Emergency Planning and Resilience Officer Medway ICS

Vacancy

A Vacancy at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System (ICS).

An exciting opportunity has arisen to welcome applications from an individual with a strong foundation in Emergency Preparedness Resilience & Response (EPRR) to join the EPRR team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

• Working within the EPRR team on designing and delivering specialist EPRR training and advice.
• Utilise research to deliver on new and changing approaches in delivery of training.
• Support, or in certain circumstances, take the lead on key projects, including handling sensitive and/or contentious information in line with Trust policies.
• Ensure that the Trust remains in a continued state of preparedness, enabling response to any incident, both unscheduled or planned.
• Offer expert advice, guidance, information and support to Trust staff on all matters relating to the EPRR function and Business Continuity.
• Support delivery of a wide range of training to all levels of professionals within the Trust.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

We are a flexible‑working friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• Additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Once your pre‑employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. The role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

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