Job summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Emergency Planning & Liaison Officer to lead our Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) and police liaison agenda.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the EPRR function, building resilience into the preparedness of the Trust, to respond to and recover from incidents. You will be an expert in emergency planning and business continuity and confident in advising and guiding senior leaders in the Trust.
The postholder will be the designated single point of contact for the Police, managing ad-hoc requests, outside of the service provided by the Disclosure Team. You will also work with senior police officers and Trust Leaders, in relation to sensitive investigations.
This is an exciting time to join University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, as we build our new Emergency Department, open an additional Urgent Treatment Centre and implement our Electronic Patient Record. These are once in a generation changes for our NHS in the South West and you will integral to these, building resilience into future services
Main duties of the job
Please refer to supporting documents for the full job description and person specification, in the attached documentation.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Emergency Planning
1) Act as main point of contact and recognised source of specialist advice and guidance within the trust on EPRR and Police related matters.
2) Lead on the formulation and implementation of emergency plans, for an integrated approach to managing major incidents, critical and business continuity incidents that may affect the operation of core services. Ensuring plans are robust, are regularly reviewed and up-dated.
3) Provide structure and advise Care Groups and Corporate Functions in the development, validation, testing and review of Business Continuity Plans.
4) To develop and raise the profile and awareness of emergency and business continuity planning across the Trust. Working with Care Groups and Corporate Functions, ensure that business continuity plans are in place in support of clinical and non-clinical activities.
5) To represent the Trust and actively participate in the Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Resilience Forum (DCIoS LRF) including Local Health Resilience Partnership business management group, and associated work streams.
6) Interpret legislation and guidance and advise senior leaders of the associated implications for the Trust.
7) To manage and co-ordinate the Trusts Incident Co-ordination Centre, ensuring it is maintained in an operational state of readiness and emails are monitored and actioned appropriately.
8) Working with colleagues in the Emergency Department and Nuclear medicine, assist and help maintain the Trusts CBRN response capability including ensuring equipment is inspected and fit for purpose.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Emergency Planning
1) Act as main point of contact and recognised source of specialist advice and guidance within the trust on EPRR and Police related matters.
2) Lead on the formulation and implementation of emergency plans, for an integrated approach to managing major incidents, critical and business continuity incidents that may affect the operation of core services. Ensuring plans are robust, are regularly reviewed and up-dated.
3) Provide structure and advise Care Groups and Corporate Functions in the development, validation, testing and review of Business Continuity Plans.
4) To develop and raise the profile and awareness of emergency and business continuity planning across the Trust. Working with Care Groups and Corporate Functions, ensure that business continuity plans are in place in support of clinical and non-clinical activities.
5) To represent the Trust and actively participate in the Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Resilience Forum (DCIoS LRF) including Local Health Resilience Partnership business management group, and associated work streams.
6) Interpret legislation and guidance and advise senior leaders of the associated implications for the Trust.
7) To manage and co-ordinate the Trusts Incident Co-ordination Centre, ensuring it is maintained in an operational state of readiness and emails are monitored and actioned appropriately.
8) Working with colleagues in the Emergency Department and Nuclear medicine, assist and help maintain the Trusts CBRN response capability including ensuring equipment is inspected and fit for purpose.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Highly developed proven knowledge of legislation and guidance in relation to emergency planning, civil contingencies and business continuity
- Demonstrable experience of emergency planning, plan creation and business continuity
- Demonstrable experience of design, development and implementation of training and exercise programmes
- Demonstrable experience in working with partner agencies on sensitive issues
Desirable
- Member of appropriate Professional Body eg Emergency Planning Society, BCI
- Demonstrable experience of CBRN incident response planning & training
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Emergency Planning, Risk or Disaster Management or
- Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response and extensive equivalent experience in both EPRR and Business Continuity in healthcare
- Proven evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Teaching / instructor qualification
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to succinctly and effectively brief Executive and senior managers with regard to emergency planning and business continuity
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Highly developed proven knowledge of legislation and guidance in relation to emergency planning, civil contingencies and business continuity
- Demonstrable experience of emergency planning, plan creation and business continuity
- Demonstrable experience of design, development and implementation of training and exercise programmes
- Demonstrable experience in working with partner agencies on sensitive issues
Desirable
- Member of appropriate Professional Body eg Emergency Planning Society, BCI
- Demonstrable experience of CBRN incident response planning & training
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Emergency Planning, Risk or Disaster Management or
- Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response and extensive equivalent experience in both EPRR and Business Continuity in healthcare
- Proven evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Teaching / instructor qualification
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to succinctly and effectively brief Executive and senior managers with regard to emergency planning and business continuity
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).
