EPRR Consultant

We are thrilled to announce a full-time position for an Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Specialist at Leicestershire Partnership Trust (LPT). This role is integral to our Safety and EPRR Team.

At LPT, we are dedicated to advancing the field of EPRR and seek a motivated, experienced, and adaptable professional who can effectively contribute to our strategic objectives. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging with senior leadership, including Directors and non-executive Directors. If you possess these qualities, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Your primary responsibilities will include leading the formulation and execution of the EPRR annual work plan, ensuring alignment with NHS England's Core Standards for EPRR. You will play a crucial role in reviewing and enhancing existing plans, conducting EPRR training and exercises, and guiding the response to emerging challenges or crises.

Collaboration with multi-agency partners across the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland health sectors, as well as the Local Resilience Forum, will be vital in managing emergency planning frameworks and complex response protocols. You will also provide assurance to our Accountable Emergency Officer (AEO) and the Trust board regarding EPRR compliance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee the coordination of emergency and business continuity plans, ensuring compliance with national, regional, and local regulations, as well as legal obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act and EPRR Framework.
• Serve as the primary contact for emergency preparedness within the organization, offering advice, training, and support while participating in system emergency planning discussions.
• Maintain current policies, plans, and guidelines, manage reporting requirements, and disseminate critical information throughout the organization.
• Ensure adherence to the NHS England (NHSE) Framework for EPRR, confirming that all core standards are met satisfactorily.
• Manage the Operations hub in accordance with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) System Co-ordination Centre (SCC) policy, coordinating incoming communications and relaying them to relevant departments and senior leaders.
• Hold responsibility for effective and efficient responses during major incidents.

About Us:

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) offers a diverse range of community health, mental health, and learning disability services to individuals of all ages. Our dedicated team of over 6,500 staff operates across more than 100 locations, serving over 1 million residents in the Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland areas.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community and actively promote equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. We encourage applications from all segments of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

For more information about our benefits and leadership behaviors, please refer to the supporting documents provided in the application materials.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements in line with our policy.

All positions require the right to work in the UK, and any necessary DBS disclosure costs will be the responsibility of the individual, deducted from salary upon commencement.

Preference for interview will be given to applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet the essential criteria.