NBCP OOW3

Primary Purpose

• To provide a 24-hour military presence at the Queen Street Gate (QSG) and be responsible to the BWO/1L during the working day and the NBDO during OOH periods.
• The OOW responsibilities are Wide-Ranging but centre primarily on N1 and emergency incidents affecting the Portsmouth Naval Base. In Order to achieve this Primary Purpose, the principle tasks are to be adhered to.

Superiors

• The HMNB (P) Officer of the Watch is accountable to:
• HMNB (P) 1st Lieutenant / Base Warrant Officer during normal working hours.
• HMNB (P) Naval Base Duty Officer out of normal working hours.

Authority

• In order for the Officer of the Watch to conduct their duties swiftly and efficiently they are authorised to liaise directly with:

• JCCC
• RNRM Welfare
• All military departments
• JPAC & SPOC
• CivPol
• MDP/MGS
• MOD Operator
• All NB Duty personnel inc Fleet Duty Press Officer
• All ships Afloat
• Sodexho/BAE

Principle Tasks

• The principle tasks of the Officer of the Watch are to:
• Carry out initial response to alarms e.g. Fire and Armoury as laid down in SoPs.
• Record and take appropriate action for incoming messages or incidents. This includes signposting to key supporting personnel around the Naval Base.
• The OOW is to initiate the call out of the duty personnel as necessary to deal with a specific incident and should not hesitate to seek assistance if required.
• The provision of to cover for RNRM Welfare out-of-hours in accordance with RNRM Direction.
• Supervision of U18 personnel to ensure they adhere to leave regulations and other mandatory obligations set for them.
• Supervision of personnel proceeding to and returning from ashore to ensure appropriate behaviour, dress and overall bearing. Special attention is to be given to personnel who may warrant support under the Out of Hours (OOH) Supervision. In this situation the NBDO is to be contacted to authorise the OOH Supervision team support.
• Comprehensive, accurate and timely completion of the written and online Daily Occurrence Book ensuring the NBDO (BWO/1L during working hours) is informed of any significant incident or where additional support or advice is required.
• Manage safe custody and issue of important keys. Signatories are to be validated against ‘authorised to sign out’ lists on production of valid ID Card.
• Engage with MGS to open the QSG to facilitate transit of emergency services and key personnel from emergency situations. Authority to open the gate resides with the BWO/1L during working hours and the OOW out of hours.
• To conduct online security checks via JPA, report lost and stolen ID cards and complete all relevant checks as required by the security team.
• Report faults and issues which reduce the appearance and operation of the QSG area to the Sodexho Helpdesk.
•  Hold and activate the Op Bridge plan and telephone cascade the callout list.
• Manage collection and return of hire vehicles.
• To act as the DO to the OOW (A) of the same watch.
• To maintain 24hr security of the gym in HMS Nelson and Sail loft with the use of CCTV cameras.
• To support all ships and Submarines alongside and at sea with any support or guidance required.
• To have authority over all personnel within PNB jurisdiction in the execution of their duties until relieved by the NBDO or DCO out of hours.
• Whilst conducting their duty, the OOW is to ensure strict enforcement of Military standard and bearings of all military personnel who transit through HMS Nelson ensuring that the Naval Ethos and C2DRIL is adhered too.

Secondary Tasks

• The secondary tasks of the Officer of the Watch are to:
• Support ceremonial requirements as directed by the Command. Use of the OOW will only be in exceptional circumstances as their primary position must be the OOW office to be ready to react to incidents and issues at immediate notice.
• Support the divisional system in dealing with personnel under punishment through prior arrangement and agreement only. Risk assessments are the responsibility of the initiating Organisation. Due to OOW watch rotation all potential MAA action is to be sent via the Service Person (SP) chain of command for action.
• Support the RN Police (MDP out of RNP Hours of work) in recording or taking the custody of lost property in their absence.

Great importance is attached to the completion of the OOW duties, particularly out of working hours. The OOW provides the first point of contact with outside agencies and is the initial response to emergencies. The safety and security of the establishment and image portrayed by personnel in HMS Nelson often lays in their hands. Leadership, initiative and a good knowledge of all laid down procedures are all essential to success.

Must be an OR7 of WEAPONS ENGINEER (S) specialisation. 

OR8 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and normally wear the rank of OR7.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

The start date is the anticipated one however, applicants should be aware a number of factors will potentially impact on this including the completion of pre-employment checks, medical category confirmation and the award of a Security Clearance. The start date could therefore be adjusted as appropriate – earlier for a fully qualified person with their and the employers agreement, or later if approvals cannot be immediately completed.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL NORMALLY BE 24 MONTHS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

The start date will be ASAP

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Part Time Volunteer Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC. Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out will be re-instated in the RFR to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank/rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply.

Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold a rank/rate one or more above the advertised rank/rate or hold a rank/rate one below the advertised rank/rate.  

• Applicants one rate below may be interviewed at the discretion of the FTRS Cell/Line Manager and may be employed in the acting higher rate (excluding the advertised rate of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified, meet current promotion regulations in all respects and are selected to do so. Otherwise, they will be given the opportunity to carry out the role in their substantive rank/rate; the payment of Substitution Pay (SUPA) may be considered by the employer.
• Applicants of a higher rank/rate prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank/rate than their current or former substantive rank will wear uniform, and be paid, at the Upper Rank/Rate’ level appropriate to that of the position on JPA. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Ex-Regular Reserves of an equivalent rank from the Army or Royal Air Force are required to join the Maritime Reserves (RNR/RMR) before being eligible to apply.

Medical/Dental

Applicants must also be medically fit, and meet the minimum medical category required for the level of commitment, to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake.

• A medical form to confirm MedCat and suitability to be employed is required to be returned within 2 weeks of commencing the role, or the commitment may be revoked.

Personnel who have been discharged via the RN Medical Board of Survey (MOBS) or the RN Medical Employability Board (MEB), do not have a RFR liability and are therefore unable to be considered for any FTRS/ADC/VERR role.

Only personnel on FTRS(FC) commitments will be entitled to the full range of Service Medical and Dental support. Those on lower levels will be entitled to emergency medical support whilst on duty.

Pension Issues. 

Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Reserves/Re-employment Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking FTRS service has on their pension, EDP, Resettlement Grant or Terminal Benefits.

Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant. Other organisations such as the Armed Forces Pension Society or the White Ensign Association may also be able to offer advice, but it is stressed that only DBS can provide an authoritative answer.

Transition between TCoS. 

Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Naval Core Training (NCT), Individual Training Requirement (IRT) and Defence Mandated Training (DMT)

 Personnel on FTRS commitments are required to maintain currency in NCT, IRT and MDT in alignment with the rest of the RN/RM. The successful applicant will be expected to complete all modules and have them recorded on JPA within 2 months of commencing employment. This is an employer’s responsibility to monitor. 

• RNFT

Personnel on FTRS Limited/Home/ADC/VERRs commitments are exempt the RNFT, unless they are a member of the RNR/RMR who should remain in date.

 Annual Salary and Leave. 

Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the Armed Forces annually, and as governed by JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760. Note, you are not able to carry forward leave from a Regular commission/engagement when commencing an FTRS Commitment or from one FTRS Commitment role to another FTRS Commitment role.

Allowances.

Entitlement to allowances is in accordance with JSP 754 however the following should be noted:

Get you Home (Travel)                  Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

Home Duty Travel                          Only paid to qualifying personnel on FTRS(FC)

Accommodation.

Personnel serving on FTRS(FC) TCoS are entitled to Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Service Families Accommodation (SFA) as per Regular entitlements. 

Personnel serving on FTRS(LC/HC)/ADC TCoS are only eligible to occupy surplus Single Living Accommodation (SLA), at non-entitled rates.

Personnel serving on VeRR TCoS are not entitled to service accommodation.

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