Job summary The Senior EPRR and Business Continuity Manager will take the senior operational lead for management and delivery of Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response (EPRR). The post will provide specialist advice, guidance and leadership to Divisions and Corporate service, they will ensure that the Trust has a consistent, efficient, and high-quality Business Continuity and EPRR programme which contributes to the delivery of safer services Main duties of the job Ensure Trust compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and work with partner organisations to ensure effective business continuity planning and emergency preparedness, resilience, and response. o Ensuring the Trust has an Incident Response Plan and associated plans to support business continuity.o Acting as first point of contact within the Trust for National, Regional and Trust EPRR teams.o Representing the Trust's interests at Local Resilience Forum Groups and deputise for the Deputy COO at regional and national meetings as appropriate.o Responsible for the communication strategy in relation to EPRR both internally (cascade tests) and externally (media)o Lead projects related to the national and local requirements for EPRR as required.o Representing the Trust at Regional network meetings as appropriateo Maintain oversight of the operational on-call rotas for the Trust ensuring a robust and resilient out of hours service About us We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care. We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised. We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support. From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK. Find out more and search live jobs. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 338-6772624-24 Job locations Mary Seacole / WFH Beverley Road Willerby Hill, HU10 6ED Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work with and influence key stakeholders across the organisation and will be expected to ensure the Trust meets its responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, Health and Care Act 2022, and other core legislation; the post holder is also responsible for leading the Trusts compliance with the NHS England Core Standards for EPRR. The post holder will be the Trust representative across NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICS, working with partner organisations to coordinate activity and provide assurance on the integrity of shared emergency plans and preparedness. The post holder will manage and support the implementation of significant integrated working projects around EPRR applying agreed programme and performance methodology. This is a key role in ensuring the positive reputation of the Trust to deliver on its statutory EPRR responsibilities and will need to work closely with senior Teams across the Trust. The post holder will act as a specialist advisory resource for the Trust. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work with and influence key stakeholders across the organisation and will be expected to ensure the Trust meets its responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, Health and Care Act 2022, and other core legislation; the post holder is also responsible for leading the Trusts compliance with the NHS England Core Standards for EPRR. The post holder will be the Trust representative across NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICS, working with partner organisations to coordinate activity and provide assurance on the integrity of shared emergency plans and preparedness. The post holder will manage and support the implementation of significant integrated working projects around EPRR applying agreed programme and performance methodology. This is a key role in ensuring the positive reputation of the Trust to deliver on its statutory EPRR responsibilities and will need to work closely with senior Teams across the Trust. The post holder will act as a specialist advisory resource for the Trust. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Postgraduate Qualification in EPRR - i.e. RSPH level 4 Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience, and Response. Educated to Masters Level or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge or experiential learning/experience Educated to degree Level in appropriate subject or equivalent. Evidence of continued professional development. Completed Principles of Health Command Training Desirable Professional courses related to EPRR i.e. Business Continuity Certification, Level 3 Teaching qualification Prince 2 Foundation and Practitioner Qualification Experience Essential Demonstrate a level of experience in EPRR and Business Continuity Management Experience of operation within the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and Health and Care Act 2022 Experience of NHS procedures and structures Experience of risk management and service continuity. Successful track record of delivering EPRR function Experience of multi-agency working Experience of leading corporate initiatives Experience of preparing briefing papers and correspondence for board level individuals and meetings. Demonstrated experience in a healthcare environment. Desirable Project management skills Experience in developing policy across the Trust and/or with other agencies Active engagement in the implementation of strategies in the NHS Experience of Structured Debriefing Skills and Competencies Essential Evidence of excellent leadership and management skills Knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 Up to date Knowledge of relevant legislation and current guidance related to EPRR gained through on the job experience. Knowledge of NHS procedures and structures Presentation/associated IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint applications Ability to write clear and concise reports and present information relevant to sphere of responsibility within agreed timescales High level of analytical skills, literacy, numeracy and the use of information Ability to prioritise and manage demanding workloads, planning and delivering agreed milestones for self and for wider team Ability to challenge existing practice and promote continuous quality improvement Influencing and negotiating skills Ability to grasp complex problems, understand immediate and long term implications of decisions and take a creative approach to problem solving Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Desirable Existing understanding of governance framework, risk assessment, appraisal and mitigation Ability to use EPRR related IT packages such as Resilience Direct and Met Office Hazard Manager Ability to use NHS situation reporting software such as SDCS Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Postgraduate Qualification in EPRR - i.e. RSPH level 4 Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience, and Response. Educated to Masters Level or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge or experiential learning/experience Educated to degree Level in appropriate subject or equivalent. Evidence of continued professional development. Completed Principles of Health Command Training Desirable Professional courses related to EPRR i.e. Business Continuity Certification, Level 3 Teaching qualification Prince 2 Foundation and Practitioner Qualification Experience Essential Demonstrate a level of experience in EPRR and Business Continuity Management Experience of operation within the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and Health and Care Act 2022 Experience of NHS procedures and structures Experience of risk management and service continuity. Successful track record of delivering EPRR function Experience of multi-agency working Experience of leading corporate initiatives Experience of preparing briefing papers and correspondence for board level individuals and meetings. Demonstrated experience in a healthcare environment. Desirable Project management skills Experience in developing policy across the Trust and/or with other agencies Active engagement in the implementation of strategies in the NHS Experience of Structured Debriefing Skills and Competencies Essential Evidence of excellent leadership and management skills Knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 Up to date Knowledge of relevant legislation and current guidance related to EPRR gained through on the job experience. Knowledge of NHS procedures and structures Presentation/associated IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint applications Ability to write clear and concise reports and present information relevant to sphere of responsibility within agreed timescales High level of analytical skills, literacy, numeracy and the use of information Ability to prioritise and manage demanding workloads, planning and delivering agreed milestones for self and for wider team Ability to challenge existing practice and promote continuous quality improvement Influencing and negotiating skills Ability to grasp complex problems, understand immediate and long term implications of decisions and take a creative approach to problem solving Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Desirable Existing understanding of governance framework, risk assessment, appraisal and mitigation Ability to use EPRR related IT packages such as Resilience Direct and Met Office Hazard Manager Ability to use NHS situation reporting software such as SDCS 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. 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). Additional information 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Address Mary Seacole / WFH Beverley Road Willerby Hill, HU10 6ED Employer's website https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)