Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
EPRR Officer
The closing date is 23 March 2026
The post holder will support the EPRR Manager to ensure MFT meets its statutory obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA). The Trust is designated as a Category 1 responder with key emergency response duties. Under the Act, the Trust is required to ensure it has robust plans for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR), including business continuity, critical incidents, and major incidents. Additionally, the Trust must meet the core standards for EPRR as set out in the NHS England EPRR Framework.
The role supports the EPRR Manager in the production of Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), ensuring these are regularly tested and reviewed as required to support the Trust's compliance with ISO 22301 standards.
It also involves assisting the EPRR Manager in undertaking the annual self‑assessment against the EPRR Core Standards, including gathering evidence, developing action plans to address areas of non‑compliance, and continuously monitoring to mitigate risks or areas of non‑compliance.
The post holder is responsible for working directly with Clinical Groups using a business partner approach to ensure governance and delivery through EPRR Forums. These forums are essential in enhancing resilience, building capability, increasing knowledge and awareness, and promoting the profile of EPRR across the Trust and Clinical Groups.
Main duties of the job
The EPRR Officer supports the EPRR Manager in ensuring the Trust meets its statutory duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and the NHS England EPRR Framework, while maintaining strong organisational preparedness and resilience. The role contributes to the development, implementation and regular review of emergency response arrangements to ensure the Trust can respond effectively to major incidents and operational disruptions.
A core focus of the role is business continuity management. The post holder works with Clinical Groups and corporate services to ensure robust business continuity plans are developed, maintained and regularly reviewed. This includes supporting business impact analyses, identifying critical functions, recovery time objectives and key dependencies such as workforce, digital systems, estates and suppliers. The role provides advice on risk mitigation and continuity strategies, ensuring plans are practical and aligned to national standards.
The EPRR Officer supports testing and exercising of plans, monitors compliance, contributes to assurance reporting and supports incident response and debrief processes, promoting continuous improvement and safeguarding service continuity and patient safety.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – what better place to shape and develop your leadership career. We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation. You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust. MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success. Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Qualifications
* Degree or Masters, with a minimum of 3 years full time equivalent experience as an EPRR Officer or similar role, preferably in an NHS setting. Or RSPH level 4 Diploma in Health Emergency Preparedness, Resilience, and Response. With a minimum of 12 months full time equivalent experience as an EPRR Officer or similar role, preferably in an NHS setting. Or Postgraduate Qualification in EPRR / Emergency Planning. With a minimum of 12 months full time equivalent experience as an EPRR Officer or similar role, preferably in an NHS setting.
* Professional courses related to EPRR i.e. Business Continuity Certification, Emergo Senior Instructor Course, Teaching Qualification, Loggist Train the Trainer, Project management Qualification, Risk Management Qualification
Experience
* Demonstrate a level of experience in Business Continuity and meeting ISO 22301 standards
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and current guidance related to EPRR within an NHS setting, including the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, NHS England EPRR Framework, and Core Standards
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and current guidance related to EPRR in an NHS setting and how quality is measured
* Up to date knowledge of major critical and business continuity incidents. Knowledge of legislation governing CBRN and Cyber incidents.
* Experience of creating, delivering and managing exercises to test plans with services and senior leadership
* Knowledge of command and control structures and experience of training commanders and supporting new and experienced staff to the role.
* Knowledge of NHS procedures and structures in an acute setting
* Experience of chairing and leading meetings, preparing reports, minutes, agendas and terms of reference etc.
Address
ORC
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
349-COR-7837889-RL4
Job locations
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