Trainee EPRR Officer | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in Manchester is seeking a Trainee EPRR Officer to support emergency preparedness and response initiatives. This role involves providing critical support for statutory obligations and ensuring the organization is ready for emergencies. Candidates will benefit from comprehensive training, with opportunities to advance to Band 6 upon qualification. The position offers a dynamic work environment with a strong focus on employee development and wellbeing.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

fuelGenie Fuel Cards

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
• Ability to support emergency preparedness activities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Trust in fulfilling statutory obligations.
• Help ensure robust emergency preparedness plans.
• Support EPRR head with compliance to relevant legislation.

Skills

Emergency Preparedness

Resilience

Response Planning

Education

Qualification in Resilience and Emergency Management

Tools

NHS EPRR Framework

Job description

Overview

Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) is a core function of the NHS and a statutory requirement of the Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004. Responding to emergencies is a key requirement within the NHS Act (2006). The role of NHS England in EPRR relates to potentially disruptive threats outlined in the National Security Risk Assessment and leading the NHS response, as required, during emergency situations. These are wide ranging and may be anything from extreme weather conditions to infectious disease outbreaks, a major transport accident or a terrorist incident.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee EPRR Officer in the EPRR Team. The post holder will form a dynamic team and be key in delivering the work programme and ensuring the Organisation is prepared for and can respond to emergencies.

It is a Trainee position starting at Band 5 and moving to Band 6 on successful completion of a qualification in Resilience and Emergency professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Trust in fulfilling the requirements of its statutory obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA).
• Help ensure the Trust has robust plans for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response, including business continuity, and arrangements for major incidents.
• Support the Trust to meet the core standards for EPRR as set out in the NHS England EPRR Framework.
• Support the head of EPRR with the EPRR work programme and ensure the Trust complies with relevant legislation and frameworks.

About the Employer

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff, delivering services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world’s most innovative places to live and work, with a vibrant city life and a supportive community. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025