About this role
Job summary
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH) have an exciting and permanent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Operational Emergency Planning Team. This role is based on site at the ROH in Birmingham; the role is available to non-clinical candidates.As a pivotal member of the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Team, the post holder will support the delivery and day-to-day management of the Trust's EPRR Agenda.The postholder will be required to act autonomously in interpretation of Policy and Strategy and to set the goals and standards to be achieved by the Trust, in ensuring the Trust is adequately prepared in these areas and is able to interpret National standards and guidance; ensuring Trust compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, NHS England's EPRRFramework, NHS Core Standards for EPRR and other NHS and non-NHS legislation and guidance surrounding EPRR delivery. There will be a requirement to work collaboratively with internal and external partners including, but not restricted to, the Integrated Care Board (ICB), UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the Local Authority, Emergency Services, NHS England, partner and neighbouringorganisations.
Main duties of the job
o Manage and ensure compliance against the EPRR Work Programme.
o Ensure compliance against legislation and guidance relevant to EPRR delivery.
o Responsible for the annual NHS Core Standards for EPRR Assurance self-assessment to demonstrate compliance with statutory requirements, and an annual presentation to the ICB and NHS England Regional Team. Where compliance is not achieved, oversee the production of plans and processes to address any highlighted vulnerabilities.
o Responsible for the preparation of the annual ROH EPRR Board Report.o Provide expert advice, information and support to Executive Directors, Committees and other staff on matters relating to Emergency Planning and ensure the Trust is kept informed of related national and regional strategic issues.
o Responsible for the EPRR Policy, Business Continuity Plan and Policy, Incident Response Plan, and subsequent response plans for specific incident types ie Evacuation and Shelter, Adverse Weather, Communications etc.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will ensure that the Trusts EPRR and Business Continuity arrangements reflect changing guidance and other developments across the Trust and local system, risk is assessed and managed, planning arrangements are effective and suitable training and exercising programmes are in place to ensure that the Trust is appropriately prepared to respond in the event of an incident, emergency or disruption to services.
Please find attached the JD/PS for a more detailed description of the duties and responsibilities...
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Highly developed emergency planning and/or Business Continuity knowledge acquired through Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience in EPRR, resilience, emergency management & business continuity Incident Management training (eg attendance at Principles of Health Command) Diploma in Health Emergency Planning (DipHep)
Experience Essential
Significant experience working in an emergency planning role or comparable field Policy development experience Experience of designing and delivering Training and Exercises
Knowledge Essential
Working knowledge of NHS England's EPRR Framework and NHS Core Standards for EPRR Working knowledge of ISO Standards for Business Continuit Working knowledge of emergency and resilience planning methodologies and National guidance
Skills Essential
Ability to produce complex reports/documents to suit the needs of the audience Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from a wide variety of partner agencies Analysis and interpretation of varied and complex information from a variety of sources
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Orthopaedic NHS Trust
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)