Senior Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response (EPRR) Manager inLeeds inLeeds PUBLISHED 29 OCT 2024
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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience & Response (EPRR) Team for a Senior EPRR Manager on a secondment. This is initially for 12 months with a possible extension to two years.
We are looking for a dynamic, high calibre, credible individual to lead the busy EPRR team at Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS). The role will lead in developing response capabilities as part of the Trust's requirement to maintain approved levels of operational readiness and compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and the NHS' Emergency Preparedness Resilience Response (EPRR) Core Standards. The post-holder will work closely with the four local resilience forums and three ICBs across the area. Significant experience in a similar role in a complex environment is essential.
The post holder will also be capable of working under pressure, prioritising to deadlines and multi-tasking. Good motivation, persuasion and planning skills are also essential. Your skills will have been ideally developed in an emergency planning role in a Category 1 or 2 responder organisation.
Although YAS offers opportunities for flexible working, the role will require
regular on-site attendance
at sites across the Trust. The main workplaces will be Trust Headquarters, Wakefield and Manor Mill, Leeds. Regular travel will be required across the Trust and occasionally further afield.
The Senior EPRR Manager is a high-profile role with Trust wide responsibility and will work as part of the EPRR and Special Operations Team, working to achieve its objectives to ensure the Trust meets its statutory duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and NHS England Core standards for EPRR, and to evolving national guidance, supporting the site operations team to manage incidents effectively.
As well as managing the EPRR team the post holder will be responsible for:
- The production, maintenance and review of EPRR plans, policies and guidance including the Major Incident Plan
- Monitor and maintain compliance with the EPRR Core Standards
- Monitoring and managing EPRR risks
- Learning lessons, debriefs, and continuous improvement
- Trust exercise programme. If the successful applicant is a current YAS NILO or commander, they will maintain that role for the period of the secondment. If the successful applicant is external, they will not be required to participate in an on-call rota.
The post requires a high standard of communication, analysis, clear thinking and organisational skills and offers excellent opportunities for career development.
About usPlease see the attached job description for the main responsibilities and person specification for this role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience & Response (EPRR) Team for a Senior EPRR Manager on a secondment. This is initially for 12 months with a possible extension to two years.
We are looking for a dynamic, high calibre, credible individual to lead the busy EPRR team at Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS). The role will lead in developing response capabilities as part of the Trust's requirement to maintain approved levels of operational readiness and compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and the NHS' Emergency Preparedness Resilience Response (EPRR) Core Standards. The post-holder will work closely with the four local resilience forums and three ICBs across the area. Significant experience in a similar role in a complex environment is essential.
The post holder will also be capable of working under pressure, prioritising to deadlines and multi-tasking. Good motivation, persuasion and planning skills are also essential. Your skills will have been ideally developed in an emergency planning role in a Category 1 or 2 responder organisation.
Although YAS offers opportunities for flexible working, the role will require
regular on-site attendance
at sites across the Trust. The main workplaces will be Trust Headquarters, Wakefield and Manor Mill, Leeds. Regular travel will be required across the Trust and occasionally further afield.
The Senior EPRR Manager is a high-profile role with Trust wide responsibility and will work as part of the EPRR and Special Operations Team, working to achieve its objectives to ensure the Trust meets its statutory duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and NHS England Core standards for EPRR, and to evolving national guidance, supporting the site operations team to manage incidents effectively.
As well as managing the EPRR team the post holder will be responsible for:
- The production, maintenance and review of EPRR plans, policies and guidance including the Major Incident Plan
- Monitor and maintain compliance with the EPRR Core Standards
- Monitoring and managing EPRR risks
- Learning lessons, debriefs, and continuous improvement
- Trust exercise programme. If the successful applicant is a current YAS NILO or commander, they will maintain that role for the period of the secondment. If the successful applicant is external, they will not be required to participate in an on-call rota.
The post requires a high standard of communication, analysis, clear thinking and organisational skills and offers excellent opportunities for career development.
About us
Please see the attached job description for the main responsibilities and person specification for this role.
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