Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) is a core function of the NHS and is 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 an 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 Trainee position starting at Band 5 and moving to Band 6 on successful completion of a qualification in Resilience and Emergency professionals.
To provide support to the Trust in fulfilling the requirements of its statutory obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA). Under the act the Trust is to ensure it has robust plans for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response, including business continuity, critical and major incidents. Additionally, the Trust must meet the core standards for EPRR as set out in the NHS England EPRR Framework.
The post holder will support the head of EPRR with the EPRR work programme, ensuring the trust complies with all relevant legislation and frameworks.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver 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, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
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.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff 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