About this role
Job summary
Thank you for your interest in joining us at this exciting and important time. At our heart, we are here to serve the people of our communities. Health and care is, above all, a people business -built on relationships, compassion, and the shared ambition to help everyone live healthier, fuller lives. Every role in our organisation contributes to this mission. Every decision we make, every partnership we form, and every change we lead starts with one question: what will best serve our population?
Our mission is clear
to work with our population to achieve their best health through equitable care, delivering maximum value from every pound spent. We will achieve this by being a highly effective team of commissioners; inclusive, fair, responsive, and innovative; harnessing data and technology, leveraging scale, and staying closely connected to the unique needs of our neighbourhoods.
The NHS 10-Year Plan provides a strong foundation for our work. It challenges us to:o Prevent ill-health and intervene earlyo Personalise care so it works for everyoneo Tackle health inequalities and improve access for allo Embrace digital innovation to improve quality and efficiencyo Secure long-term sustainability in the face of growing demand
These priorities will guide our strategies and decisions every day.
Main duties of the job
The EPRR Managers will support the delivery of the Integrated Care Board's statutory duties for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) under the Civil Contingencies Act and NHS England Core Standards. Reporting to the Band 8b EPRR Lead, the postholder will manage the development and implementation of emergency planning and business continuity arrangements across the organisation.
The EPRR Managers will coordinate risk assessments, training, and exercises to ensure readiness for major incidents and service disruptions. The role includes maintaining compliance records, preparing assurance reports, and supporting governance processes. The postholder will work closely with system partners, emergency services, and local authorities to ensure integrated planning and response. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential to deliver high-quality resilience and preparedness across theICB.
About us
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description.
Duties include
- 1. To manage the delivery of defined services, projects, or workstreams, ensuring that objectives and performance standards are met, adjusting plans as required, and coordinating resources and people from across the organisation2. To support the Senior Manager and Head of Service in delivering ICB and system priorities.3. To provide clear and supportive leadership to staff and colleagues, promoting a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and accountability.4. To use data, insight, and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and outcomes for patients and communities. Consider the options available and use data to drive decision making and identification of possible courses of action.5. To contribute to the development and implementation of ICB and system plans that improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities, beyond own area of work.
Person Specification
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., health, care, public services, management, or related discipline).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills.
- Relevant professional qualification or willingness to work towards one (if applicable to the role)
- Understanding of NHS structures, Integrated Care Systems, and current health and care priorities
- Evidence of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including clinicians, partner organisations, and community groups.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain professionalism in a challenging environment.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, able to present information clearly to different audiences.
- Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across teams and organisational boundaries.
- Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and use insights to inform decisions and improvements.
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in an environment of uncertainty and change.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Central East ICB
Address
NHS Central East ICB
Ely
CB74EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)