Emergency Planning & Business Continuity Manager

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

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Job summary

The post holder will:

o Facilitate the development of emergency and continuity planning which will ensure a high standard of response to any incident which may impact upon the normal systems of work to the point that special arrangements are required.

o Provide management, leadership and support to all Trust staff in emergency planning matters ensuring that robust systems are in place, which facilitate an appropriate Trust response in the event of major incidents internally or externally.

o Achieve seamless standards of response to continuity breakdown and emergency incidents and to work with and actively support all Trust Divisions, Directorates and departments in their assessment of risk and policy, plans and protocol formation.

o Endeavour to maintain a seamless service for all Trust stakeholders, patients, staff and patient relatives at all times.

o Directly advise the Chief Nurse and the Chief Operating Officer or any other Executive Director as required of risks in the Trust and those that impact externally on the Trust, which may lead to emergency plans being implemented - working closely with Risk Management teams.

o The post holder must meet the requirements of membership of the Emergency Planning Society.

To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for analysing Trust and Departmental business continuity plans on a range of subjects, making judgements on compliance and associated risks and liaising with Departmental Managers where revisions are required, as necessary. You will also be required to review, develop, and enhance the business planning process and development of continuity and emergency planning within the Trust in conjunction with the Deputy Chief Operating Officer.

You will take the lead role in interpreting and providing authoritative advice on Department of Health Policy, NHSE directives and national legislation in respect of The Civil Contingencies Act and formulating or adapting local policy accordingly.

Partnerships are expected to be well established and maintained, with an effective working relationship with the Regional Health Emergency Planning Adviser (RHEPA) and ensure the passage of information is maintained with regard to incidents and events, including post incident reports etc.

You will be expected to establish and maintain and effective working relationship with the Regional Health Emergency Planning Adviser (RHEPA) and ensure the passage of information is maintained with regard to incidents and events, including post incident reports etc.

You are also required to line manage the EPRR Support Officer.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-608-25CC

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
  • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or ability to demonstrate extensive expertise in this area of specialism.

Desirable

  • Hold or working towards DipHEP

Aptitude

Essential

  • Formulation and implementation of effective communication strategies.
  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of communication skills: oMediation oNegotiation/consultation oPresentation oTraining

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills.

Experience

Essential

  • Familiar with a variety of information and communications technology to relay information
  • Working knowledge of oNHS England Emergency Preparedness Framework 2015 oNHS England's Core Standards for EPRR oBusiness Continuity Management

Desirable

  • A good understanding of NHS structures

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to act with authority and autonomously deciding upon the interpretation of broad policies and principles
  • Report writing skills i.e. reports, audits, planning documents, etc
  • Sound IT skills including competent use of PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel. Teaching experience.
  • Highly developed planning skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
  • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or ability to demonstrate extensive expertise in this area of specialism.

Desirable

  • Hold or working towards DipHEP

Aptitude

Essential

  • Formulation and implementation of effective communication strategies.
  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of communication skills: oMediation oNegotiation/consultation oPresentation oTraining

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills.

Experience

Essential

  • Familiar with a variety of information and communications technology to relay information
  • Working knowledge of oNHS England Emergency Preparedness Framework 2015 oNHS England's Core Standards for EPRR oBusiness Continuity Management

Desirable

  • A good understanding of NHS structures

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to act with authority and autonomously deciding upon the interpretation of broad policies and principles
  • Report writing skills i.e. reports, audits, planning documents, etc
  • Sound IT skills including competent use of PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel. Teaching experience.
  • Highly developed planning skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Sarah Jones

Sarah.Jones@qehkl.nhs.uk

01553613613

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-608-25CC

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


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