Overview
In this role you will advance national-capability interoperability and safety-critical documentation within the NHS resilience framework. You will work with cross-agency stakeholders to standardize risk assessments, emergency plans, and safe systems of work, driving readiness across national incidents. Your leadership will support training, audits, and high-stakes decision-making during emergencies, including acting as Tactical Commander when required. The position is based at the Fire Service College with national reach, offering autonomy and opportunities to shape national preparedness and response.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain safety-critical docs: SOPs, risk assessments, rescue plans
- Draft emergency plans, service continuity docs, and national service specifications
- Manage sensitive correspondence and national data systems
- Produce detailed reports, populate risk registers, prepare technical briefings
- Lead documentation for national meetings and programme boards
- Provide expert NHS/multi-agency advice; communicate sensitive information
- Chair national meetings and incident debriefs; act as Tactical Commander during incidents
- Plan and deliver projects up to £200,000; manage risks, audits, and national events
- Analyze NHS performance data and clinical outcomes to inform decisions
- Coordinate national events and conferences; deliver presentations to diverse stakeholders
Key requirements
- Qualified and registered NHS clinician
- Full UK Driving Licence (with C1 & D1 or equivalent)
- Experience delivering Paramedic standard care in high-risk environments
- Experience of risk management and emergency planning in operational settings
- Experience of working with safety-critical systems
- Understanding of safety-critical systems and safe systems of work
- Knowledge of Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and their applications
- Demonstrable planning, organizational, and project management skills
- excellent communication
- analytical thinking
- project management
- safety-critical systems
- risk assessment
- emergency planning
Capabilities Officer employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
