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Job overview
The role of the Emergency Planning Manager (EP Manager) is a high profile role with trust wide responsibility. Primary role is to support the detailed day to day operational aspects of the trusts emergency response to all incidents either external or internal. The EP Manager will provide expert advice, guidance, information, training and support to the Trust at all levels, in relation to all Emergency Planning/Resilience/Business Continuity matters, covering all the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act (2004).
Main duties of the job
The EP Manager is accountable for supporting the operational co-ordination of the immediate response in the event of an incident. Also provides professional support to the trust front line staff by providing detailed specialist advice in respect of emergency planning and resilience matters. Provides the essential professional link with other NHS organizations in the Central London Sector and other relevant external partners (including NHS London, Public health England, Major Trauma Network, South East Cluster, Mental Health Trusts, other specialist Trusts, the LAS, SECAMB and the relevant Local Authorities) and co-ordinates all aspects of major incident planning that are incumbent upon the Trust.
The EP Manager is responsible for the planning and delivery of specialist emergency response training (30% of available time) and exercising; including Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) contamination training. Continuous testing of the major incident plan will be coordinated by the post holder, who will ensure comprehensive debriefing and action plans including associated recommendations to address gaps / weaknesses in the Trust’s systems.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Ensure a comprehensive emergency response risk assessment is conducted internally with trust specialists and externally with all relevant stakeholders and supporting agencies.
- Implementation of comprehensive training for staff at all levels from “floor to Board” with specialist training for those members of staff with specific roles in the trust emergency response to incidents.
- Establish the emergency planning function at the trust as a nationally recognized centre of excellence.
- Manage efficiency and productivity improvements in the delivery of emergency planning and response.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- First Degree
- Specialist Knowledge in EPRR
Desirable
- Masters or equivalent in EPRR
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent written / verbal communication skills which includes servicing meetings and reporting/briefing
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence staff at all levels
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development by undertaking appropriate professional development training
- Excellent organisational skills, including high level of accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of public sector/NHS work structures and how emergency preparedness fits into the overall management scheme.
- Has specialist knowledge and experience in dealing with major incidents in a complex environment involving large numbers of staff and members of the public.
- Understanding of the principles and practice of risk management, investigation and mitigation in the context of governance in the NHS
- Clear understanding of the NHS emergency planning and business continuity agenda
Desirable
- Experience of managing business continuity whilst undertaking large scale project implementation
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This advert is for Emergency Planning Officer with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 per annum inc HCA's. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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