Violence Prevention and Reduction Manager

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Caerleon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in the UK is seeking a Violence Prevention & Reduction Manager to enhance workplace safety and culture. This role involves implementing strategies, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in violence prevention, be knowledgeable in relevant legislation, and excel in communication and project management. Flexible working options are available, along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Extensive training and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of violence prevention and reduction.
• Experience in strategic leadership within complex organizations.
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of the Violence Prevention Strategy.
• Conduct and coordinate incident management within the workplace.
• Develop and maintain policies in line with national guidance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Violence Prevention and Reduction Leadership or Management Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management tools

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL [e-mail]

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

We are seeking a confident, dynamic Violence Prevention & Reduction (VPR) Manager to help drive a positive safety culture and ensure our staff feel supported, safe, and secure at work. As a subject matter expert the post holder will support with the implementation of our Health Board Violence Prevention & Reduction Strategy and be involved in national work, delivering the requirements of the Obligatory Responses to Violence in Healthcare directive. The person will be responsible for developing and maintaining policies in line with legislation.

This role will ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessments are undertaken and recorded whilst acting as a key point of contact for staff providing them with expert, specialist support, displaying a consistent, compassionate response to all incidents. Working closely with internal teams and external multi‑agency partners, the post holder will work to improve incident management, reduce risk across all areas of the health board, and support the delivery of a safer environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the operational responsibility and support the Deputy Head of Violence Prevention & Reduction with the day‑to‑day needs of the service. This will include managing projects in line with the Health Board Violence Prevention Strategy as well as co‑ordinating and conducting violence and aggression incidents within the workplace supporting the Deputy Head of Violence Prevention & Reduction and the overall Health & Safety Team.

To be responsible for ensuring suitable and sufficient risk assessments are undertaken and recorded whilst acting as a keep point of contact for staff providing them with expert, specialist support in the subject matter. This will include promoting a proactive safety and positive culture across all areas of the organisation.

The post holder will develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures which will impact across the whole of the organisation. This includes compliance with legislation and statutory obligations.

The post holder will be required to work with all the Divisions within the Health Board and also engage with a range of statutory multi‑agency partners and the Third Sector.

To drive and promote a positive violence reduction culture where our NHS colleagues feel supported, safe and secure at work.

To act as a subject matter expert on violence reduction and support on the implementation of national standards and guidance across the organisation.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of specific area, acquired through degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience, plus further project management knowledge to postgraduate diploma level equivalent
• Evidence of CPD in relation to Violence Prevention and Reduction Leadership or Management Qualification

Desirable criteria

• Working towards or committed to complete Level 4 Award in Violence Prevention and Reduction for Strategic Specialists
• Teaching Qualification e.g. Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• Restrictive Intervention / PMVA / PBM / GSA Training
• Health and Safety Qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate)
• Project Management qualification i.e. PRINCE2, AgilePM etc.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience of Violence Prevention and Reduction at management level in an organisation of relevant scale and complexity; experience of strategic leadership in working with a range of partner organisations
• Evidence of leading successful Violence Prevention and Reduction Initiatives
• A clear understanding of utilising data and data analysis to form projects and improvement plans
• Experience in the development and delivery of training programmes
• Substantive experiences of the criminal justice process with enforcement agencies including victim/witness support and attendance in court
• Experience of delivering audits and inspections
• Project management resulting in demonstrable outcomes
• Experience of positive change management within a large and complex organisation
• Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating teams and as a highly effective people manager

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of secure by design and crime prevention
• Experience of working in/or with the NHS
• Experience of working collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries
• Experience of working clinically in patient care roles
• Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring strategies and policies

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

• Understanding of relevant legislation, codes or practice and standards for health and safety and specifically to violence prevention & reduction
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective negotiator to achieve required outcomes in a complex environment
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and balance competing priorities
• Able to deliver to deadlines and work on own initiative
• Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office
• Able to motivate and lead staff
• Able to communicate with staff at all levels of the organisation
• Able to write detailed reports
• Able to build good working relationships with the Management Services, Police and other outside agencies
• Able to lead and influence to change management in complex systems and organisations
• Able to interact with the general public appropriately and patiently and to have an awareness and respect of cultural diversity

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Public Sector/NHS structures, relationships and challenges
• Capable of leading meetings, setting objectives, encouraging contributions and ensuring decisions are made and communicated
• Ability to speak Welsh

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Able to apply creative thought to problem solving
• Energetic, determined and focused
• Credible among colleagues
• Demonstrate resilience, stamina and reliability
• Ability to demonstrate skills in diplomacy and tact
• Ability to provide information in a helpful and polite manner
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time