Job overview
NEAS are looking to appoint a Security Violence Reduction & Prevention (SVPR) Officer. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to delivering high standards through ongoing training and development, ensuring quality and safety for our patients and staff alike.
Under the direction of the Health and Safety Manager the SVPR Officer will provide expert advice and guidance on Security Violence Reduction & Prevention issues to all directorates/departments, whilst monitoring the Trusts compliance with the requirements of relevant Security Violence Reduction & Prevention standards and guidance.
The successful candidate will support the Health and Safety Manager to develop, implement and manage relevant policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in relation to the management of Security Violence Reduction & Prevention.
They will provide specialist advice and guidance, in respect to the development of Security Violence Reduction & Prevention arrangements, as well as promote a positive safety culture that is committed to learning at all levels.
Supporting the Health & Safety Manager to deliver the programme which systematically recognises, reports, analyses, evaluates and minimises non-clinical and clinical risk management throughout the Trust.
The successful candidate should have demonstratable evidence of significant experience in this field whilst being able to provide evidence of continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
Support the Health & Safety Manager to implement the Trust's Violence Prevention and Reduction (SVPR) Strategy including contribution towards ensuring that the Trust has safe systems of work and processes in place to ensure the safety of all users and visitors to Trust sites.
Assist with the development, co-ordination, and monitoring of the Trust's SVPR culture and performance.
Support the Head of Regulatory Services to deliver the programme which systematically recognises, reports, analyses, evaluates and minimises non-clinical and clinical SVPR management throughout the Trust.
Support the Head of Regulatory Services to design, development, implementation, and monitoring of an effective, compliant, and integrated risk system that covers all aspects of risk faced by the organisation and is integral to the business processes of the Trust.
Support the Head of Regulatory Services to write and revise the Trust's Violence Prevention and Reduction Strategy, associated policies, procedures, and forms and promote their implementation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the role and responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description for details
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking training needs analysis planning and delivery of training/ teaching sessions to multiple discipline groups
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's grades A-C including Maths & English
- Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant field
- Evidence of extensive experience in a field within a large organisation based in the public or private sector
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- NEBOSH Health & Safety general certificate or equivalent level of experience
Key Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of Risk Management and its application across the organisation
- Significant knowledge and experience of Risk/safety management systems and processes within the public and private sectors
- Worked with Risk management practitioners carrying out a role at a similar level within the public or private sector
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Legeslation
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This advert is for SVPR Officer with North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in Lanchester Road Hospital. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Aug 2026.
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