Job Summary
Here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we provide a full range of district general services, including 24-hour urgent and emergency care, specialist children's services, maternity, and community midwifery to the population of North Derbyshire and beyond - more than 400,000 local people. We also offer Royal Primary Care services through three GP practices with eight surgeries between them in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. We work closely with our partners across health and care as part of the Joined Up Care Derbyshire system. It is an exciting time to join our Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response team at Chesterfield Royal that sits as part of our Wider Operational Team. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown just how vital our Emergency Planning function is, and we've taken steps to continue to re-structure and grow our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful foundation trust with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care, and staff experience. We are looking for individuals who will live our Leading the Chesterfield Way behaviours and ensure these are embedded in our Emergency Planning activities, alongside our Trust strategic priorities and values.
Main Duties of the Job
The Business Continuity Officer at Chesterfield Royal Hospital Foundation Trust (CRHFT) is essential in enhancing the Trust's readiness for emergencies. This role involves developing emergency response strategies and ensuring compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. A significant part of the job includes refining and testing response and business continuity plans, ensuring CRHFT can adapt to and manage potential crises effectively. The Business Continuity Officer also supports the delivery of specialized training to staff, preparing them for emergency management and representing CRHFT in regional and national training exercises. Collaborating with stakeholders, the officer plays a pivotal role in developing policies and updating them as per new guidelines. Additionally, they assist in developing business continuity plans across departments, ensuring operational preparedness. The Business Continuity Officer's contributions support maintaining the high standard of patient care at CRHFT, particularly in emergency situations.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Good working knowledge of National and local Emergency Planning Processes
* Ability to work independently
* Knowledge of EPRR in the healthcare setting
Desirable:
* Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness Planning
* HMIMMS Course
* Shows evidence of Team working
* Demonstrates self-awareness
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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