Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Officer

Job overview

We are recruiting for an Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Officer who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

This is a 6 month fixed term opportunity.

The post holder will support the Head of EPRR in ensuring the Trust meets its statutory responsibilities as a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and remains compliant with NHS England EPRR Frameworks and Core Standards.

Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide operational support during incidents and contribute to maintaining organisational resilience across the Trust. This role offers an excellent development opportunity for staff with an interest in emergency planning, resilience, incident response and business continuity.

The post holder will support the delivery and development of the Trust’s Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) arrangements, ensuring compliance with national standards and statutory requirements.

The post holder will contribute to maintaining organisational resilience and ensuring the Trust is prepared to respond effectively to emergencies, incidents and business disruption.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.