Body Worn Video Manager

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Body Worn Video Manager to oversee the management of body worn video systems across the Trust. This role requires strategic thinking and flexibility with frequent travel. The ideal candidate must have experience in project management and implementing body worn video systems in large organizations. Benefits include a 37.5-hour work week, 27 days of holiday, and various perks including a car leasing scheme and free parking.

Benefits

Car leasing scheme

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff networks

Discounts from various organizations

Qualifications

• Experience in management of body worn video within a large organisation.
• Experience of violence prevention and reduction initiatives.
• Experience of building communication links with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the provision of body worn video across the Trust.
• Provide guidance to Trust managers and staff on BWV issues.
• Lead the rollout and development of BWV systems.
• Adapt services to national mandates and maintain reporting routines.

Skills

Management of body worn video

Implementation of BWV systems

Communication skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Foundation or higher certificate in data protection

Job description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Body Worn Video Manager.

The Trust has an exciting opportunity for the role of Body Worn Video Manager, following a substantial investment in the safety of our people through the use of body worn video.

Reporting to the Crime & Violence Reduction Manager, the post holder will oversee all aspects of body worn video throughout the Trust, ensuring our colleagues have access to BWV and 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, requiring a strategic thinker with passion and enthusiasm for keeping our people safe.

The post holder will have a frequent requirement for Trust-wide travel and flexibility in working hours, including working bank holidays and occasional weekend working.

Main duties of the job

Manage the timely, efficient, and effective management of body worn video provision on behalf of the Trust.

Provide policy, standard operating procedures, guidance, and assistance to Trust managers, staff, volunteers, and external agencies on issues relating to BWV.

Ensure the service adapts to national mandates, maintaining robust administration and reporting routines, and support the provision of reliable data to monitor the functions of the service.

Lead on the rollout, development, and 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.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience, a current full driving licence, and a foundation or higher certificate in data protection.

• Experience in the management of body worn video within a large organisation
• Implementation and support of body worn video systems
• Experience in the management of body worn video within the NHS, ambulance service, or other large organisation
• Experience of successfully managing at least one project
• Experience of violence prevention and reduction initiatives within a large organisation
• Experience of building communication links and developing effective working relationships across boundaries with external partner organisations and stakeholders in connection with violence reduction
• Experience in completing complex risk assessments

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We offer a range of benefits, including a standard working week of 37.5 hours, holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working, and 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