Business Continuity Officer

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

This job is now closed

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 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 supports maintaining the high standard of patient care at CRHFT, particularly in emergency situations.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital's vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.

The hospital is a friendly District General Hospital with the beautiful Peak District on it's doorstep. This post presents a great opportunity to live and work in some of the finest landscape this country has to offer.

Major cities such as Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham and Derby are all within an hour's train journey, and local airports include East Midlands, Manchester and Leeds Bradford, with London within a couple of hours drive.

There are excellent schools in the local area, only a few minutes from the hospital, as well as nursery childcare on-site.

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per anum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-CS-6988580

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and person specification is included in the pack with this advert.

The main duties involve supporting the Emergency Planning Portfolio at Chesterfield Royal Hospital with the current Emergency Planning Officer.

One of the main responsibilities of the role is to ensure that the Business Continuity Plans for the organisations divisions are up to date and compliant with national standards.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and person specification is included in the pack with this advert.

The main duties involve supporting the Emergency Planning Portfolio at Chesterfield Royal Hospital with the current Emergency Planning Officer.

One of the main responsibilities of the role is to ensure that the Business Continuity Plans for the organisations divisions are up to date and compliant with national standards.

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 health care setting

Desirable

Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness Planning
HMIMMS Course
Shows evidence of Team working
Demonstrates self awareness

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 health care 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. 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