Violence Prevention & Reduction Specialist Practitioner

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Preston; Híbrido; GBP 38 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust seeks a Violence Prevention and Reduction Specialist Practitioner to lead and improve violence prevention initiatives, ensure staff safety, and provide expert guidance across services.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, incident review, and collaboration with partners to align with national standards and NHS policies. Applicants should bring extensive experience in violence prevention and risk management within healthcare settings.

Qualificações

• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to violence prevention, staff safety, security management, safeguarding, investigation or risk management.
• Demonstrable specialist knowledge and experience in violence prevention and reduction, security management, community safety, policing, investigations or a related field.
• Experience of working in a violence prevention, community safety, security management, health and safety, policing, safeguarding, investigations, public protection or related environment.
• Experience of supporting the investigation, management or review of incidents involving violence, aggression, abuse, harassment or other risks to staff safety.
• Experience of analysing and interpreting data, intelligence and incident information to identify trends, themes, hotspots and opportunities for improvement
• Experience of preparing and presenting reports, briefings and performance information to support management decision-making and service improvement.
• Experience of working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, developing effective partnerships to achieve shared objectives.

Responsabilidades

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Trust's Violence Prevention and Reduction Programme, ensuring alignment with national standards, legislation and organisational objectives.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to managers and staff on violence prevention, aggression management, staff safety, risk reduction and reporting processes.
• Promote a positive reporting culture by supporting staff and managers to report incidents of violence, abuse, aggression and harassment, ensuring learning and appropriate action is identified and implemented.
• Analyse incident, intelligence and workforce data to identify trends, hotspots, recurring themes and emerging risks, providing recommendations for targeted interventions and prevention activity.
• Support the investigation and review of violence and aggression incidents, identifying contributory factors, organisational learning and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with operational teams, security colleagues, staff-side representatives, police, local authorities, Integrated Care Systems and other partner agencies to support a coordinated approach to violence prevention.
• Assist in the delivery of violence prevention initiatives, campaigns, staff engagement activities and educational programmes that improve staff awareness and contribute to a safer working environment.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of risk reduction measures, including warning marker processes, environmental safety initiatives and local violence reduction action plans.
• Produce regular reports, performance information, presentations and assurance documentation for operational groups, committees and senior managers to demonstrate compliance and progress against agreed objectives.
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of violence prevention interventions, using evidence and data to assess effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and guidance relating to violence prevention, staff safety and security management.
• Support the Trust in meeting the requirements of the NHS Staff Standard for Violence Prevention and Reduction by helping to ensure staff feel safe, supported, empowered to report incidents and confident that appropriate action will be taken.

Conhecimentos

Report writing

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Violence prevention

Risk assessment

Investigation skills

Policy development

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Band 6

Main area Violence Prevention Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 242-5301

Site Violence Prevention Town Preston Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 04/11/2026

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria at each stage of the selection process. We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, working pattern, caring responsibilities trade union activity or political beliefs-or any other grounds.

At NWAS, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to thrive. Our Anti-racist Statement sets out our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation and ensures these principles are embedded throughout our recruitment practices.

Our workforce is currently under-represented by people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. By building a workforce that better reflects the diverse communities we serve, we can provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place, every time.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.

Job overview

The Violence Prevention and Reduction Specialist Practitioner is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Trust's Violence Prevention and Reduction (VPR) programme. The post holder will provide specialist advice, guidance and practical support to operational services, managers and staff to reduce the risk of violence, aggression, abuse, harassment and other adverse behaviours towards employees.

Main duties of the job

The role will drive the delivery of violence prevention initiatives, analyse incident and performance data to identify emerging trends and risks, support investigations and learning activities, and contribute to the development of policies, procedures and assurance frameworks.

Working collaboratively with operational leaders, staff-side representatives, external partners and criminal justice agencies, the post holder will promote a positive reporting culture, improve staff safety outcomes, and ensure compliance with national standards, legislation and organisational objectives.

The Violence Prevention and Reduction Specialist Practitioner will act as a subject matter expert, providing professional advice on violence prevention, conflict management, risk reduction, security management and staff safety interventions. The role will support the organisation in delivering a safe working environment through evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and proactive engagement with staff across all services.

Working for our organisation

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Trust's Violence Prevention and Reduction Programme, ensuring alignment with national standards, legislation and organisational objectives.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to managers and staff on violence prevention, aggression management, staff safety, risk reduction and reporting processes.
• Promote a positive reporting culture by supporting staff and managers to report incidents of violence, abuse, aggression and harassment, ensuring learning and appropriate action is identified and implemented.
• Analyse incident, intelligence and workforce data to identify trends, hotspots, recurring themes and emerging risks, providing recommendations for targeted interventions and prevention activity.
• Support the investigation and review of violence and aggression incidents, identifying contributory factors, organisational learning and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with operational teams, security colleagues, staff-side representatives, police, local authorities, Integrated Care Systems and other partner agencies to support a coordinated approach to violence prevention.
• Assist in the delivery of violence prevention initiatives, campaigns, staff engagement activities and educational programmes that improve staff awareness and contribute to a safer working environment.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of risk reduction measures, including warning marker processes, environmental safety initiatives and local violence reduction action plans.
• Produce regular reports, performance information, presentations and assurance documentation for operational groups, committees and senior managers to demonstrate compliance and progress against agreed objectives.
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of violence prevention interventions, using evidence and data to assess effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and guidance relating to violence prevention, staff safety and security management.
• Support the Trust in meeting the requirements of the NHS Staff Standard for Violence Prevention and Reduction by helping to ensure staff feel safe, supported, empowered to report incidents and confident that appropriate action will be taken.

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Skills and Competencies

• Report writing and presentation skills
• Experience of violence prevention, security or staff safety work.
• Knowledge of relevant criminal and civil legislation relating to violence, aggression, harassment, public order, assaults, hate crime, anti-social behaviour, safeguarding and staff safety in the workplace.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Prioritisation and workload management.
• Incident review and investigation experience.
• Use of Risk Management, Incident reporting or equivalent systems.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Commitment to staff safety and continuous improvement.

Qualification and Knowledge

• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to violence prevention, staff safety, security management, safeguarding, investigation or risk management.
• Demonstrable specialist knowledge and experience in violence prevention and reduction, security management, community safety, policing, investigations or a related field.
• Experience of working in a violence prevention, community safety, security management, health and safety, policing, safeguarding, investigations, public protection or related environment.
• Experience of supporting the investigation, management or review of incidents involving violence, aggression, abuse, harassment or other risks to staff safety.
• Experience of analysing and interpreting data, intelligence and incident information to identify trends, themes, hotspots and opportunities for improvement
• Experience of preparing and presenting reports, briefings and performance information to support management decision-making and service improvement.
• Experience of working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, developing effective partnerships to achieve shared objectives.
• Experience of providing advice and guidance to managers, staff or partner agencies on risk management, safety, security, violence prevention or related matters.
• Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information, applying appropriate information governance and data protection principles.
• Experience of contributing to the implementation of policies, procedures, projects or initiatives aimed at improving safety, quality or organisational performance.
• Experience of prioritising and managing a varied workload, balancing competing demands whilst meeting deadlines and service objectives.
• Experience of using electronic incident reporting, risk management or intelligence systems and maintaining accurate records.

Values and Behaviours

• Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable.

Skills and Competencies

• Communicating and influencing.
• Working collaboratively with others.
• Managing competing priorities.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Data interpretation and application of learning.
• Partnership and stakeholder management.
• Handling sensitive and challenging situations.
• Delivering improvement and achieving outcomes.
• Commitment to the NHS Staff Standards and Violence Prevention and Reduction agenda.
• Demonstration of NHS values and behaviours.

Values and Behaviours

• Being at our best – professional and adaptable and takes pride in work.
• Making a difference – act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone.

Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information, provide false or misleading information.

Should you be successful at interview stage successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, this will be subject to the NHS Employment Checks Standards.

A valid right to work and identity check

Reference checks -Thiswill cover a minimum of a three year period and will include a request for the number of days and occasions of sickness absence covering a minimum two year period. In line with equality legislation, the earliest point at which we will ask health related questions is when an offer of employment has been made. Absences related to disability may be excluded from these considerations; consideration would be given as to what would be a reasonable attendance level, based on the information available. Absences related to pregnancy, maternity and/or gender reassignment will be excluded from these considerations. Detailed information on the NHS Employment Checks Standards is available on the NHS Employers website; search ‘employment checks’.

DBS Checks - If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made for this disclosure.

Occupational Health - You will require satisfactory medical clearance.

Whilst not a condition of employment, all staff are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as this remains the best lined of defence against COVID-19.

From 1 st September 2018, Section 2 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions will automatically apply to the calculation of unsocial hours for all appointments that commence in post from this date (except secondments).

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Name Natalie Samuels Job title Head of Violence Prevention Reduction and Security Email address [e-mail]