Head of Training and Exercise
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Job summary
The Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) team sits in the Regional Chief Operating Officer Directorate for the North East & Yorkshire Region and will work closely with national, regional, and local teams to support the delivery of all the NHS statutory responsibilities as articulated in the Civil Contingencies Act.
The team will deliver this function in the context of the regional team's ambitious programme of work set out in the annual operational plans and The Long-Term Plan for the NHS over the next five to ten years.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a focussed and dynamic team delivering improved system Resilience to patients, staff and communities across the NHS in North East and Yorkshire.
The successful applicant will be able to work independently and as part of an internal team and with wider multi agency partners.
This role is suited to an individual who is able to work autonomously using their clinical skills as an integral part of the day to day work to influence the resilience agenda and design, deliver and evaluate high quality Training and Exercising for NHS Commanders and other staff to ensure compliance with appropriate occupational standards. Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent.
The successful candidate will work as part of a triumvirate with the other two Heads (Associate Director) of EPRR to meet the statutory duties of NHS England ( North East and Yorkshire) under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, Health and Social Care Act and associated legislation.
The post will support lead roles on portfolio areas as agreed with the team and where appropriate take a lead for geographical work and incident management.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
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Details
Date posted
07 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8d
Salary
£88,168 to £101,677 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
990-NEY-6597830-E
Job locations
Leeds Hub (Wellington Place)
7 and 8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Leeds Hub (Wellington Place)
7 and 8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
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