Job summary
The Emergency Planning Resilience and Response (EPRR) Team at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) is advertising for a 18-months position (with the potential of permanent appointment) for an EPRR Officer.
We are a friendly and enthusiastic team, passionate about the field of EPRR and committed to providing quality advice and guidance. We are looking for someone with similar attitudes, who can work both independently as well as part of a team, to join us and help develop UHL further.
Your work will be central to supporting the Trust in achieving and maintaining compliance against the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and any associated EPRR guidance, including NHS England's Core Standards for EPRR.
As the EPRR Officer, you will support the Trust by reviewing and updating a number of existing plans, supporting the roll-out of training and exercising programmes across the Trust and get involved in the response to any potential incidents or emergencies.
You will also support the team in coordinating all communications for external partners including commissioners and regulators. These can have time sensitive requirements and need to be treated with utmost confidence and professionalism.
Main duties of the job
Key job responsibilities are to support the implementation of an effective emergency planning work programme for University Hospitals of Leicester. This will be achieved specifically through the review, development and roll-out of a variety of plans, training packages and exercises. This will include:
- Supporting the EPRR team in the development and maintenance of plans (including business continuity plans);
- Providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues to internal and external stakeholders in preparation, response and recover for a variety of scenarios;
- Supporting and delivering agreed training for staff;
- Supporting the EPRR Team in coordinating communications from external partners, commissioners and regulators to relevant parts of the Trust.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience: Application form, Statement of Suitability
Behaviours: Changing and improving, Working together, Display initiative
Strengths: Adaptable, Analytical, Team Player, Confident Communicator
Policy
To be responsible for the ongoing development, review, and implementation of the Trusts Business Continuity Management Policy. This should ensure the relevant requirements of NHS Englands core standards for EPRR and ISO:22301 are implemented across the organisation as required.
EPRR Work Programme
To support the EPRR Manager ensure the Trust has in place an ambitious EPRR Work Programme with the aim of ensuring continued improvement and establishing best practice within EPRR.
Risk Assessment
To work closely with Business Continuity Leads and the wider EPRR Team to support them identify, assess and manage risks which may impact their ability to continue to deliver caring at its best and to include these on the Trust risk register where appropriate.
Develop Emergency Plans
To support the EPRR Team in the development of robust plans which will support the Trust and its stakeholders respond to incidents and emergencies.
Training and Exercising
To support the design and delivery of the EPRR Teams training and exercising programme to ensure Trust staff are competent and confident at delivering any role they may be assigned during an incident or an emergency.
Support UHL Response to Incidents
To provide support and advice during incidents to the Trusts incident coordination teams.
Professional Relationships
To represent the Trust and promote UHL and the EPRR Teams interests at meetings. This also includes disseminating relevant information to staff at UHL, and developing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Information
To deal with sensitive and confidential material from both within the Trust and other Category 1 and 2 responders.
Personal Development
To undertake personal development and training to enhance skills and expertise and to maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and policies relating to all aspects of EPRR, including business continuity
GENERAL
This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time depending on the Trust's needs.
You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience: Application form, Statement of Suitability
Behaviours: Changing and improving, Working together, Display initiative
Strengths: Adaptable, Analytical, Team Player, Confident Communicator
Policy
To be responsible for the ongoing development, review, and implementation of the Trusts Business Continuity Management Policy. This should ensure the relevant requirements of NHS Englands core standards for EPRR and ISO:22301 are implemented across the organisation as required.
EPRR Work Programme
To support the EPRR Manager ensure the Trust has in place an ambitious EPRR Work Programme with the aim of ensuring continued improvement and establishing best practice within EPRR.
Risk Assessment
To work closely with Business Continuity Leads and the wider EPRR Team to support them identify, assess and manage risks which may impact their ability to continue to deliver caring at its best and to include these on the Trust risk register where appropriate.
Develop Emergency Plans
To support the EPRR Team in the development of robust plans which will support the Trust and its stakeholders respond to incidents and emergencies.
Training and Exercising
To support the design and delivery of the EPRR Teams training and exercising programme to ensure Trust staff are competent and confident at delivering any role they may be assigned during an incident or an emergency.
Support UHL Response to Incidents
To provide support and advice during incidents to the Trusts incident coordination teams.
Professional Relationships
To represent the Trust and promote UHL and the EPRR Teams interests at meetings. This also includes disseminating relevant information to staff at UHL, and developing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Information
To deal with sensitive and confidential material from both within the Trust and other Category 1 and 2 responders.
Personal Development
To undertake personal development and training to enhance skills and expertise and to maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and policies relating to all aspects of EPRR, including business continuity
GENERAL
This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time depending on the Trust's needs.
You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree, NVQ level 4 in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in the specialist area
Desirable
- Diploma in Health Emergency Planning (DipHEP)
- Qualification in project management or management studies
- Experience of working in specialist area for a minimum of 9 months
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of writing reports
- Experience of presenting complex information to a variety of people with different levels of understanding of presented topic
- Ability to analyse complex issues where material may be conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience or critical thinking to make inferences and decision making
- Demonstrated capability to manage own workload, to plan over short, medium and long- term and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS or Public Sector
- Experience of performing risk assessments
- Experience of carrying out a Business Impact Analysis
- Experience of developing and reviewing emergency and business continuity plans and procedures in line with local and national guidance
- Experience designing, delivering and evaluating tests or exercises of emergency and business continuity plans
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at Senior Manager Level
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of emergency planning legislation, including the Civil Contingencies Act 2004
- Knowledge and understanding of emergency planning methodologies
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS England's Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Framework (2015).
Communication & Relationships
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from a wide variety of personal and professional backgrounds
- You actively encourage and provide opportunities for others to share ideas and contributions.
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner confidently and effectively both verbally and in written format
- Ability to persuade and influence decision making
Desirable
- Ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels of seniority
- Ability to diffuse challenging situations
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, looks for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Ability to think critically, prioritise, and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information
- Ability to problem solve and has attention to detail
Desirable
- Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
Planning & Organisation
Essential
- Highly competent computing skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Able to influence and negotiate others to encourage collaborative working and achieve desired outcomes
- Excellent organisational, programme, resource and time management skills
- Ability to think ahead to anticipate, identify and address any risks or problems before they occur.
- Ability to operate at Official Sensitive level.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an emergency situation
Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, and in relation to management systems
- Ability to treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree, NVQ level 4 in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in the specialist area
Desirable
- Diploma in Health Emergency Planning (DipHEP)
- Qualification in project management or management studies
- Experience of working in specialist area for a minimum of 9 months
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of writing reports
- Experience of presenting complex information to a variety of people with different levels of understanding of presented topic
- Ability to analyse complex issues where material may be conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience or critical thinking to make inferences and decision making
- Demonstrated capability to manage own workload, to plan over short, medium and long- term and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS or Public Sector
- Experience of performing risk assessments
- Experience of carrying out a Business Impact Analysis
- Experience of developing and reviewing emergency and business continuity plans and procedures in line with local and national guidance
- Experience designing, delivering and evaluating tests or exercises of emergency and business continuity plans
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at Senior Manager Level
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of emergency planning legislation, including the Civil Contingencies Act 2004
- Knowledge and understanding of emergency planning methodologies
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS England's Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Framework (2015).
Communication & Relationships
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from a wide variety of personal and professional backgrounds
- You actively encourage and provide opportunities for others to share ideas and contributions.
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner confidently and effectively both verbally and in written format
- Ability to persuade and influence decision making
Desirable
- Ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels of seniority
- Ability to diffuse challenging situations
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, looks for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Ability to think critically, prioritise, and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information
- Ability to problem solve and has attention to detail
Desirable
- Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
Planning & Organisation
Essential
- Highly competent computing skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Able to influence and negotiate others to encourage collaborative working and achieve desired outcomes
- Excellent organisational, programme, resource and time management skills
- Ability to think ahead to anticipate, identify and address any risks or problems before they occur.
- Ability to operate at Official Sensitive level.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an emergency situation
Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, and in relation to management systems
- Ability to treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
