Job summary
We are recruiting for anEmergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Officer who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients
Are you passionate about being able to make a difference in a time of need and calm in a crisis?
East and North Hertfordshire Trust are looking for an Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Officer to join the team. This post will offer you the opportunity to expand your knowledge in the arena of Emergency Planning with relevant training courses provided.
The post holder will be supporting the Head of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response in the development and implementation of all arrangement relating to the Trusts preparedness for and resilience to, significant incidents and emergencies as defined in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, Health, and Social Care Act 2012 and within the associated EPRR guidance and regulations including the NHS England annual Core Standards assurance.
Our Values are Include, Respect, and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a deputy to the Head of Emergency Planning Resilience and Response (EPRR) to ensure that the Trust as a Category 1 Responder is compliant with the statutory requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act (2004), NHS England EPRR Framework 2022, The NHS England Core Standards for EPRR and the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
The post holder will assist with the interpretation of legislation and guidance in order to develop, implement or aid others with the implementation of Trust-wide corporate policies and procedures and support in the development and implementation of EPRR plans.
They will attend and deputise for the Head of EPRR at internal meetings and multi-agency external meetings and exercises as and when directed.
Supporting and lead on elements of the EPRR training programme.
The post holder will support the Head of EPRR with specialist advice and support to the Trust's Executive Leadership Team in all matters relating to emergency planning and business continuity and a first-line tactical responder in any emergency this will involve flexible working pattern in the event of an incident
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree or diploma level or equivalent experience
- Evidence on ongoing Continuous Professional Development activity
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of emergency planning and business continuity management or project management
- Achieved or working towards Diploma/Certificate in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response or equivalent level of knowledge gained through short courses, theoretical study and on the job training and experience
- Loggist Training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS/Local Authority
- Evidence in working in a busy, complex, and dynamic environment
- Experience of working within a team to achieve delivery of planned benefits
- Experience of working in a demanding environment with many, sometimes conflicting priorities
Desirable
- Experience in Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response
- Experience working with multi-agency partners
Skills
Essential
- A good range of oral and written communication skills suitable to different audiences.
- IT skills to include word / excel / outlook / power point / database and other systems as required.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to manage time and priorities
- Ability to independently deliver teaching sessions and training exercises.
- Understanding of local EPRR risks.
- Budget Management.
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of patient needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to review and analyse plans to identify areas for change
- Excellent communication skills
- Recent experience of working in a comparable or relevant role
- Experience of working in and with multi-disciplinary teams and multi-agency environments
- Experience of working in a Health Care setting
Desirable
- Practical experience of integrated emergency management activities, including risk assessment, emergency planning, training, and exercising.
- Experience of supporting crisis management teams in responding to actual emergencies.
- Worked in a role with audit, governance, and standard setting responsibilities
- Practical experience of integrated emergency management activities, including: - risk assessment - emergency planning - training - practical exercises
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
- Self-motivated
- Methodical and conscientious with good attention to detail
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Adaptable, flexible and innovative approach to work
- Able to drive, must be prepared to travel between Trust Sites and to meetings on other sites
- Prepared to work flexibly and out of hours in an emergency situation
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree or diploma level or equivalent experience
- Evidence on ongoing Continuous Professional Development activity
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of emergency planning and business continuity management or project management
- Achieved or working towards Diploma/Certificate in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response or equivalent level of knowledge gained through short courses, theoretical study and on the job training and experience
- Loggist Training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS/Local Authority
- Evidence in working in a busy, complex, and dynamic environment
- Experience of working within a team to achieve delivery of planned benefits
- Experience of working in a demanding environment with many, sometimes conflicting priorities
Desirable
- Experience in Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response
- Experience working with multi-agency partners
Skills
Essential
- A good range of oral and written communication skills suitable to different audiences.
- IT skills to include word / excel / outlook / power point / database and other systems as required.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to manage time and priorities
- Ability to independently deliver teaching sessions and training exercises.
- Understanding of local EPRR risks.
- Budget Management.
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of patient needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to review and analyse plans to identify areas for change
- Excellent communication skills
- Recent experience of working in a comparable or relevant role
- Experience of working in and with multi-disciplinary teams and multi-agency environments
- Experience of working in a Health Care setting
Desirable
- Practical experience of integrated emergency management activities, including risk assessment, emergency planning, training, and exercising.
- Experience of supporting crisis management teams in responding to actual emergencies.
- Worked in a role with audit, governance, and standard setting responsibilities
- Practical experience of integrated emergency management activities, including: - risk assessment - emergency planning - training - practical exercises
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
- Self-motivated
- Methodical and conscientious with good attention to detail
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Adaptable, flexible and innovative approach to work
- Able to drive, must be prepared to travel between Trust Sites and to meetings on other sites
- Prepared to work flexibly and out of hours in an emergency situation
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).
