About this role
Job summary
The key purpose of the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Coordinator is to support the Head of EPRR in providing assurance that the Trust is compliant with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, the NHS England EPRR Framework, ISO22301, Department of Health guidance and other NHS requirements. A culture of continuous improvement and collaborative working will be the key to success.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
- be required to deputise for the Head of EPRR
- support the development and implementation of the Trust's preparedness and resilience relating to significant incidents / emergencies
- liaise with commissioners, regulators, other healthcare providers and multi-agency partners to support delivery of both planning and response role
- develop strong and effective communication with hospital teams and external colleagues and represent the Trust at external multi-agency emergency planning meetings
- provide knowledge of NHS emergency preparedness for the Trust, and to contribute to the EPRR work programme to implement, review and enhance robust systems for the Trust's emergency response and business continuity
- deliver training to all staff groups, particularly focussing on clinical teams
- provide ongoing support for senior managers and directors to provide a tactical response during significant incidents and emergencies
- have a thorough understanding of risk management in order to ensure that emergency planning is undertaken within this wider context throughout the organisation
- write good quality, comprehensive strategically focussed documents, to agreed deadlines
- monitor the NHS and other sources for changes to guidance and standards
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27
You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.
Our commitment toDelivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details and main responsibilities please refer to the Job description and Person specification documents attached.
The Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the Trusts emergency planning, business continuity and resilience programmes, ensuring compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, NHS England EPRR Framework, ISO22301 and other national requirements. The post holder deputises for the Head of EPRR, provides specialist advice to senior leaders, and supports the Trusts response to major incidents, critical incidents and business continuity events.
Key responsibilities include developing, maintaining and testing emergency and business continuity plans; delivering training and exercising programmes; coordinating incident debriefs and lessons learned; undertaking assurance, audit and compliance activities; and producing reports for Trust committees and the Board. The role requires close collaboration with internal departments, NHS partners, local authorities, emergency services and resilience forums to strengthen organisational preparedness and response capability.
The post holder also leads on policy development, risk assessment, performance monitoring and stakeholder engagement, ensuring staff are trained and prepared to respond effectively to emergencies while maintaining essential services and patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NHS and EPRR experience
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of EPRR in an acute hospital
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training and exercises
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-agency and mixed seniority settings
Desirable
- Ability to conduct audits
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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)