Job summary
The purpose of the violence reduction officer role is to contribute significantly to creating a safer environment within UHBW with their efforts focused on the prevention, support, and advocacy for colleagues impacted by violence.
They are to ensure that all investigations into incidents of violence are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner and to work in partnership with the police to aid investigation into crimes committed against UHBW employees. This will include sensitive and emotive topics including crimes against the person.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a skilled person with a proven track record in victim support and excellent communication skills both written and verbal to provide competent professional advice to all levels of management and employees within the Trust to assist with legislative compliance and support regarding internal sanctions. The successful candidate will also thoroughly investigate incidents of violence & aggression to identify root causes and share learning.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in victim support
- Managing incidents / cases of violence & aggression
- Development and delivery of training programmes
- Undertaking audits and inspection programmes
- Investigating significant incidents
- Completing complex risk assessments
- Reviewing and developing policies and procedures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to produce high quality reports
- Comfortable both giving and receiving direction
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and balance competing priorities
- Ability to motivate staff
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Able to interact with the public appropriately and patiently and to have an awareness and respect of cultural diversity
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Level 3 health and safety qualification i.e., NEBOSH General Certificate
- Qualified and accredited NHS Case Management Training
- Violence & Aggression Training qualification i.e., General Services Association (GSA)
- Member of recognised professional body, i.e., IOSH, IIRSM
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in victim support
- Managing incidents / cases of violence & aggression
- Development and delivery of training programmes
- Undertaking audits and inspection programmes
- Investigating significant incidents
- Completing complex risk assessments
- Reviewing and developing policies and procedures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to produce high quality reports
- Comfortable both giving and receiving direction
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and balance competing priorities
- Ability to motivate staff
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Able to interact with the public appropriately and patiently and to have an awareness and respect of cultural diversity
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Level 3 health and safety qualification i.e., NEBOSH General Certificate
- Qualified and accredited NHS Case Management Training
- Violence & Aggression Training qualification i.e., General Services Association (GSA)
- Member of recognised professional body, i.e., IOSH, IIRSM
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Education and Research Centre
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8AE
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
