Capabilities Officer

Capabilities Officer Overview

This position is a national-level role responsible for the development and maintenance of interoperable capabilities such as HART, MTA, CBRN, Mass Casualties, and Command & Control. The Capabilities Officer will lead the creation and maintenance of national safe systems of work, risk assessments, emergency plans, and technical documentation. The role involves supporting training delivery, coordinating equipment, and monitoring readiness, requiring frequent engagement with various stakeholders including NHS England and emergency services.

The officer will serve as a subject matter expert, providing advice, conducting audits, and managing sensitive information, particularly during national emergencies. Additionally, they will deputize for the Capabilities Manager, manage staff, and contribute to national projects and events. This role demands excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills, and requires the candidate to be a registered NHS clinician with experience in high-risk environments. The successful applicant must also hold or be willing to obtain SC-level security clearance.

Main Duties

• Develop and maintain safety-critical documentation, including standard operating procedures and risk assessments.
• Draft emergency plans and service continuity documents, managing sensitive correspondence and operating national data systems.
• Produce detailed reports and populate risk registers.
• Chair national meetings and incident debriefs, often dealing with sensitive content.
• Act as a Tactical Commander during national incidents and create presentations for a variety of stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver projects with budgets up to £200,000, managing associated risks and conducting audits.
• Analyze NHS performance data and clinical outcomes to inform decision-making.

About Us

The NHS Resilience Emergency Capabilities Unit (ECU) aims to support patient care and improve clinical outcomes in challenging environments across England. The unit assists NHS Trusts and partner agencies in responding to major incidents as outlined in the UK’s National Risk Register. The NHS ECU serves as the national center of excellence for emergency preparedness, resilience, and response across England’s ambulance services, hosted by the London Ambulance Service and commissioned by NHS England.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a qualified and registered NHS clinician with a UK academic level 5 or equivalent professional experience.
• Possess a full UK Driving Licence (with C1 & D1 or equivalent).
• Practical experience in delivering Paramedic standard care in high-risk environments.
• Experience in risk management and emergency planning within an operational context.
• Familiarity with safety-critical systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Willingness to obtain SC-level security clearance.

For further information and to apply, please visit the NHS Jobs website.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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