Security & Incident Response Officer

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Security and Incident response officer to join our team based at Musgrove Park Hospital!

Are you a motivated, enthusiastic individual looking for a new challenge? We would love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will assist to manage, deliver and support the provision of a security service to the Trust which includes providing a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors, to prevent theft and vandalism. Assist staff with aggressive/violent visitors and patients.

Where possible, diffuse potentially difficult situations, contact external agencies such as the police or other emergency services if required, monitor CCTV and patrol the site internally and externally.

Main duties of the job

The role will include writing full reports and making recommendations to prevent reoccurrence and provide crime prevention. You will also be part of the incident response team attending any issues that occur in the Trust such as Fire calls, estates issues or concerns and work with the relevant teams to manage the situation in a calm and professional manner.

The successful post holders will need to have a flexible approach to working, the shifts are 11.5 hours a day, as well as potential nights and weekends.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!