Emergency Planning Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small but dynamic Emergency Planning Team where we have a vacancy for an Emergency Planning Officer. Are you a good communicator, well organised, good at multi tasking?

We are a small friendly team, that are integrated into all areas and levels of the Trust by the nature of the role.

EPRR, are based within Trust HQ, however due the role there are often visits to our premises across Dorset's beautiful countryside.

You will be part of the team ensuring that we plan, prepare, respond and recover, meeting our Emergency Planning and Business Continuity requirements, providing support and specialist advice.

You will report direct to the Head of Emergency Planning and build effective professional relationships internally and externally

Main duties of the job

To support the Head of EPRR in carrying out the Trust's Business Continuity, Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) Activities and functions, providing specialist advice, training and exercising.

Support the review and update of Business Continuity and EPRR plans, procedures and On-Call documents. Taking the lead on monthly checks of related resources and documents.

In the absence of the Head of EPRR, to deputise and provide advice, guidance, information and support to the Trust at all levels and attend EPRR related meetings and events.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.