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

Overview

The purpose of the violence reduction officer role is to contribute significantly to creating a safer environment within UHBW with their efforts focused on the prevention, support, and advocacy for colleagues impacted by violence.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent professional advice to all levels of management and employees within the Trust to assist with legislative compliance and support regarding internal sanctions.
• Thoroughly investigate incidents of violence and aggression to identify root causes and share learning.
• Support victim-centered approaches and contribute to safeguarding and welfare of colleagues impacted by violence.
• Collaborate with external partners, including the police, to aid investigation into crimes against UHBW staff while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.

About UHBW

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. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Additional Information

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025