Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Lead

Job summary

The post holder will support the Head of Quality Improvement and Safeguarding and Accountable Emergency Officer with the responsibility of ensuring CHCP is prepared to respond appropriately in the event of an incident or emergency either internally or externally and to help ensure that we can meet its obligations as a category 2 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, NHS Act 2006, the NHS Standard Contract and the requirements identified in the NHS Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Framework July 2022.

The post holder will support the Head of Quality Improvement and Safeguarding and Accountable Officer by ensuring CHCP has the appropriate processes and effective arrangements in place to respond to all known and emerging/developing EPRR risks, for example: Business Continuity and Critical Incidents, Major Incident, mass casualties' preparations, Pandemic/regional outbreak/disease management.

To maintain service delivery and provide business continuity across the organisation The post holder will work alongside the Head of service and Accountable Officer for EPRR and facilitate the necessary EPRR training or documentation relevant to the post. Assist the Head of service and Accountable Officer for EPRR in ensuring that all elements of CHCP meet the NHSE EPRR Core Standards.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will become a member of the Quality Improvement and Compliance Team and maintain the core values of CHCP You will have experience of working operationally within healthcare services and you will have some knowledge and experience of Risk Management systems and processes for managing and reporting incidents and investigation, you will have excellent communication skills, and the ability to present reports and data to senior management both verbally and in writing.

You will need to be able to analyse and clearly present complex data. In turn we will offer training, flexibility and support to work in a challenging environment as a valued member of the team.

Contact details Claire Attwood Head of Quality Improvement and Safeguarding Tel: 07525873558 Email claire.attwood@nhs.net

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about peopleand we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcareto thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.