Job summary
Following a review of the Emergency Planning and Business Continuity function at Public Health Wales, we are looking to further strengthen our workforce.
An opportunity has arisen for an exciting new position of Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Officer within the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Team at Public Health Wales.
Main duties of the job
The Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Officer will deliver, facilitate and project manage the implementation key elements of Emergency Planning and Business Continuity across the organisation and with multi-agency partners. This will include supporting the review and implementation of a training and exercise programme against identified risks and delivering performance improvement through policy and plan development.
This is a chance to join a national Public Health organisation, contributing to and supporting its statutory responsibilities for emergency preparedness and response.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full time and permanent post which will operate at an all-Wales level, supporting Public Health Wales arrangements across the country.
A job description outlining the remit of the post is provided. The post will be hosted within the Health Protection and Screening Services Directorate and be based in Cardiff with regular travel across Wales.
For further details / informal discussion and visits please contact:
Huw Williams, Head of Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response
e-mail: huw.williams21@wales.nhs.uk or telephone: 07817 019304
or
Daniel Rixon, Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Manager
e-mail: Daniel.rixon@wales.nhs.uk or telephone: 07773 181943
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full time and permanent post which will operate at an all-Wales level, supporting Public Health Wales arrangements across the country.
A job description outlining the remit of the post is provided. The post will be hosted within the Health Protection and Screening Services Directorate and be based in Cardiff with regular travel across Wales.
For further details / informal discussion and visits please contact:
Huw Williams, Head of Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response
e-mail: huw.williams21@wales.nhs.uk or telephone: 07817 019304
or
Daniel Rixon, Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Manager
e-mail: Daniel.rixon@wales.nhs.uk or telephone: 07773 181943
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in the specialist areas
Desirable
- Master's degree in relevant subject
- Business Continuity qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multi-agency team
- Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management level
Desirable
- Experience of managing risks and implementing mitigation measures
Skills
Essential
- Highly effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear messages accurately for a broad range of audiences
- Develop and build effective stakeholder relationships with the ability to work collaboratively across teams, disciplines and organisations
- Experience of designing and implementing internal processes and procedures for service improvement
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
Desirable
- Experience of successfully operating in an environment that carries reputational impacts for an organisation
- Welsh speaker
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of multi-agency and national command and control structures
- Specialist knowledge of relevant Legislation and Guidance
- Specialist knowledge across a range of Emergency Planning and response procedures underpinned by theory.
- Knowledge of Business Continuity planning
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Ability to set and work to deadlines under pressure
Other
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, and Excel
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and committed to self-development
- Willingness to travel between sites.
- The post holder will need to undertake National Security Vetting, and have access to classified 'Official Sensitive' and 'Secret' documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in the specialist areas
Desirable
- Master's degree in relevant subject
- Business Continuity qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multi-agency team
- Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management level
Desirable
- Experience of managing risks and implementing mitigation measures
Skills
Essential
- Highly effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear messages accurately for a broad range of audiences
- Develop and build effective stakeholder relationships with the ability to work collaboratively across teams, disciplines and organisations
- Experience of designing and implementing internal processes and procedures for service improvement
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
Desirable
- Experience of successfully operating in an environment that carries reputational impacts for an organisation
- Welsh speaker
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of multi-agency and national command and control structures
- Specialist knowledge of relevant Legislation and Guidance
- Specialist knowledge across a range of Emergency Planning and response procedures underpinned by theory.
- Knowledge of Business Continuity planning
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Ability to set and work to deadlines under pressure
Other
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, and Excel
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and committed to self-development
- Willingness to travel between sites.
- The post holder will need to undertake National Security Vetting, and have access to classified 'Official Sensitive' and 'Secret' documents
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.
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.
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).
