Clinical Governance & Health & Safety
ARGYLL & BUTE HSCP
HEALTH & SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Violence and Aggression Prevention Trainer – Band 5
1 x 22.5 hrs (0.6 WTE) hours per week, Permanent
Salary scale: £33,247 - £41,424 pro rata per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the Violence & Aggression Prevention Team.
This post is open to applicants of all grades.
The Violence & Aggression Prevention Team provides training, support, and advice to staff across Argyll & Bute Health & Social Care Partnership, promoting quality and safety for both patients and staff. You will work with the Violence & Aggression Prevention Advisor and the wider NHS Highland team of Advisors and Trainers.
You will deliver Violence & Aggression training and education, promoting a safe and person‑centred approach to practice across the HSCP, contributing to the reduction of risk and severity of incidents of Violence & Aggression. You will be part of a team responsible for the day‑to‑day delivery of the Violence & Aggression and Lone Worker training, delivering training across the HSCP in a variety of settings and disciplines. The candidate will be required to hold a full UK driving licence.
The successful post holder will have experience of delivering care in a health or social care setting. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and other software. The successful candidate must hold a current accreditation as a Violence and Aggression trainer with the GSA; training is available if not already held.
Please note that interviews will be held the week of 19 January 2026 with an expected start date at the beginning of March 2026, dependent upon the qualifications of the successful candidate and availability of training. The successful candidate will be expected to attend GSA training (if not already trained), which is a three‑week course requiring a stay out with the HSCP area.
Informal enquiries to: Leah Smith, Clinical Governance Manager, Tel: 07780 ; Email:
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