Resilience Officer

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Full-time, 37hrs – 12 Months Fixed Term (Band 6 – pending final job evaluation)

We’re looking for a dynamic and proactive Resilience Officer to join our Planning and Performance team and help enhance NHS Borders’ emergency preparedness and response capabilities.This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate working closely with services to lead and support vital aspects of Emergency Planning and Business Continuity across NHS Borders. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our organisation is ready to meet the challenges of major incidents, emerging threats, and system-wide disruptions - whether through direct planning, training and exercising, or post-incident learning.You will contribute specialist advice on resilience, while collaborating with both internal stakeholders and key external partners such as Scottish Borders Council, Emergency Services, and the Local Resilience Partnership.We are looking for someone with excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills, and the ability to influence and motivate others - especially when it comes to embedding resilience and Business Continuity Planning in day-to-day practice.This post offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in how NHS Borders prepares for and responds to risk.Applicants should be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience, with a solid working knowledge of emergency planning, business continuity, and resilience principles. Experience in delivering training, leading exercises, and working across multi-agency environments is essential.The role will be based at Borders General Hospital, with travel to Community sites and hybrid working as duties permit. NHS Borders encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

If You Would Like An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Callum Cowan – Emergency Planning and Resilience ManagerEmail: Callum.cowan3@nhs.scot

• PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
  

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