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The aim of the Workforce Opportunities and Development in NHS EPRR (WONDER) research project is to identify, through surveying the National Health Service (NHS) Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) professionals, the future needs to further professionalise and develop the expert area of EPRR.
This research is being conducted by the Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management (ICPEM), supported by a steering group from three NHS England regional EPRR teams.
Our Objectives
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Identify the investment in EPRR expertise at sector and organisational level.
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Examine the opportunities for professional development, promotion and progression within the sector.
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Understand the aspirations of EPRR workforce in relation to professional development and progression.
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Identify knowledge and skill domains where development programmes could have positive impact.
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Explore the changing dynamics of EPRR professionals work focus, including post-COVID impacts.
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Provide recommendations to NHS England on future options for development of the EPRR profession.
Principal Investigator
Alexander Thompson
Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management
Research Steering Group
Dr Chloe Sellwood, NHS England (London)
Abbie Cartmell, NHS England (London)
Fidelix Datson, NHS England (East of England)
Paul Kerr, NHS England (East of England)
Andy Wapling, NHS England (South East)
Our Aim
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