Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Health, Safety and Fire Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of highly specialist knowledge and advice to the Health Board Committees in matters related to violence and aggression. Be the lead specialist in providing specialist guidance, training, advice and instruction on violence and aggression issues across the Health Board. The post holder will identify, advise and facilitate the implementation of health and safety systems, designed to prevent and or mitigate the effects of violence and aggression on a Health Board wide basis in accordance with legislative requirements, NHS requirements, national guidance and good practice. The post holder will develop and implement violence and aggression training programmes that meet the requirements of the Health Board and the All Wales Violence and Aggression Training Passport. Main duties of the job Ensure CTM meets employee training targets in accordance with the All Wales Passport. Support Directorates with training targets, provide detailed quarterly training reports for the Health Board Committees. Develop specific Health Board policies and procedures based on nationwide guidance, legislation and good practice in order to reduce the risk of violent incidents, which includes specific guidance for managers and employees with security issues. This guidance includes providing advice on pursuing legal sanctions and prosecutions against perpetrators of violence within the Health Board. This may involve adopting additional measures against perpetrators of unacceptable behaviour by issuing internal and civil sanctions, such as patient undertakings, patient exclusions, anti-social behaviour referrals/orders. Ensure that violent incidents are systematically reviewed to enable lessons to be identified and shared across the organisation. Undertake workplace assessments following violent incidents. This involves giving specialist advice, assessing the environment and possible trigger factors which may have instigated the aggression. Interviewing the patient assessing and evaluating care plans medication charts, giving advice on specific patient management issues. Chair specific subgroups such as the All Wales Steering Groups/Security Sub-Groups, tasked with developing training modules, policy and risk assessments on issues related to violence and aggression and staff safety. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve.We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-AC028-0325 Job locations Glanrhyd Hospital Tondu Road Bridgend CF31 4LN Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Master's Degree or possess the equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Experience up to City and Guilds 730/NVQ equivalent/Cert Ed. PTLLS level 3 or equivalent. Clinical knowledge acquired through experience and professional registration e.g. Nurse, Physiotherapy, or Occupational Therapy. Accredited Training qualification with a recognised Conflict Management Organisation. Recognised Teaching qualification e.g. FETC. Trainer qualification in practical Restrictive Physical Intervention techniques. Have a working knowledge of relevant literature, research in the field, and industry specific guidance issued. Have a working understanding of professional codes of ethics involved in Health/Social Care work. Desirable Security Management Service Accreditation or equivalent. Police Service, related experience. IOSH Managing Safely. Ability to work at a strategic level within the organisation. NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate. Digital literacy skills/certificate. Experience Essential Experience in health and/ or social care. Conflict Management Trainer. Relevant experience in Violence and Aggression. Experience of working with people and of dealing with members of the public. Experience in managing post incident actions, including debriefing and supporting staff. Demonstrate a practical problem-solving approach to violence and Aggressive incidents and issues. Be able to translate knowledge of the subject matter into appropriate healthcare context with knowledge of practical application. Desirable Project management. Experience of preparing and delivering training / briefings. Skills and Attributes Essential Verbal and written communication skills. I.T skills and a knowledge of Microsoft Power-point / Word / Excel essential. Ability to be adaptable and innovative with a problem-solving approach, applying theoretical knowledge to a wide range of practical situations. Good Management skills. Report writing skills. Must be approachable, confident, and supportive to staff at all levels. Able to work well under pressure, and regularly to tight timescales. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary arena. Be confident at delivering training at all levels and having the necessary persuasion and influencing skills. Ability to prioritise own workload, required to meet deadlines. Able to influence organisational change. Ability to work in a team, leadership and communication skills. Must be capable of the emotional effort involved in supporting staff in stressful situations. Be proficient to practically deliver and teach physical conflict management techniques. Able to provide advice and influence at all levels in the health board in a sensitive manner. Must be proficient at maintaining records and statistical information and converting information into required format for reports. Desirable Research skills. Root Cause Analysis. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Master's Degree or possess the equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Experience up to City and Guilds 730/NVQ equivalent/Cert Ed. PTLLS level 3 or equivalent. Clinical knowledge acquired through experience and professional registration e.g. Nurse, Physiotherapy, or Occupational Therapy. Accredited Training qualification with a recognised Conflict Management Organisation. Recognised Teaching qualification e.g. FETC. Trainer qualification in practical Restrictive Physical Intervention techniques. Have a working knowledge of relevant literature, research in the field, and industry specific guidance issued. Have a working understanding of professional codes of ethics involved in Health/Social Care work. Desirable Security Management Service Accreditation or equivalent. Police Service, related experience. IOSH Managing Safely. Ability to work at a strategic level within the organisation. NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate. Digital literacy skills/certificate. Experience Essential Experience in health and/ or social care. Conflict Management Trainer. Relevant experience in Violence and Aggression. Experience of working with people and of dealing with members of the public. Experience in managing post incident actions, including debriefing and supporting staff. Demonstrate a practical problem-solving approach to violence and Aggressive incidents and issues. Be able to translate knowledge of the subject matter into appropriate healthcare context with knowledge of practical application. Desirable Project management. Experience of preparing and delivering training / briefings. Skills and Attributes Essential Verbal and written communication skills. I.T skills and a knowledge of Microsoft Power-point / Word / Excel essential. Ability to be adaptable and innovative with a problem-solving approach, applying theoretical knowledge to a wide range of practical situations. Good Management skills. Report writing skills. Must be approachable, confident, and supportive to staff at all levels. Able to work well under pressure, and regularly to tight timescales. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary arena. Be confident at delivering training at all levels and having the necessary persuasion and influencing skills. Ability to prioritise own workload, required to meet deadlines. Able to influence organisational change. Ability to work in a team, leadership and communication skills. Must be capable of the emotional effort involved in supporting staff in stressful situations. Be proficient to practically deliver and teach physical conflict management techniques. Able to provide advice and influence at all levels in the health board in a sensitive manner. Must be proficient at maintaining records and statistical information and converting information into required format for reports. Desirable Research skills. Root Cause Analysis. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Glanrhyd Hospital Tondu Road Bridgend CF31 4LN Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)