Job summary
As a Business Continuity and Security Assistant Manager, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective Business Continuity Management System for NHS England through:
- Development of the Business Continuity leads network for regions and directorates
- Training of BC leads as required
- Supporting the development of Business Impact Analysis and Business Continuity Plans
- Exercising Business Continuity Plans
- Manage the incident communications system
- Lead the co-ordination of internal incident management with the support of relevant Incident Management Teams
- Maintain an overview of internal security and delivery
Please note this job vacancy is based in either Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP, Wellington House, London SE1 8UG.
Main duties of the job
Business Continuity
The Business Continuity team is responsible for the development of a robust and consistent Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) throughout NHS England, specifically the team is required to;
- Identify and mitigate business continuity risks which they may be exposed to and ensure Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) are in place;
- Ensure that the BCMS provides planning, processes, training and continuous improvement to manage operational incidents throughout the organisation to ensure robust incident response and recovery;
- Develop and maintain the use of the staff alert system for business continuity incidents;
- Ensure coordination between Business Continuity and Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) / Resilience Team functions;
- Complete the annual Business Continuity assurance programme, including review and exercise of BCPs and annual management review.
- Support the delivery of internal NHSE security 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.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker routeyou'llusually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Improving quality and outcomes
- To manage processes to ensure NHS England business continuity compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and the provision of assurance to the Department of Health and Social Care.
- Support of internal security requirements.
Enabling patient and public involvement
- To act as a champion for patients and their interests and involve the public and patients in the policy development and decision making of NHS England.
- To ensure all public and patient contact with the office is of the highest professional standard.
- To embed patient and public involvement within NHS England at all levels of decision making.
Promoting equality and reducing inequalities
- To uphold organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality.
- To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday action ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
Partnership and cross boundary working
- To provide Business Continuity support across NHS England and in support of CSUs.
- Develop and maintain business continuity links across ALBs and Governmental departments to support the enhancement of the NHS England BCMS.
Leadership for transformational change
- To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcomes. Embedding this approach across the Directorate.
Using insight and evidence for improvement
- To engage with stakeholders to deliver continued improvements to the BCMS.
- To evaluate improvements to the NHS England BCMS to ensure robust incident response and recovery.
- Developing an excellent organisation
- To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff within the department.
- To ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the department.
- To adhere to the NHS Managers Code of Conduct and any other relevant professional codes of conduct at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
Improving quality and outcomes
- To manage processes to ensure NHS England business continuity compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and the provision of assurance to the Department of Health and Social Care.
- Support of internal security requirements.
Enabling patient and public involvement
- To act as a champion for patients and their interests and involve the public and patients in the policy development and decision making of NHS England.
- To ensure all public and patient contact with the office is of the highest professional standard.
- To embed patient and public involvement within NHS England at all levels of decision making.
Promoting equality and reducing inequalities
- To uphold organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality.
- To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday action ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
Partnership and cross boundary working
- To provide Business Continuity support across NHS England and in support of CSUs.
- Develop and maintain business continuity links across ALBs and Governmental departments to support the enhancement of the NHS England BCMS.
Leadership for transformational change
- To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcomes. Embedding this approach across the Directorate.
Using insight and evidence for improvement
- To engage with stakeholders to deliver continued improvements to the BCMS.
- To evaluate improvements to the NHS England BCMS to ensure robust incident response and recovery.
- Developing an excellent organisation
- To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff within the department.
- To ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the department.
- To adhere to the NHS Managers Code of Conduct and any other relevant professional codes of conduct at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Business Continuity accredited qualification or membership to a professional body such as BCI
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of business continuity and incident management methodologies
- Knowledge of methodologies and practises to measure and improve organisational resilience including risk management frameworks
- Demonstrable understanding of the statutory framework for civil contingencies and business continuity
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team co-ordinating business continuity activity in a multi-site organisation
- Ability to deliver business continuity training, including exercises, to NHS England staff in support of the business continuity management system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Business Continuity accredited qualification or membership to a professional body such as BCI
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of business continuity and incident management methodologies
- Knowledge of methodologies and practises to measure and improve organisational resilience including risk management frameworks
- Demonstrable understanding of the statutory framework for civil contingencies and business continuity
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team co-ordinating business continuity activity in a multi-site organisation
- Ability to deliver business continuity training, including exercises, to NHS England staff in support of the business continuity management system
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).
