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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Trainee EPRR Officer

The closing date is 29 September 2025

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Job summary

Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) is a core function of the NHS and is a statutory requirement of the Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004. Responding to emergencies is a key requirement within the NHS Act (2006). The role of NHS England in EPRR relates to potentially disruptive threats outlined in the National Security Risk Assessment and leading the NHS response, as required, during emergency situations. These are wide ranging and may be anything from extreme weather conditions to infectious disease outbreaks, a major transport accident or a terrorist incident.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an TraineeEPRR Officer in the EPRR Team. The post holder will form a dynamic team and be key in delivering the work programme and ensuring the Organisation is prepared for and can respond to emergencies.

It is Trainee position starting at Band 5 and moving to Band 6 on successful completion of a qualification in Resilience and Emergency professionals.

Main duties of the job

To provide support to the Trust in fulfilling the requirements of its statutory obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA). Under the act the Trust is to ensure it has robust plans for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response, including business continuity, critical and major incidents. Additionally, the Trust must meet the core standards for EPRR as set out in the NHS England EPRR Framework.

The post holder will support the head of EPRR with the EPRR work programme, ensuring the trust complies with all relevant legislation and frameworks.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-7438689

Job locations

Prestwich

Manchester

M25 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Maths and English GCSE Grade c
  • educated to A level or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • decision loggist course
  • training qualification
  • Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response

Knowledge

Essential

  • understanding of NHS EPRR Framework

Desirable

  • knowledge of civil contingencies act 2004
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Maths and English GCSE Grade c
  • educated to A level or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • decision loggist course
  • training qualification
  • Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response

Knowledge

Essential

  • understanding of NHS EPRR Framework

Desirable

  • knowledge of civil contingencies act 2004

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Prestwich

Manchester

M25 3BL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Prestwich

Manchester

M25 3BL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of EPRR

Laura Griffiths

laura.griffiths@gmmh.nhs.uk

07889674432

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-7438689

Job locations

Prestwich

Manchester

M25 3BL


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