National Capabilities Lead, Emergency Preparedness

London Ambulance; Moreton-in-Marsh; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

London Ambulance Service is seeking a Capabilities Officer to maintain safety-critical documentation, risk assessments, and rescue plans at a national level. You will lead on emergency planning, service specifications, and national data systems, coordinating with NHS England and regulators.

You will provide expert advice to multi-agency partners, chair meetings, and act as Tactical Commander during national incidents, with remote-working flexibility and national travel.

Qualifications

• Educated UK academic level 5 or equivalent professional experience.
• Qualified and registered NHS clinician.
• Diploma in Health Emergency Planning or Major Incident Management.
• Health and safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent).
• Qualified NHS commander (tactical level).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety-critical documentation including SOPs, risk assessments and rescue plans.
• Draft emergency plans and service continuity documents and national service specifications.
• Lead on national meetings, programme boards and circulation of documentation.
• Provide expert advice to NHS and multi-agency stakeholders and chair national meetings and incident debriefs.

Skills

Safety critical systems

Planning & organisation

Project management

Education

UK academic level 5 or equivalent

Qualified NHS clinician

Diploma in Health Emergency Planning or Major Incident Management

Health and safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Qualified NHS commander (tactical level)

Job description

London Ambulance Service is seeking a Capabilities Officer to maintain safety-critical documentation, risk assessments, and rescue plans at a national level. You will lead on emergency planning, service specifications, and national data systems, coordinating with NHS England and regulators.

You will provide expert advice to multi-agency partners, chair meetings, and act as Tactical Commander during national incidents, with remote-working flexibility and national travel.