SORT Manager (Acute Trust Support)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic candidate to take up the post of  Special Operations Response Team (SORT) Manager (Acute Trust Support).

The role will primarily involve developing, designing, and delivering an annual programme of training, and education for NHS hospital trainers within the NWAS NHS Trust geographical area.

Main duties of the job

The Train the Trainer programme will be related specifically to the Hospital decontamination capability, and will involve a blend of cognitive and practical training, on chemical PPE, decontamination techniques and procedures.

This training programme will be delivered at different hospital sites around the North West region which be arranged and coordinated by the post holder in partnership with the hospital Emergency Planning Resilience and Response (EPRR) Managers.

The post holder will also be required to carry out annual audits on the hospital Trusts decontamination capability and produce capability audit reports for the hospital Trusts, the  Integrated Care Bureau (ICB) Leads covering that area and for the NHS England EPRR Leads.

The postholder will also be expected to support hospital Trusts in the development of their decontamination response plans, training and, exercise programmes that the hospital Trusts will carry out and provide guidance and support to hospital Trusts in this area of work.

Assessment and Professional Discussion is planned for 09/06/25 please ensure that you are available to attend on this date if shortlisted.

If you wish to informally ask further questions about the role prior to making an application please contact:

CBRNe Manager Tony Shryane [email protected] or Head of Special Operations [email protected]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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