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Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Management of Violence and Aggression Advisor

The closing date is 23 November 2025

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Job summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in patient care and staff safety? We're looking for a dedicated Management of Violence and Aggression (MAV) Advisor to help shape and deliver essential training across our services.

In this exciting role, you'll work closely with senior instructors and the PTU Manager to plan, implement, and develop innovative approaches to managing aggression and violence. Your expertise will empower our teams to use least restrictive practices and provide compassionate care, even in challenging situations.

You'll also play a vital part in supporting the Community Dental Service, offering guidance to clinicians on patient management and assisting with safe clinical holding when needed--helping ensure dental care is delivered safely in both hospital and primary care settings.

We're looking for an experienced healthcare professional who:

  • Is committed to promoting safety and dignity for patients and staff.
  • Has a strong understanding of symptoms of distress and de-escalation techniques.
  • Is passionate about delivering high-quality training and fostering a culture of care.

If you're ready to take on a role that combines clinical expertise, leadership, and education, and want to make a positive impact across the trust, we'd love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 23rd November 2025

Shortlisting Date: W/C 25th November 2025

Assessment Centre Date: 9th December 2025

Interview Date: 15th December 2025

Main duties of the job

As a MAVTrainer, you'll be at the heart of creating safer, more compassionate care environments. Your mission is to deliver impactful training programmes that blend theory with hands-on practice, all aligned with our Restraint Reduction Programme.

Your focus will be on prevention first--teaching strategies that stop violence before it starts, mastering de-escalation techniques, and ensuring any intervention is reasonable, proportionate, and risk-assessed.

Here's what you'll be doing:

  • Lead inspiring training sessions that empower staff with confidence and practical skills.
  • Run dynamic, interactive courses that adapt to learners' needs and encourage active participation.
  • Champion positive approaches by exploring the root causes of distress and promoting alternative solutions.
  • Build strong rapport with learners to create a safe, supportive learning environment.
  • Promote equality and inclusion, ensuring anti-discriminatory practice is at the core of every session.
  • Maintain safety standards--monitor and uphold healthy, secure working environments during training.
  • Provide expert guidance and practical advice throughout sessions to reinforce best practice.

Our team is proactive, innovative, and passionate about reducing incidents and improving care. We believe in ownership through care, and that learning is most powerful when it's engaging, collaborative, and practical.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Details

Date posted

07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

453-25-7562219

Job locations

New Mill

Victoria Road

Saltaire

BD18 3LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Qualification in group training skills Leadership Training
  • Accredited Management of Aggression and Violence Instructor qualification

Training

Essential

  • Must be up to date with Current mandatory training including attendance on MAV courses defined by current job role

Desirable

  • Suzy Lamplugh / personal safety qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in either a mental health or learning disability service.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and interprofessional learning.

Desirable

  • Supervisory experience
  • Leading Group training sessions
  • Practical experience delivering MVA training within the last 3 years
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Qualification in group training skills Leadership Training
  • Accredited Management of Aggression and Violence Instructor qualification

Training

Essential

  • Must be up to date with Current mandatory training including attendance on MAV courses defined by current job role

Desirable

  • Suzy Lamplugh / personal safety qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in either a mental health or learning disability service.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and interprofessional learning.

Desirable

  • Supervisory experience
  • Leading Group training sessions
  • Practical experience delivering MVA training within the last 3 years

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Mill

Victoria Road

Saltaire

BD18 3LA


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Mill

Victoria Road

Saltaire

BD18 3LA


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Management of Aggression and Violence lead

Mathew Cook

mathew.cook@bdct.nhs.uk

07747758233

Details

Date posted

07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

453-25-7562219

Job locations

New Mill

Victoria Road

Saltaire

BD18 3LA


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