Job summary
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 have robust plans for Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response, including business continuity, critical incidents, and major incidents. The Trust must also 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 they are regularly tested and reviewed 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, gathering evidence, developing action plans to address non‑compliance, and continuously monitoring to mitigate risks.
The post holder works directly with Clinical Groups using a business partner approach to ensure governance and delivery through EPRR Forums. These forums enhance resilience, build capability, increase knowledge and awareness, and promote 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 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, including 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. We deliver care to over 1 million patients and users each year through 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our workforce of over 30 000 is central to our success and innovation. You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions, working collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical teams to drive improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing and service efficiency.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas and expertise are valued. You will have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success. Join us to shape the future of our Trust and make a real difference.
Details
Date posted
09 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
349‑COR‑7837889‑RL4
Job locations
ORC – EPRR Office, Cobbett Lodge, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
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. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
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Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)
* 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. Or Postgraduate Qualification in EPRR / Emergency Planning, with a minimum of 12 months full‑time equivalent experience.
Person Specification – Qualifications (Desirable)
* Professional courses related to EPRR such as Business Continuity Certification, Emergo Senior Instructor Course, Teaching Qualification, Loggist Train the Trainer, Project Management Qualification or Risk Management Qualification.
Person Specification – Experience (Essential)
* 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 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 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.
Employer details – Name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer details – Address
ORC – EPRR Office, Cobbett Lodge, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
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