Specialist Health IDVA; Suicide Prevention

Location:

RDUH and Exeter Office

Salary: A GBP 24,955 : A GBP 28,013 dependent on qualifications/experience

Contract:

Fixed term to 31st March 2028 (potential to extend)

Are you committed to supporting people affected by domestic abuse and making a real difference in your community? Are you ready to make a real impact from within the health system? We're looking for a proactive, trauma‑informed Specialist Health IDVA (HIDVA) to support victims of domestic abuse (both patients and staff) within Exeter Wonford Hospital and wider healthcare settings. The IDVA will specialise in suicide prevention.

As part of the Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance (DDAA), you’ll work closely with clinical staff, community teams, and specialist partners to ensure those experiencing abuse are identified early and offered the support they need. You’ll also collaborate with HIDVA colleagues across Devon, including those focused on suicide prevention, and play a key role in improving healthcare responses to domestic abuse.

You are compassionate, resilient, and experienced in working with victims of domestic abuse—ideally from within or alongside health settings. You understand the dynamics of abuse and the importance of early intervention and cross‑sector collaboration.

• Strong risk assessment and advocacy skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and multi‑agency frameworks
• Excellent communication and record‑keeping abilities
• Knowledge of suicide prevention or a willingness to learn
• Experience delivering training or awareness sessions
• Commitment to trauma‑informed, inclusive, and survivor‑led practice

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a compassionate, progressive alliance, working together to keep families safe and help survivors recover and thrive.

• 24 days annual leave a year, plus day for birthday, rising by 1 day a year until 5 years service: maximum 30 days plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for NDADA, please do not hesitate.