Job summary
Working with our Quality and Governance team, you'll lead emergency planning and resilience work so that services remain safe and effective during critical incidents. Your expertise will help protect patients, staff and visitors by ensuring robust plans and responses are in place.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
- Develop, implement and test business continuity and emergency response plans
- Lead tactical command and control during significant incidents
- Monitor compliance with NHS England EPRR standards and drive improvements
- Build awareness and capability across teams through training and exercises
- Work with system partners to strengthen multi-agency resilience
What we're looking for: - Degree-level education or equivalent experience in emergency planning
- Strong knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act and NHS EPRR Framework
- Experience in healthcare operations and multi-agency working
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders
- Ability to work autonomously and manage complex priorities
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value ideas that help us improve. Join us in creating a fair, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and 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 healthcare to 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience specifically in the field of EPRR.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of emergency planning and NHSE EPRR Framework
- Knowledge of CHCP Services and organisational values and objectives
- Good understanding of key statutory responsibilities and national policy regards to the Civil Contingencies Act (2004).
- Proficient with information technology, e.g., electronic care records, administration systems, Datix and emails etc.
- Good understanding of local EPRR risks and potential impact upon CHCP services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working operationally within healthcare services
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of multiagency working
- Experience of developing organisational policy
- Experience of writing reports
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to effectively engage with key stakeholders and system partners
Desirable
- Experience of completing audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience specifically in the field of EPRR.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of emergency planning and NHSE EPRR Framework
- Knowledge of CHCP Services and organisational values and objectives
- Good understanding of key statutory responsibilities and national policy regards to the Civil Contingencies Act (2004).
- Proficient with information technology, e.g., electronic care records, administration systems, Datix and emails etc.
- Good understanding of local EPRR risks and potential impact upon CHCP services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working operationally within healthcare services
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of multiagency working
- Experience of developing organisational policy
- Experience of writing reports
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to effectively engage with key stakeholders and system partners
Desirable
- Experience of completing audit
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.
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.
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).