Job overview

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH) have an exciting and permanent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Operational Emergency Planning Team. This role is based on site at the ROH in Birmingham; the role is available to non-clinical candidates. 
As a pivotal member of the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Team, the post holder will support the delivery and day-to-day management of the Trust’s EPRR Agenda. 
The postholder will be required to act autonomously in interpretation of Policy and Strategy and to set the goals and standards to be achieved by the Trust, in ensuring the Trust is adequately prepared in these areas and is able to interpret National standards and guidance; ensuring Trust compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, NHS England’s EPRR 
Framework, NHS Core Standards for EPRR and other NHS and non-NHS legislation and guidance surrounding EPRR delivery.  
There will be a requirement to work collaboratively with internal and external partners including, but not restricted to, the Integrated Care Board (ICB), UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the Local Authority, Emergency Services, NHS England, partner and neighbouring 
organisations. 

Main duties of the job

• Manage and ensure compliance against the EPRR Work Programme. 

• Ensure compliance against legislation and guidance relevant to EPRR delivery. 

• Responsible for the annual NHS Core Standards for EPRR Assurance self-assessment to demonstrate compliance with statutory requirements, and an annual presentation to the ICB and NHS England Regional Team. Where compliance is not achieved, oversee the production of plans and processes to address any highlighted vulnerabilities. 

• Responsible for the preparation of the annual ROH EPRR Board Report. 

• Provide expert advice, information and support to Executive Directors, Committees and other staff on matters relating to Emergency Planning and ensure the Trust is kept informed of related national and regional strategic issues. 

• Responsible for the EPRR Policy, Business Continuity Plan and Policy, Incident Response Plan, and subsequent response plans for specific incident types ie Evacuation and Shelter, Adverse Weather, Communications etc. 

Working for our organisation

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.