Body Worn Video Manager (INTERNAL ONLY)
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Job summary
The Trust has an exciting opportunity for the role of Body Worn Video Manager.
Following the substantial investment in the safety of our people, through the use of body worn video, a vacancy has arisen to manage the BWV portfolio within the Trust.
Reporting to the Crime & Violence Reduction Manager, the post holder will oversee all aspects of body worn video throughout the Trust, from ensuring our colleagues have access to BWV, to advising senior leaders on the use and governance of the technology.
This is a challenging and demanding role with no two days being the same. The postholder will be a strategic thinker with passion and enthusiasm for keeping our people safe.
The postholder will have a frequent requirement for Trust-wide travel. There will be a requirement for flexibility in working hours, including working bank holidays and occasional weekend wording depending on the requirements and demands of the role.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to lead safety within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible to the Crime & Violence Reduction Manager (SRO for body worn video) for the timely, efficient, and effective management of body worn video (BWV) provision on behalf of the Trust.
Provides policy, standard operating procedures, guidance and assistance to Trust managers, staff, volunteers, and external agencies on issues relating to BWV.
Responsibility to ensure that the service adapts to national mandates, maintaining robust administration and reporting routines. Support the provision of reliable data to monitor the functions of the service. Ensure compliance with NHS England requirements of the project.
Lead on the rollout, development, implementation of all BWV systems within the Trust.
Work as part of a wider Crime & Violence Reduction team to ensure recognised added value of this function to the organisation.
Be the Trust lead on Body Worn Video systems and Digital Evidence Management Systems (DEMS).
Support the Crime & Violence Reduction Team across a full spectrum of requirement as defined by NHS England relating to the use of BWV in violence reduction. Produce reports for and present to key committees and groups.
Coordinate incident reporting and analysis with regards to the wearing of BWV and activations.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff networks
- Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Details
Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number
202-7305081
Job locations
Trustwide - Based at local ambulance station
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide - Based at local ambulance station
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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