Band 8a Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Manager

Applications are invited for the post of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Manager at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.

We are seeking an individual who will act as the expert for all EPRR matters within the Trust, serving as a conduit for guidance and information while promoting and embedding a positive culture of EPRR across the organisation.

The postholder will be responsible for the safe, efficient, effective, and coordinated delivery of the Trust’s Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response function. This includes ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, CQC standards, NHS EPRR national contract standards, and local non-statutory guidance, including business continuity and resilience preparedness.

The role will require travel across all AWP sites and may involve supporting the On-Call function during emergency situations.

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the key requirements outlined in the person specification.