Job summary
An exciting opportunity within the Capital, Estates & Facilities Management team at Cambridge University Hospitals has arisen - we are looking for a Head of Trust Security, Access & Parking.
A key focus of this post will be to provide professional skills and expertise to tackle security management issues across a generic range of proactive & reactive action; ensuring high quality local delivery of this work.
You will lead for all associated services within the scope of this role, with full responsibility and accountability for the service delivery, resource management and performance; services include access, security, car parking, traffic management, courtesy bus, wayfinding and staff transport and travel.
When you join CUH you will become part of a world leading team delivering medical excellence & innovation where we put our patients first & foremost in everything we do.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist security advice to the Trust taking a lead role in the training and education of all staff in security and related topics ensuring the Trust complies with all NHS security guidance and legal requirements.
To work on behalf of the Trust to deliver an environment that is safe and secure so that the highest standards of clinical care can be made available to patients, by working in close partnership with stakeholders within the NHS and external organisations such as the police and professional representative bodies.
Trust lead for all violence reduction activities across the Trust, including responsibility for the implementation and management for the Violence Prevention & Reduction Standards.
Develop and deliver the necessary strategic strategies and associated business cases, covering operational, physical and technical needs of all services; and focusing on delivery of service over 2 & 5 year plans, contributing to strategic and annual business planning.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 13th September 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the week commencing 25th September 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 13th September 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the week commencing 25th September 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Security Management or equivalent.
- Security Management qualification or equivalent healthcare working experience.
Desirable
- Qualification in Security and/or Healthcare Management & leadership.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior management level within a security management discipline.
- Experience in providing security solutions to enhance service delivery.
- Experience of managing security services in the NHS or public sector.
- Ability to chair and effectively participate at meetings.
- Ability to recognise the need to escalate.
- Experience risk-based work including risk assessments, risk profile and security hazards.
Desirable
- Background in contractual management within operational environment.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplined Facilities management team.
- Experience or working with colleagues from wider services including CEFM, Clinical, etc.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear knowledge of contract management within a security environment.
- Understanding and clear knowledge of operational management and delivery.
- Knowledge of organisational security related risks.
- Knowledge of law in relation to security management and investigations.
- Ability to compile concise and accurate management reports.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Technical Security Systems.
- Understanding of the British Standards in Security.
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills and knowledge, particularly using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to maintain and develop positive working relationships, with experience of issue and conflict resolution.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels within the organisation, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to risk assess findings and recommendations, and to recommend actions required.
- Able to apply equality and diversity skills to service provision and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Clear leadership skills with the ability to drive change.
- Ability to use own initiative and work within tight timescales.
- Able to adapt to a variety of working environments.
- Able to work under pressure and in a constantly changing environment.
- Able and prepared to work out of normal office hours as required.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Ability to demonstrate proactive & innovative thinking, and introducing this to the workplace.
- Commitment to Equality and valuing diversity principles.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Desirable
- Understanding of Security challenges & requirements within a Health environment.
- Understanding of the service users of the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Security Management or equivalent.
- Security Management qualification or equivalent healthcare working experience.
Desirable
- Qualification in Security and/or Healthcare Management & leadership.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior management level within a security management discipline.
- Experience in providing security solutions to enhance service delivery.
- Experience of managing security services in the NHS or public sector.
- Ability to chair and effectively participate at meetings.
- Ability to recognise the need to escalate.
- Experience risk-based work including risk assessments, risk profile and security hazards.
Desirable
- Background in contractual management within operational environment.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplined Facilities management team.
- Experience or working with colleagues from wider services including CEFM, Clinical, etc.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear knowledge of contract management within a security environment.
- Understanding and clear knowledge of operational management and delivery.
- Knowledge of organisational security related risks.
- Knowledge of law in relation to security management and investigations.
- Ability to compile concise and accurate management reports.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Technical Security Systems.
- Understanding of the British Standards in Security.
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills and knowledge, particularly using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to maintain and develop positive working relationships, with experience of issue and conflict resolution.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels within the organisation, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to risk assess findings and recommendations, and to recommend actions required.
- Able to apply equality and diversity skills to service provision and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Clear leadership skills with the ability to drive change.
- Ability to use own initiative and work within tight timescales.
- Able to adapt to a variety of working environments.
- Able to work under pressure and in a constantly changing environment.
- Able and prepared to work out of normal office hours as required.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Ability to demonstrate proactive & innovative thinking, and introducing this to the workplace.
- Commitment to Equality and valuing diversity principles.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Desirable
- Understanding of Security challenges & requirements within a Health environment.
- Understanding of the service users of the Trust.
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.
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).
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrooke's Hospital - Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)