An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience & Response (EPRR) Team for a Senior EPRR Manager on a secondment. This is initially for 12 months with a possible extension to two years.
We are looking for a dynamic, high calibre, credible individual to lead the busy EPRR team at Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS). The role will lead in developing response capabilities as part of the Trust's requirement to maintain approved levels of operational readiness and compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and the NHS' Emergency Preparedness Resilience Response (EPRR) Core Standards. The post-holder will work closely with the four local resilience forums and three ICBs across the area. Significant experience in a similar role in a complex environment is essential.
The post holder will also be capable of working under pressure, prioritising to deadlines and multi-tasking. Good motivation, persuasion and planning skills are also essential. Your skills will have been ideally developed in an emergency planning role in a Category 1 or 2 responder organisation.
Although YAS offers opportunities for flexible working, the role will require regular on-site attendance at sites across the Trust. The main workplaces will be Trust Headquarters, Wakefield and Manor Mill, Leeds. Regular travel will be required across the Trust and occasionally further afield.
Main duties of the job
The Senior EPRR Manager is a high-profile role with Trust wide responsibility and will work as part of the EPRR and Special Operations Team, working to achieve its objectives to ensure the Trust meets its statutory duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and NHS England Core standards for EPRR, and to evolving national guidance, supporting the site operations team to manage incidents effectively.
As well as managing the EPRR team the post holder will be responsible for:
* The production, maintenance and review of EPRR plans, policies and guidance including the Major Incident Plan
* Monitor and maintain compliance with the EPRR Core Standards
* Monitoring and managing EPRR risks
* Learning lessons, debriefs, and continuous improvement
* Trust exercise programme. If the successful applicant is a current YAS NILO or commander, they will maintain that role for the period of the secondment. If the successful applicant is external, they will not be required to participate in an on-call rota.
The post requires a high standard of communication, analysis, clear thinking and organisational skills and offers excellent opportunities for career development.
About us
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities. We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live. We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.
Benefits:
* Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)
* 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
* Contributory Pension.
* NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.
* Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes (salary dependent)
* Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.
* Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.
* Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the main responsibilities and person specification for this role.
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
Essential
* Provide, analyse and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, present recommendations and identify workable solutions for approval.
* Ability to develop plans and procedures specific to EPRR
* Ability to carry out structured debriefs, make recommendations and identify notable practice
* Able to manage internal and external relationships with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy
* Educated to Masters Level or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
* Strong evidence of ongoing, relevant professional development in areas such as health service management, workforce development, leadership, performance and improvement.
* Specialist qualifications in EPRR related topics for example but not limited to Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response
* Experience of advising on and resolving complex EPRR issues, liaising with internal and external stakeholders when required
* Experience of working within a variety of legislative frameworks
* Evidence of financial management including budget formulation, financial monitoring and control and evaluating competing budgetary priorities
* Demonstrable experience of effective team leadership and management
* Be able to gain security clearance to at least SC level
Desirable
* NHS management qualification
* PRINCE project management accreditation
Employer details
Employer name
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
Manor Mill Ambulance Station (Leeds)/ YAS Headquarters (Wakefield)
Leeds
LS11 8DF
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