Job summary
- Main area
- EPRR
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 996-ICB-4730-24
- Employer
- NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Council House
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pa, pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Senior EPRR Support Officer
NHS AfC: Band 6
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the health statutory body for the Derby City and Derbyshire population. ICSs are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined-up services and to improve the health of people who live and work in their area. Serving a total population of 1,053,000 with a budget of over £1.6 billion the ICB has a staff base of approximately 500 people.
At DDICB we are passionate about making diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We have staff engagement forums, a diversity and inclusion network run by and for our people and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. Together, we are building an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated and people feel able to bring their whole self to work.
We are a disability confident employer and offer a range of family friendly, flexible working arrangements and inclusive employment policies, to support our people in the workplace.'
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Emergency Preparedness, Resilience & Response (EPRR) Officer, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service for the NHS across the system of Derby and Derbyshire.
You will be part of the Derby and Derbyshire ICB EPRR Team reporting directly to the Assistant Director of EPRR and will support the development and maintenance of emergency preparedness arrangements across their designated area.
You will provide support and specialist advice on emergency planning and business continuity management, preparedness, response and recovery to internal and external stakeholders.
The role involves working with and supporting NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and Public Health teams across the range of emergency preparedness.
You will ensure Derby and Derbyshire ICB and the local system are fully prepared to manage major incidents, both locally and across wider health areas in an integrated and cohesive manner. This will be in accordance with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004), NHS England Emergency Preparedness Framework and associated emergency planning and business continuity legislation, guidance and regulation.
Main duties of the job
Support the delivery of the established work programme for the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation, specifically
Support with the delivery of the Business Continuity programme and other related EPRR programmes of work for the ICB.
Working for our organisation
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Support the delivery of the established work programme for the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation, specifically
Support on the development and co-ordination of all aspects of emergency planning for the ICB and its managed and contracted services.
Support the ICB’s response to declared incidents and emergencies as appropriate, acting as a specialist advisor in emergency planning
Support in ensuring that all processes embedded align to the EPRR Core Standards and relevant legislation
Support in research and development programmes contributing to the advancement of emergency planning within a health context
Support in the development and delivery of a business continuity programme
Identify national, regional and local policy changes and developments which impact the ICB (both direct and indirect) and translate these into operational practice as required
Support in the effective management of declared incidents within the ICS area of Derby and Derbyshire by providing EPRR specialist advice and/or if required Loggist skill
Ensuring accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, leading reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and projects
Being a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally.
Person specification
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate the behaviours that underpin the ICBs core value of 'One Team'
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent experience
- BTEC level 3 or equivalent in the delivery of training
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in the public sector
Autonomy
Essential criteria
- Clear evidence of being able to work independently
Communication
Essential criteria
- Clear communicator able to write presentations and report
- Skilled in communicating complex matters
Analytical
Essential criteria
- Ability to analyze complex material and interpret
- Problem solving skill set
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Professional calm and efficient
- Ability to travel across region and beyond
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chris Leach
- Job title
- Assistant Director of EPRR
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07721 324 152
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
- Telephone
- 07900 135638
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