Job summary
We are recruiting to the position of Emergency Planning Manager. This is an exciting time to join the Trust and join the team in further developing our capacity in Emergency Preparedness Resilience & Response (EPRR).
We welcome applications from individuals with a strong foundation in Emergency Preparedness Resilience & Response, gained within a healthcare setting., who are ready to take the lead as we operationalise our plans to improve our resilience.
The post-holder will lead and coordinate the development of resilience across all clinical and support services, and in all aspects of our preparation to respond to business continuity issues. You will assist the Head of EPRR in the preparation of all Trust emergency plans and their testing and exercising.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the Trust is prepared to respond to emergency incidents, by working in partnership with partners and stakeholders. You will support and deputise for the Head of EPRR in providing emergency planning and business continuity subject advice to Trust executives and On Call managers.
You will be required to provide a central source of national emergency preparedness resilience and response expertise and leadership in all aspects of health emergency preparedness. If this sounds like you then we look forward to receiving your application!
Please note: interviews will take place on 31st January 2024.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring a continued state of preparedness for the Trust, to respond to any major or significant incident both planned and unscheduled, ensuring that measures are in place to maintain continuity of its core business.
The post holder will ensure that legal and regulatory requirements that apply to the Trust are met, including training, planning and co-ordination working with the Integrated Care Board, the Local Healthcare Resilience Partnership and multi-agency partners.
The post holder will develop excellence in business continuity that the Trust holds, and seek to develop good practice learning lessons from experiences of other exercises and events nationally.
The post holder will ensure that emergency planning and resilience become an integral part of business planning, strategy and operations across the Trust.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRelevant degree or DipHEP qualifications (or working towards) in relation to Emergency Planning/ Business Continuity, or equivalent demonstrable occupational experience.
- oMinimum Level 3 City & Guilds within Training and Education qualification.
Desirable
- oAt least 2 years NHS experience ideally in a management setting.
- oBusiness Continuity Management System trained.
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- oExperience of emergency preparedness and business continuity within the NHS environment.
- oAbility to assess training needs and plan and deliver flexible training programmes.
- oAbility to write/review policies and procedures and implement and test throughout the organization.
- oThorough knowledge of emergency planning and business continuity arrangements and requirements.
Desirable
- oExtensive experience in the delivery of training in a variety of formats to large and small groups.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work on own initiative.
- oAbility to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
- oAbility to contribute effectively to a team working environment.
- oAbility to work under pressure.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRelevant degree or DipHEP qualifications (or working towards) in relation to Emergency Planning/ Business Continuity, or equivalent demonstrable occupational experience.
- oMinimum Level 3 City & Guilds within Training and Education qualification.
Desirable
- oAt least 2 years NHS experience ideally in a management setting.
- oBusiness Continuity Management System trained.
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- oExperience of emergency preparedness and business continuity within the NHS environment.
- oAbility to assess training needs and plan and deliver flexible training programmes.
- oAbility to write/review policies and procedures and implement and test throughout the organization.
- oThorough knowledge of emergency planning and business continuity arrangements and requirements.
Desirable
- oExtensive experience in the delivery of training in a variety of formats to large and small groups.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work on own initiative.
- oAbility to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
- oAbility to contribute effectively to a team working environment.
- oAbility to work under pressure.
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.
