Violence Reduction Officer | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Do you have a proven track record in victim support? Do you have experience in investigating incidents or cases of aggression? Do you want to make a difference to the working environment at UHBW?

We are currently recruiting a Violence Reduction Officer on a permanent basis to support the security team and work closely with the police to investigate crimes committed against UHBW employees.

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.

This role is predominantly desk based with an expectation for site visits and face to face meetings when required.

This role is currently subject to banding.

Your duties will include:

• Collaboratively engage with Policing, Wellbeing and other support mechanisms internal and external to the Trust


• Manage compliance against statutory and NHS standards relating to security investigations and victim support


• Support the delivery of the Care Quality Commission objectives to reduce violence and aggression directed towards UHBW staff, patients and visitors


• Identify and save CCTV and Bodycam footage


• Identify subsequent training requirements for security staff and managers.


• Provide specialist guidance to UHBW managers regarding violence reduction, victim support and investigations.
  
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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.


• A competitive starting salary and unsocial enhancements


• Access to a raft of national and local discount schemes including shopping, holidays and insurance


• An industry leading pension where your employer pays in 20.6% of your annual salary!


• 27+8 days annual leave per year