Job summary
0.66 WTE
We
are looking for an Emergency Planning Manager to join the EPRR (emergency,
preparedness, resilience and response) team at NHS West Yorkshire Integrated
Care Board.
The
EPRR team is responsible for working with both health and multi-agency partners
to facilitate the coordinated delivery of health resilience in West Yorkshire.
Our
EPRR team is part of the Planning and Performance Directorate and works closely
with the System Control Centre to provide support, co-ordination and advice on
resilience.
This
role is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborative working, can manage
competing demands and has previous experience working in emergency planning or
in the NHS.
Main duties of the job
You
will work with our partners across the West Yorkshire health and care system
to strengthen resilience, including hospitals, community and mental health
providers, ambulance services, primary care, local authorities and primary
care.
NHS
West Yorkshire ICB is a member of the West Yorkshire Resilience Forum and as
the Emergency Planning Manager, you will represent the NHS on multi-agency
meetings, exercises and projects.
This
role will involve travel across West Yorkshire to attend ICB offices and
multi-agency meetings and exercises.
About us
NHS West Yorkshire ICB works to improve population health
and reduce inequalities, addressing diverse community needs. As part of the
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, we collaborate with local councils,
health providers and community organisations.
We value diversity as a strength that enhances creativity
and patient outcomes. Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive
workplace, we prioritise wellbeing and encourage applications from all areas of
the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their
protected characteristics.
We support Carers with a Carer friendly environment and a
working Carer passport. As a Mindful Employer, we support employees and
applicants with mental health conditions. As a Disability Confident Employer,
we guarantee interviews for suitable applicants meeting the essential criteria.
Please let us know of any required adjustments.
Lease cars are a benefit offered by the organisation
subject to eligibility. Fleet Solutions provides these cars, and any Fleet cars
will transfer (novate) through them. The organisation cannot transfer cars from
other lease providers that Fleet Solutions will not novate with.
Note:This advert may close
early due to high application volume, or be paused or withdrawn in line with
our policies if an applicant at risk or on pay protection applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will:
During an incident, advise and
support strategic and tactical command levels within the ICB.
Respond to unpredictable situations,
convening emergency meetings at short notice and managing competing
demands.
Play a lead role in the annual core
standards self-assessment process for EPRR for both the ICB and for the wider
health system.
Support the ICB on call manager in
preparation for their duties.
Promote the development of business
continuity within the ICB and work with ICB place service leads to ensure
business continuity management systems are in place.
Maintain a training portfolio and
undertake associated training to ensure that you meet the requirements for the
role of EPRR specialist.
Support education and training
programmes to ensure that ICB staff involved in emergency planning and response
are adequately trained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will:
During an incident, advise and
support strategic and tactical command levels within the ICB.
Respond to unpredictable situations,
convening emergency meetings at short notice and managing competing
demands.
Play a lead role in the annual core
standards self-assessment process for EPRR for both the ICB and for the wider
health system.
Support the ICB on call manager in
preparation for their duties.
Promote the development of business
continuity within the ICB and work with ICB place service leads to ensure
business continuity management systems are in place.
Maintain a training portfolio and
undertake associated training to ensure that you meet the requirements for the
role of EPRR specialist.
Support education and training
programmes to ensure that ICB staff involved in emergency planning and response
are adequately trained.
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Willing to undertake security checks and vetting as required for the role
- Able to travel to a variety of sites across West Yorkshire. There may be a requirement from time to time to travel to NHSE Regional or National Offices.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of training and delivery of exercises
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Understanding of the legislation and requirements specific to EPPR
- Understanding of the principles and practice of risk management, investigation and mitigation
- Upholds the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty
- Able to prioritise competing demands amongst a rapidly changing agenda.
- Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Desirable
- Qualification in EPRR, such as the HEPRR certificate, award or diploma (Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response)
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Willing to undertake security checks and vetting as required for the role
- Able to travel to a variety of sites across West Yorkshire. There may be a requirement from time to time to travel to NHSE Regional or National Offices.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of training and delivery of exercises
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Understanding of the legislation and requirements specific to EPPR
- Understanding of the principles and practice of risk management, investigation and mitigation
- Upholds the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty
- Able to prioritise competing demands amongst a rapidly changing agenda.
- Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Desirable
- Qualification in EPRR, such as the HEPRR certificate, award or diploma (Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response)
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).
