Job summary
The post holderwill support the EPRR Manager to ensure MFT meets its statutory obligationsUnder the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA). The Trust isdesignatedas a Category 1 responder with key emergency response duties. Under the Act, the Trustis required toensureit has robust plans for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR), including business continuity, critical incidents, and major incidents. Additionally, the Trust must meet the core standards for EPRR as set out in the NHS England EPRR Framework.
The role supports the EPRR Manager in the production of Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), ensuring these are regularly tested and reviewed asrequiredto support the Trust's compliance with ISO 22301 standards.
It also involvesassistingthe EPRR Manager in undertaking the annual self-assessment against the EPRR Core Standards, including gathering evidence, developing action plans to address areas of non-compliance, and continuouslymonitoringto mitigate risks or areas of non-compliance.
The post holder is responsible forworking directly with Clinical Groups using a business partner approach to ensure governance and delivery through EPRR Forums. These forums are essential in enhancing resilience, building capability, increasing knowledge and awareness, and promoting the profile of EPRR across the Trust and Clinical Groups.
Main duties of the job
The EPRR Officer supports the EPRR Manager in ensuring the Trust meets its statutory duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and the NHS England EPRR Framework, while maintaining strong organisational preparedness and resilience. The role contributes to the development, implementation and regular review of emergency response arrangements to ensure the Trust can respond effectively to major incidents and operational disruptions.
A core focus of the role is business continuity management. The post holder works with Clinical Groups and corporate services to ensure robust business continuity plans are developed, maintained and regularly reviewed. This includes supporting business impact analyses, identifying critical functions, recovery time objectives and key dependencies such as workforce, digital systems, estates and suppliers. The role provides advice on risk mitigation and continuity strategies, ensuring plans are practical and aligned to national standards.
The EPRR Officer supports testing and exercising of plans, monitors compliance, contributes to assurance reporting and supports incident response and debrief processes, promoting continuous improvement and safeguarding service continuity and patient safety.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career. We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success. Join us and help shape the future of our Trust--make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Masters, with a minimum of 3 years full time equivalent experience as a EPRR Officer or similar role, preferably in an NHS setting. Or RSPH level 4 Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience, and Response. With a minimum of 12 months full time equivalent experience as a EPRR Officer or similar role, preferably in an NHS setting. Or Postgraduate Qualification in EPRR / Emergency Planning. With a minimum of 12 months full time equivalent experience as a EPRR Officer or similar role, preferably in an NHS setting.
Desirable
- Professional courses related to EPRR i.e. ? Business Continuity Certification ? Emergo Senior Instructor Course ? Teaching Qualification ? Loggist Train the Trainer ? Project management Qualification. ? Risk Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a level of experience in Business Continuity and meeting ISO 22301 standards
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and current guidance related to EPRR within an NHS setting, including the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, NHS England EPRR Framework, and Core Standards
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and current guidance related to EPRR in an NHS setting and how quality is measured,
- Up to date knowledge of major critical and business continuity Incidents. Knowledge of legislation governing CBRN and Cyber Incidents.
- Experience of creating, delivering and managing exercises to test plans with services and senior leadership
- Knowledge of command and control structures and experience of training commanders and supporting new and experienced staff to the role.
- Knowledge of NHS procedures and structures in an acute setting
- Experience of chairing and leading meetings, preparing reports, minutes, agendas and terms of reference etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Masters, with a minimum of 3 years full time equivalent experience as a EPRR Officer or similar role, preferably in an NHS setting. Or RSPH level 4 Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience, and Response. With a minimum of 12 months full time equivalent experience as a EPRR Officer or similar role, preferably in an NHS setting. Or Postgraduate Qualification in EPRR / Emergency Planning. With a minimum of 12 months full time equivalent experience as a EPRR Officer or similar role, preferably in an NHS setting.
Desirable
- Professional courses related to EPRR i.e. ? Business Continuity Certification ? Emergo Senior Instructor Course ? Teaching Qualification ? Loggist Train the Trainer ? Project management Qualification. ? Risk Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a level of experience in Business Continuity and meeting ISO 22301 standards
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and current guidance related to EPRR within an NHS setting, including the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, NHS England EPRR Framework, and Core Standards
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and current guidance related to EPRR in an NHS setting and how quality is measured,
- Up to date knowledge of major critical and business continuity Incidents. Knowledge of legislation governing CBRN and Cyber Incidents.
- Experience of creating, delivering and managing exercises to test plans with services and senior leadership
- Knowledge of command and control structures and experience of training commanders and supporting new and experienced staff to the role.
- Knowledge of NHS procedures and structures in an acute setting
- Experience of chairing and leading meetings, preparing reports, minutes, agendas and terms of reference etc.
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
