Senior Capabilities Officer, Emergency Readiness

London Ambulance Service Nhs Trust; Moreton-in-Marsh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capabilities Officer role at London Ambulance Service NHS Trust drives safety-critical documentation, risk assessments and national emergency plans. Based at the Fire Service College with flexible remote options, you will lead on national standards, audits, and multi-agency liaison, deputising for the Capabilities Manager when required.

You must be a registered NHS clinician, with high-risk environment experience, and be willing to obtain SC-level security clearance; national travel is

Qualifications

• Educated UK academic level 5 or equivalent professional experience
• Qualified and registered NHS clinician
• Full UK Driving Licence (with C1 & D1 or equivalent)
• 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, service continuity documents, and national service specifications.
• Lead on the creation and circulation of documentation for national meetings and programme boards.
• Provide expert advice to NHS and multi-agency stakeholders and chair national meetings.

Skills

Paramedic experience

Risk management

Project management

Safety critical systems

Communication

Education

Qualified NHS clinician

UK academic level 5 or equivalent

Job description

The Capabilities Officer role at London Ambulance Service NHS Trust drives safety-critical documentation, risk assessments and national emergency plans. Based at the Fire Service College with flexible remote options, you will lead on national standards, audits, and multi-agency liaison, deputising for the Capabilities Manager when required.

You must be a registered NHS clinician, with high-risk environment experience, and be willing to obtain SC-level security clearance; national travel is