Job requirements
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Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Demonstrate excellent written communication skills
- Skills
Be able to communicate confidently to staff and Managers at all levels of the organisation
- Skills
Demonstrates excellent computer skills particularly MS Office
- Experience
Experience as an Emergency Planning Manager preferably NHS or Public Sector
- Experience
A broad range of leadership management experience
- Experience
Experience of delivering training to small groups
- Experience
Experience of working in the NHS or similarly complex public sector organisation in a comparable level role.
- Experience
Practical experience of integrated management activities including risk assessment, business continuity / emergency planning
- Qualifications
Recognised Qualification in Emergency Planning or relevant experience
- Qualifications
Post-graduate level or equivalent relevant experience in EPRR related field
- Values and Behaviours
Be prepared to travel across site
- Values and Behaviours
Evidence of leading or coordinating activities in challenging, time-critical environments while maintaining a calm and resilient approach.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Be able to write plans, policies and procedures in a logical manner
- Experience
Managed an NHS EPRR Team
- Qualifications
EPRR Qualification
- Values and Behaviours
A proven record of delivery of EPRR at a management level
Job overview
The Emergency Planning Manager will be a key member of the Trust's specialist Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) team, supporting services across the organisation to strengthen resilience and maintain the continuity of patient care. The team works at all levels of the Trust to develop, implement and maintain effective emergency plans, deliver training and exercises, and coordinate responses to a wide range of incidents and major emergencies that may impact healthcare services.
Based across Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton, the post holder will work closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to ensure the Trust is prepared to respond effectively to both internal and external challenges, safeguarding patients, staff and essential services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Head of Emergency Planning in maintaining the trust's EPRR responsibilities and manage the day- to-day implementation and development of EPRR including business continuity plans, training, communication and exercising for the trust ensuring delivery of performance outcomes. Other projects may be assigned within the remit of the Head of Emergency Planning to ensure delivery of key aims and objectives.
Responsible for risk assessing, planning the development and implementation of all arrangements relating to integration and delivery of Business Continuity Plans, training and exercising programmes and communication compliance across all 5 hospital sites in support of the Head of Emergency Planning contributing to the trust's preparedness, resilience and ability to respond to and recover from incidents and emergencies as defined in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. Ensuring national and local standards are met including NHS EPRR Framework monitored through EPRR Annual Assurance process and any other relevant guidance.
The Post holder will be a key trust contact for all EPRR matters within the Trust and act as a conduit for EPRR guidance and information. The post holder will work autonomously.
Closing date of applications: 16 September 2026
Interview date: 29 September 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Emergency Planning Manager with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Secondment/Fixed term). The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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