Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Practitioner

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Practitioner to ensure compliance with EPRR guidelines and manage emergency preparedness plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be organised and proactive. This role involves coordinating training, supporting incident response, and conducting risk assessments. Candidates should be calm under pressure and adaptable to changing circumstances. The position requires regular travel across sites.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to engage confidently with colleagues and external partners.
• Capable of making sound decisions in fast-moving situations.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans and policies.
• Coordinate training and exercises for staff to build resilience.
• Support incident response by providing expert advice.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to the Trust’s risk register.
• Liaise with partners to ensure a coordinated approach to emergency planning.
• Monitor compliance with EPRR standards.
• Maintain records and produce reports as required.
• Support both strategic and operational aspects of EPRR.

Skills

Organised and proactive

Strong communication skills

Calm under pressure

Adaptable and resourceful

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. Are you passionate about making a real difference in healthcare? University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a dedicated Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Practitioner to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will help ensure our Trust is ready to respond effectively to emergencies, protect our patients and staff, and maintain essential services during challenging times.

We are looking for an individual who is?

• Organised and proactive, with excellent attention to detail.
• A strong communicator, able to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels and external partners.
• Calm under pressure, able to make sound decisions in fast-moving situations.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a commitment to continuous improvement

Interview Date: 20 November 2025

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain emergency preparedness plans, policies, and procedures in line with NHS England and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver training and exercises for staff across all departments to build resilience and awareness.
• Support incident response by providing expert advice and operational support during emergencies, major incidents, and business continuity events.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to the Trust’s risk register, ensuring potential threats are identified and mitigated.
• Liaise with internal and external partners, including local authorities, emergency services, and other NHS organisations, to ensure a coordinated approach to emergency planning.
• Monitor compliance with EPRR standards and contribute to audits, reviews, and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports for senior management and regulatory bodies as required.
• The post holder will support the Head of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience & Response (EPRR), providing administrative support; managing debrief processes; designing, developing, and delivering specialised EPRR training and advice. The post holder will support both strategic and operational aspects of EPRR within the Trust and across the UHD footprint.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of business continuity and incident response plans; support the annual EPRR core standards assurance process; and coordinate/deliver EPRR exercises and staff training.
• Undertake emergency preparedness and business continuity tasks as delegated by the Head of EPRR, including responding to emergencies and service disruptions. Regular travel across all UHD sites is required to effectively manage and respond to EPRR needs across the organisation.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

The post holder will support the Head of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience & Response (EPRR), tasked with providing administrative support; managing debrief processes; designing, developing, and delivering specialised EPRR training and advice. The post holder will support both strategic and operational aspects of EPRR within the Trust and across the UHD footprint.

The role is crucial in ensuring compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and NHS England EPRR guidelines, fulfilling the Trust’s role as a Category 1 responder. Responsibilities include managing the administration of the UHD EPRR function; contributing to the development and implementation of business continuity and incident response plans; supporting the annual EPRR core standards assurance process; and coordinating / delivering EPRR exercises and staff training.

Regular travel across all UHD sites is required to effectively manage and respond to EPRR needs across the organisation.

This advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 2025