Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, confident and values-led leader to join Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust on a fixed-term basis as maternity cover for our Head of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience & Response (EPRR) and Prevent Lead role. This is a pivotal senior position responsible for ensuring the Trust meets its statutory duties as a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and maintains compliance with NHS England Core Standards for EPRR. During the maternity cover period, you will provide leadership for the Trust's EPRR programme, ensuring the organisation remains prepared to respond to major incidents, critical incidents and disruptive events. You will act as a specialist advisor, leading emergency preparedness, resilience, business continuity, training, exercising and assurance activities across the Trust. You will also undertake the role of Trust Prevent Lead, working closely with safeguarding colleagues and external partners to support the delivery of the Prevent agenda and associated statutory responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
This role will lead the continued development and delivery of the Trust's EPRR portfolio, ensuring the organisation remains prepared to respond effectively to incidents, emergencies and operational pressures while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the Trust's EPRR programme to ensure compliance with statutory duties as a Category 1 Responder and NHS England EPRR Core Standards.
Developing, reviewing and assuring Trust-wide emergency preparedness, major incident and business continuity plans, policies and procedures.
Managing the Trust's Business Continuity Management programme and supporting services to strengthen organisational resilience.
Designing and delivering EPRR training, exercising and assurance programmes, including live and tabletop exercises.
Maintaining incident response readiness, including Incident Coordination Centre (ICC) arrangements and on-call commander competency.
Providing specialist advice and support to senior leaders during major incidents, critical incidents and disruptive events.
Working collaboratively with internal and external partners across the health, emergency planning and resilience community.
Acting as the Trust's Prevent Lead, working with Safeguarding colleagues and external partners to maintain compliance with Prevent requirements and support vulnerable individuals.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
On call supplement will be paid per shift if on call undertaken
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
269-SFT10034
Job locations
Salisbury Foundation NHS Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
