Job responsibilities
- Support the delivery and development of improved performance across UKHSA and the NHS by promoting quality improvement and leading on specific health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response exercise and training projects.
- Manage and lead the planning, production and delivery of individual exercises both within the UK and internationally.
- Develop a variety of exercises designed to enhance health emergency response planning and those of multi-agency partners as appropriate.
- Identify and manage individual exercise logistical requirements including supervising all exercise documentation.
- Supervise and manage Exercise team members and multi-agency planning teams as appropriate to the project.
- Research subject matter as relevant to exercise projects and develop scenario and injects.
- Contribute to the development of UKHSAs EPRR policies with regard to the development, planning and running of exercises and events.
- Hold delegated responsibility for designated budget in respect of the delivery of appropriate exercise projects.
- Establish and maintain networks with key collaborators both within the UKHSA, the NHS, appropriate Emergency Services and all multi-agencies involved in health led Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response
- Produce regular exercise reports to sponsors including the Department of Health and Social Care, outlining lessons identified and action plans to take forward.
- In the event of a national incident, undertake an operational appointment within UKHSAs National Response Centre (NRC) in London or in Porton Down.
- Undertake work in accordance with the UKHSAs Health and Safety policies and procedures and all UKHSA policies and procedures and to work within any Quality Systems that are applicable to the site.
- In line with overall responsibilities, perform other tasks assigned or objectives set by the Line Manager and any other duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate.
Other:
- This advert provides an outline of the tasks, responsibility and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required by their line manager.
- The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the team, Directorate and the Organisation.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events.
- Undergo a programme of on-going development and education, to build on existing knowledge and develop skills, which could include a range of professional or management pathways.
- To participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training.
- Attend/ present at appropriate conferences and seminars as part of CPD to further own development and increase knowledge base
Essential Criteria
- Regulated Qualifications Framework level 6 (degree level or equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g. Emergency preparedness and response or event organisation and management) or significant experience of working at a similar level in a related specialist area (e.g. emergency preparedness and response or event organisation and management).
- Experience of developing and delivering exercises, events, courses for large numbers (100+) of participants
- Experience in Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response
- Experience of Microsoft Office products and/or ECDL
- Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills; capable of analysing, constructing and delivering key messages and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence
- Skills for nurturing beneficial relationships with key stakeholders and senior stakeholders; and maintaining effective networks
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Independent thinker with demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of complete information, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Flexible approach to working arrangements and able to work away from home base; including possession of a current passport and able to travel by air to international events
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of project management
- Line management experience including appraisals and recruitment
- Experience of managing budgets and business planning processes e.g. monitoring budget management and procurement
Selection Process Details:
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Experience, Strengths and Technical skills.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
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You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 11 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:
- Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
- 1200 word supporting statement.
This should outline how your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together.
Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:
- Meets all essential criteria
- Meets some essential criteria
- Meets no essential criteria
If longlisting is used, the piles 'meets all essential criteria' and 'meets some essential criteria' will proceed to shortlisting.
Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will do an initial sift on the lead criteria of:
- Experience of developing and delivering exercises, events, courses for large numbers (100+) of participants
- Experience in Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response
- Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills; capable of analysing, constructing and delivering key messages and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/large amount of successful candidates.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.
Please do not exceed 1200 words in total. We will not consider any words over and above this number.Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview
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You will be invited to a single remote interview.
Behaviours, strengths and experience will be tested at interview.
You will be asked to prepare and present a 10 minute presentation at the start of your interview. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview.
The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
Interview dates to be confirmed.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Selection Process
Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.
Eligibility CriteriaExternal- open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
Location
This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool andLondon).
Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.
