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Head of Emergency Planning and Operational Resilience (EPRR)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mawrth 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £62,215 - £72,293 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Ebrill 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Cwmni: | UHCW NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7091533/218-AC-B8B-7091533 |
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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for emergency preparedness and resilience? University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is seeking an experienced professional to join us as the Head of Emergency Planning and Operational Resilience (EPRR).
In this role, you will lead and manage the Trust's emergency preparedness, resilience, and response agenda. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation and maintain robust incident and business continuity plans. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and advising the Chief Operating Officer / Accountable Executive Officer (AEO), you will guide strategic decisions and drive improvements in our emergency preparedness and resilience capabilities.
We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of emergency planning frameworks, national and local guidelines, and a proven track record in crisis response. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the Trust is always prepared for any eventuality.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant Master’s degree or equivalent experience, a Diploma in Emergency Planning, and significant expertise in emergency planning and business continuity management. You should have excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to influence and motivate at all levels.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the Trust’s emergency preparedness strategy and ensure the safety and continuity of care across the organisation. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you will be part of a team committed to making a real difference.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Analytical and Planning
• Ensure that EPRR corporate responsibilities are met and provide assurance to the Organisation’s Board that the Trust is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance.
• Ensure that all national and local developments and requirements in relation to Emergency Planning are used to inform both decision, policy making. and training
• Ensure that the Trust has in place a robust decontamination plan and arrangements (including CBRN/HAZMAT. That staff are trained in accordance with their role across all sites and designated settings.
Communication
• Represent UHCW on a range of strategic meetings and forums internally and externally, and act as the point of contact for all issues relating to incident planning and response.
• Organise and coordinate external communications for Emergency Preparedness in line with national guidance and legal duties offering expert advice to the AEO.
• Manage the collection and coordination of information required for submission against external monitoring and requirements.
Leadership and Training
• Provide leadership and line management to the EPRR manager.
• Responsible for developing and delivering local training workshops and exercises relating to EPRR and business continuity within the Trust to relevant staff groups ensuring exercises occur (within national specified frequency) to practice, test and validate the robustness of existing plans.
• Coordinate and lead the provision of competency training for business continuity, critical and major incidents to on-call executives and managers to ensure that the Trust meets all the requirements as set out in current legislation.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Thursday 27 Mar 2025
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for emergency preparedness and resilience? University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is seeking an experienced professional to join us as the Head of Emergency Planning and Operational Resilience (EPRR).
In this role, you will lead and manage the Trust's emergency preparedness, resilience, and response agenda. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation and maintain robust incident and business continuity plans. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and advising the Chief Operating Officer / Accountable Executive Officer (AEO), you will guide strategic decisions and drive improvements in our emergency preparedness and resilience capabilities.
We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of emergency planning frameworks, national and local guidelines, and a proven track record in crisis response. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the Trust is always prepared for any eventuality.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant Master’s degree or equivalent experience, a Diploma in Emergency Planning, and significant expertise in emergency planning and business continuity management. You should have excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to influence and motivate at all levels.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the Trust’s emergency preparedness strategy and ensure the safety and continuity of care across the organisation. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you will be part of a team committed to making a real difference.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Analytical and Planning
• Ensure that EPRR corporate responsibilities are met and provide assurance to the Organisation’s Board that the Trust is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance.
• Ensure that all national and local developments and requirements in relation to Emergency Planning are used to inform both decision, policy making. and training
• Ensure that the Trust has in place a robust decontamination plan and arrangements (including CBRN/HAZMAT. That staff are trained in accordance with their role across all sites and designated settings.
Communication
• Represent UHCW on a range of strategic meetings and forums internally and externally, and act as the point of contact for all issues relating to incident planning and response.
• Organise and coordinate external communications for Emergency Preparedness in line with national guidance and legal duties offering expert advice to the AEO.
• Manage the collection and coordination of information required for submission against external monitoring and requirements.
Leadership and Training
• Provide leadership and line management to the EPRR manager.
• Responsible for developing and delivering local training workshops and exercises relating to EPRR and business continuity within the Trust to relevant staff groups ensuring exercises occur (within national specified frequency) to practice, test and validate the robustness of existing plans.
• Coordinate and lead the provision of competency training for business continuity, critical and major incidents to on-call executives and managers to ensure that the Trust meets all the requirements as set out in current legislation.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Thursday 27 Mar 2025