Health Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

As a Health/ Hospital IDVA you will provide a domestic abuse service to victims who have been identified via the hospital and NHS employees. Initially the role will include guiding and supporting health professionals at the hospital on the identification and referral route in the service. Your role will also focus on embedding routine enquiry in domestic abuse by working alongside health professionals; and from there in you will directly support any victims who are identified whilst in the care of ELHT services. You will undertake and regularly review risk assessments, develop safety and support plans and assist victims with signposting into other relevant support services. The role will also have a key relationship and be part of the ELHT Safeguarding Team. You will have strong communication skills and experience of partnership working, as the role will involve maintaining effective multi-agency relationships, attending MARRAC and case conferences and adhering to statutory protocols and procedures. You will work to ensure safety, confidentiality and risk minimisation for victims of domestic abuse, supporting and enabling them to access services which maximise their safety and which support their emotional, physical, intellectual and social wellbeing. Please see job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this role. If you have any queries about this please do not hesitate to contact us. At East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work. We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to work as a key member of the Hospital Safeguarding Team, with additional professional support from local specialist Domestic Abuse Services. You will hold a recognised formal IDVA qualification or have an extensive portfolio working as an IDVA. This must be evidenced within your application. Experience of working as a Hospital IDVA is desirable, and knowledge and understanding of the role is essential. You must be confident in your role, and able to make decisions about complex situations. You will have strong communication skills and experience of partnership working, as the role will involve maintaining effective multi-agency relationships, attending MARAC and case conferences and adhering to statutory protocols and procedures. You will work to ensure safety, confidentiality and risk minimisation for victims of domestic abuse, supporting and enabling them to access services which maximise their safety and which support their emotional, physical, intellectual and social wellbeing. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Woods Job title: Named Professional Safeguarding Adults Email address: rebecca.woods@elht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01282804461