Head of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR)
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individual to fulfil the role of Head of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR). This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5hrs per week) commencing in March 2025.
The post holder is accountable for all aspects of EPRR (including HART) within SCAS, ensuring that the services are delivered to agreed quality, financial and legal standards.
The post holder requires strong leadership skills and experience to drive change in line with the strategic direction of the Trust.
You will lead a diverse team of people, and the role will require strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
1. Support the Assistant Director of Operations by providing operational leadership and accountability for a delegated department of SCAS.
2. Provide strong leadership to your team to ensure the effective provision of services, and to champion change in the organisation.
3. Lead collaborative working with internal and external partners, agreeing and delivering services that meet local and national needs.
4. Accountable for the ability of SCAS to fulfil its responsibilities under all relevant legislation / requirements, including the Civil Contingencies Act and the EPRR Core Standards.
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Indirectly accountable for the delivery of EPRR across the Trust, liaising directly and working in partnership with stakeholders.
2. Ensure the highest standards of patient care are delivered by the Trust.
3. Ensure that the EPRR Management Team delivers the standards of performance and patient care.
4. Develop collaborative working relationships with stakeholders to identify and deliver the requirements of EPRR.
5. Accountable for the implementation of the Trust's EPRR agenda.
6. Work in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Operations to meet service demands.
7. Ensure operational delivery teams understand the need for EPRR/Business continuity awareness.
8. Ensure SCAS has a robust Business Continuity Plan in place for each department.
9. Work collaboratively with the Heads of operations to ensure a robust system of emergency and resilience planning.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Educated to degree level or can demonstrate equivalent level of appropriate work experience.
* Evidence of Continuous Professional / Personal development.
* Diploma of Health Emergency Planning (Dip. HEP) or equivalent qualification.
* Registered HCPC Paramedic or RGN Nurse.
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of managing an emergency services function in an operational capacity.
* Previous experience of successful supervision within an operations environment.
* Knowledge of Government policy regarding NHS Services in an emergency setting.
* Understanding of the changing role of the Ambulance Service.
* Experience of working with critical systems in an operational setting.
* Demonstrable knowledge of the changing NHS environment and structures.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others.
* Current broad knowledge of NHS context and specific challenges facing local health & social care.
* Innovative and strategic thinking ability.
* Effective at problem solving.
Other Requirements
* UK Driving license.
* If a registered clinician - maintains professional clinical registration (HCPC/NMC).
* Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust's equal opportunity and diversity policies.
* Qualified in emergency driving.
* DVLA C1 driving license.
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.
Employer name
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
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