The Head of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response leads the Trust’s arrangements for preventing, preparing for and responding to emergencies, major incidents, business disruption and critical service failures. Requirements typically include substantial experience in NHS or public-sector emergency planning, business continuity, incident management and organisational resilience, together with knowledge of relevant UK legislation and national NHS standards. The successful candidate should hold, or be willing to obtain, appropriate emergency planning or resilience qualifications. Strong leadership, communication, risk-management, training and partnership-working skills are essential. The role requires confidence advising senior leaders, coordinating multi-agency responses, maintaining effective plans and exercises, and remaining calm and decisive during high-pressure situations.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability and related services across a large area of North Yorkshire, Durham and Teesside. The Trust supports children, young people, adults and older people through hospitals, community teams, specialist clinics and other care settings. Its work includes mental health treatment, learning disability services, psychological therapies, crisis support and services for people with complex needs. As an NHS foundation trust, it operates as part of the publicly funded National Health Service and works closely with local authorities, primary care, emergency services and voluntary organisations. The Trust employs a broad range of clinical, operational and corporate professionals. A senior emergency preparedness role would help protect patients, staff and essential services by strengthening continuity planning, incident response, risk controls, training and cooperation across the organisation and with external partners.
The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in healthcare, technology, engineering, education, finance and public services, with NHS roles available across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Life ranges from busy multicultural cities to quieter coastal and rural communities. The culture is generally diverse and informal, with respect for privacy, punctuality and professional standards. Public transport is widely available, though rural areas may require a car. Employees receive statutory workplace protections and access to NHS healthcare, subject to eligibility and residency rules. Overseas professionals normally need a suitable work visa, commonly the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker route, and must meet sponsorship, salary and English-language requirements. Check current Home Office rules and whether the employer offers sponsorship before relocating. Housing and childcare costs vary considerably, with London and parts of southern England generally most expensive.
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