Head of EPRR
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Job summary
The postholder will be the key subject matter expert on NHS EPRR as well as UK government best practice and best practice/ standards applicable to business continuity. Excellent communication and planning skills are required and the postholder will be expected to brief senior management and executive directors regarding their (and the organisation's) responsibilities regarding EPRR.
The postholder will be expected to develop innovative new ways of addressing issues and threats affecting the Trust's resilience and the continuity of service provision.
Training and exercising will also be a major responsibility - training senior on call staff in terms of the national occupational standards and NHS England's EPRR commander's portfolio and the development of exercises, scenarios and tests to thoroughly exercising emergency and business continuity plans at all levels of the organisation.
Main duties of the job
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net
Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
173-65824-COR
Job locations
St Marys House
Leeds
LS7 3JX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Marys House
Leeds
LS7 3JX
Employer's website
https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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