Role Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional within the EPRR field to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as an Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Officer. You will be responsible for managing the Trust Business Continuity process; planning for identified EPRR risks, including (but not restricted to) adverse weather, Major/Mass Casualty incidents, Pandemic and CBRN.
The EPRR Officer will assist in delivering the requirements of the NHS England Annual Core Standards for EPRR, and may be required to travel between Trust sites, or occasionally to off-site partner agencies. The successful applicant will be supported to undertake the role within a defined scope of practice, and will be expected to work alongside our current EPRR Officer.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The post holder will have responsibility for defined workstreams, commensurate with their level of experience and expertise, and will work as part of the Operations Team in the delivery of these workstream, which will form part of the overarching work plan for the Trust EPRR annual assurance process.
The post holder will be familiar with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and relevant EPRR guidance for the NHS, including non-statutory guidance and the current NHS England EPRR Framework, and will be able to apply this knowledge within their delegated workstream.
The EPRR role assists in the response to incidents and emergencies as defined by in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and provide support to the Trust Incident Management Team in responding to Business Continuity, Critical or Major Incidents, as defined within the NHS England EPRR Framework (2022), and as such, there may be a requirement to occasionally undertake (infrequent) ad-hoc work outside of normal working hours.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Joanne Smith; Service Manager - Emergency Planning / Security Services on 07920701649 or joanne.smith37@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
