Business Continuity Manager

Job summary

The post holder has responsibility for delivering the improvement strategies in the Trust's Business Continuity Management. This is a key function of the Trust as a Category 1 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and the post holder supports the Trusts legal obligations under the act.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the development of the culture and environment in which Business Continuity Management is embedded at all levels to ensure resilience.

The post holder will provide the required assurances to the Head of EPRR (Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response) that the Trust's Business Continuity Management is fit for purpose, legal and has been tested, assessed, inspected and scrutinised.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

• https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
• We reserve the right to close this advert early.
• We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Person specification

Essential

Essential

• Masters Degree (or working towards)

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. the Emergency Planning Society or Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management

Essential

Essential

• Expert knowledge and understanding of the following: - Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and NHS EPRR Core Standards Assurance Process
• Experience of training and delivery of exercises to staff of all levels