Emergency Planning Officer

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	02 Mawrth 2026
Cyflog:	£38,682.00 i £46,580.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£38682.00 - £46580.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	16 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Warwick, CV34 5BW
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9203-26-0119

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Knowledge, Training and Experience To have extensive experience of working in an EPRR or emergency planning environment preferably within the NHS To be able the demonstrate an expert level knowledge and understanding of current best practice within Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) for NHS organisations Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of EPRR, Major Incident and Business Continuity processes and specifically to understand and act upon current, relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidance in relation to emergency planning specifically: The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 NHS EPRR Framework 2022 NHS England Incident Response Plan and current EPRR guidance To be able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of both Trusts role as part of NHS and multi-agency resilience at local, Regional and National level. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the NHS England business continuity management toolkit and the principles included in ISO 22301 The postholder should be able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of the National Core Standards for EPRR and their importance to the Trust EPRR function to include: Details of individual standards, specifically those relating to Business Continuity Management Validation and approval of evidence Support to the EPRR Manager leads at all stages of the Core Standards process on standards relating to BCM Communications and Working Relationships To be able to establish effective working relationships at Executive and senior management level across all Divisions of the Trust and with key stakeholders To be confident in negotiating and delivering on specific deadlines for projects with Divisional senior management across the Trust. To have a detailed understanding of the divisional structure of both Trusts and their composite parts To communicate effectively and consistently both with colleagues and callers to the service whilst retaining the ability to remain calm in difficult situations Communicate a range of complex or sensitive information effectively with staff and stakeholders both in planning and training as well as when liaising with others in the event of an incident. Provide Tactical EPRR advice and guidance to a diverse group of staff including Executives, Divisional leads and senior managers at the Trust as well as other Emergency Planning staff across all Health providers in Coventry and Warwickshire. Be confident in dealing with Commissioners and Regional colleagues on EPRR issues particularly Business Continuity Management and especially in liaison with the local Integrated Commissioning Board and Regional and National NHS organisations. To represent the Trust on NHS and multi-agency meetings and develop positive working relationships with multi agency work colleagues. To be able to utilise negotiation skills to ensure assurance returns are completed to timescale and, where necessary, that responsibility ius allocated when a composite return requires the input of multiple Divisional groups To lead and manager multi-disciplinary task and finish groups on EPRR related issues across the Trust Analytical and Judgement skills Awareness of the complex legislative and statutory obligations for the Trust in relation to Emergency Preparedness, Resilience & Response (EPRR) and particularly BCM Ability to analyse, evaluate and interpret relevant National and Regional guidance and policy to support the production of operational procedures. Lead on work to risk assess, evaluate, and audit levels of EPRR with reference to statutory requirements, guidance, best practice, and lessons identified from incident response and exercise scenarios. To be responsible for analysing complex data and information in relation to EPRR which will require the post holder to report to the EPRR Manager and relevant Trust working groups and committees. To be able to direct, challenge, review and interpret returns from Trust colleagues in relation to required assurance returns for the ICB and NHS England. Analyse, interpret and produce reports on training and exercises to assess learning, satisfaction, and impact. Have a high level of situational awareness to understand the pressures and demands on other Divisions and service areas. To understand and demonstrate the need for confidentiality in specific areas of EPRR work Lead on risk assessment, risk analysis and risk management in relation to Business Continuity Management and other EPRR activities Lead on specific information/project analysis as directed by the EPRR leads Planning and Organisational skills To lead on the review of relevant Trust polices specifically those related to Business Continuity Management To provide strategic guidance and lead on the design, production, review and validation of Business Continuity Management plans for both Trusts Provide management support and direction to Divisional colleagues on the production and review of Trust and service level BCM contingency plans to ensure they are regularly reviewed and updated in a timely manner. To include: Review of any relevant legislation or guidance and ensure plans meet current best practice Analysis of current plans for fitness for purpose Provide subject matter expert input to the planning process Ensure plans are compatible with current local and Regional EPRR initiatives Ensure plans are completed and reviewed within agreed timeframes To lead on BCM training, exercising and awareness raising sessions across the Trusts. Be confident of dealing appropriately with enquiries from other services, including the local ICB and Regional and National NHS organisations. To understand the legal requirements for the storage and accessibility of EPRR related information such as for formal incident debriefs, situation reports and incident reports. Freedom to act To direct and lead teams of senior managers and clinicians on specific BCM related projects and service development including agreeing project outline, timescales, Divisional input and expected outputs Demonstrable experience of working autonomously and managing conflicting demands in a multi-disciplinary setting Must be experienced in working in non-routine/unpredictable, high-pressured environments to support divisional and Trust needs A proven track record of delivering objectives effectively on time and to specifications Able to work independently and as part of a team with a clear understanding of when to escalate issues to senior management. Manage and prioritise own workload.