRR corporate responsibilities are met and provide
assurance to CityCare board that it complies with relevant legislation and
guidance, deputising where appropriate.
Devise
and conduct debriefs, surveys and audit that may inform future emergency
preparedness policies and in response to a significant incident.
Ensure
servicing contracts are in place to maintain specialist equipment required
for major incident response.
Provide
support and specialist guidance to CityCare response teams in the event of a
major incident or business continuity incident at an operational, tactical, and
strategic level.
Develop
and deliver a range of specialist training programs for all staff groups
across CityCare incorporating national standards for EPRR.
Develop
and maintain departmental communication strategies to ensure staff are
informed of their major incident and business continuity responsibilities and
duties.
Ensure
maintenance of governance for EPRR.
Attend HEPOG,
LRF, ICB and NHSE sector meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters in EPRR, Risk Management, Disaster Management
- Certificate of Business Continuity Institute (CBCI) or above
- Certified CBRN Trainer
Desirable
- Diploma in Health Emergency Planning
- Member of appropriate professional body (Emergency Planning Society, BCI
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in EPRR or significant experience working within an Acute/Community NHS Trust.
- Collaborating with partners leading on policy review and implementation.
- Experience of working across staff groups and delivering training to the needs of each specialty.
- Management of incident, debrief and recovery.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of the principles under pinning integrated emergency management.
- In-depth knowledge of key legislation and guidance underpinning EPRR functions.
- Knowledge of complex organisations and their inter-relationships.
- Provide highly specialised advice concerning the care of identified groups in response to major incident.
- Project Management
- Provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathetic or reassurance skills are required.
- Ability to analyse a range of complex facts, situations, and information, and provide variety of options for EPRR service demands and development.
- Plan, organise and deliver a wide variety of specialist training for both clinical and non-clinical staff, adjust protocols as guidance develops.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time intensely and with frequent interruptions.
- IT skills incorporating Microsoft office excel to enable the post holder to provide in-depth situational reports and presentations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters in EPRR, Risk Management, Disaster Management
- Certificate of Business Continuity Institute (CBCI) or above
- Certified CBRN Trainer
Desirable
- Diploma in Health Emergency Planning
- Member of appropriate professional body (Emergency Planning Society, BCI
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in EPRR or significant experience working within an Acute/Community NHS Trust.
- Collaborating with partners leading on policy review and implementation.
- Experience of working across staff groups and delivering training to the needs of each specialty.
- Management of incident, debrief and recovery.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of the principles under pinning integrated emergency management.
- In-depth knowledge of key legislation and guidance underpinning EPRR functions.
- Knowledge of complex organisations and their inter-relationships.
- Provide highly specialised advice concerning the care of identified groups in response to major incident.
- Project Management
- Provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathetic or reassurance skills are required.
- Ability to analyse a range of complex facts, situations, and information, and provide variety of options for EPRR service demands and development.
- Plan, organise and deliver a wide variety of specialist training for both clinical and non-clinical staff, adjust protocols as guidance develops.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time intensely and with frequent interruptions.
- IT skills incorporating Microsoft office excel to enable the post holder to provide in-depth situational reports and presentations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
