Job summary
The Security Compliance Coordinator is responsible for the monitoring of security compliance and performance in all areas of the hospital to ensure full compliance with security requirements, working alongside security liaison staff and security managers to support managers in all hospital services to achieve the necessary security standards.
The post holder is also responsible for the operational delivery of security training. This will include day to day management of a dedicated security trainer. Contribution towards internal/external national security audits is a key element of the role.
Main duties of the job
Monitor hospital compliance with security requirements as detailed within the Safety & Security Directions for High Security Psychiatric Services 2019, the High Security Services Clinical Security Framework and Trust Policies and Procedures.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will support the department plan and devise a compliance and training strategy to maintain patient, staff and public safety. The post will support clinical security liaison nurses deliver clinical security input direct to teams and services. The post will also support the relevant security managers with compliance monitoring and recording of non-clinical activity, such as physical security requirements and security systems.
The post holder will preferably have experience of working in a forensic healthcare setting but must have experience of secure environments to ensure that the highest quality of service is delivered with the maintenance of national standards, as identified in the High Secure Psychiatric Directions (2019) and Guidance.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will support the department plan and devise a compliance and training strategy to maintain patient, staff and public safety. The post will support clinical security liaison nurses deliver clinical security input direct to teams and services. The post will also support the relevant security managers with compliance monitoring and recording of non-clinical activity, such as physical security requirements and security systems.
The post holder will preferably have experience of working in a forensic healthcare setting but must have experience of secure environments to ensure that the highest quality of service is delivered with the maintenance of national standards, as identified in the High Secure Psychiatric Directions (2019) and Guidance.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oThe post holder will be required to engage in all aspects of mandatory training to include Violence Reduction training. oAbility to cover large areas of site conducting compliance assurance activity.
Desirable
- oDemonstrate continued personal / professional development to maintain knowledge base
role requirement
Essential
- oThe post holder will be required to engage in all aspects of mandatory training to include Violence Reduction training. oAbility to cover large areas of site conducting compliance assurance activity.
- oEducation to Degree level or equivalent experience. oSpecialist knowledge in security underpinned by theoretical knowledge.
Essential
Essential
- oThe post holder will be required to engage in all aspects of mandatory training to include Violence Reduction training. oAbility to cover large areas of site conducting compliance assurance activity.
- oEducation to Degree level or equivalent experience. oSpecialist knowledge in security underpinned by theoretical knowledge.
- oEngage in all aspects of Mandatory training and additional training offers from the department. oThe post holder will be required to develop and deliver training packages in line with evidence-based practise which will impact across the hospital.
- oExperience of working within a secure setting. oRelevant experience of the application of security practice within a forensic NHS setting including working closely with clinical/therapy work areas. oDemonstrate a leadership and role model style that is consistent with organisational culture and expectations. oExperience in planning and organising activities requiring formulation and adjustments. oExperience of effective people management. oExperience of working and implementing changes in accordance with new regulations, protocols, policies and procedures. oExperience of delivering training to groups and individuals.
- oSpecialist knowledge of clinical / non-clinical security within a secure setting.
- oThe post holder will be required to have excellent analytical skills to compile comprehensive and sensitive reports. oTo be competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
- o37.5 hrs per week, in an office, training and patient facing environment. oA full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
- oDemonstrate continued personal / professional development to maintain knowledge base
- oExperience of working in high secure hospital or prison setting. oTeaching qualification oExperience of working within a high secure hospital
- oKnowledge of the Health Service, the Mental Health Act and related legislation. oDetailed working knowledge of the High security psychiatric services (Arrangements for safety and security) directions 2019. oWorking knowledge of the Clinical Security Framework. oDetailed knowledge of day-to-day operational systems, policies, procedures, and infrastructure.
- oAwareness of emergency planning/incident command systems
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oThe post holder will be required to engage in all aspects of mandatory training to include Violence Reduction training. oAbility to cover large areas of site conducting compliance assurance activity.
Desirable
- oDemonstrate continued personal / professional development to maintain knowledge base
role requirement
Essential
- oThe post holder will be required to engage in all aspects of mandatory training to include Violence Reduction training. oAbility to cover large areas of site conducting compliance assurance activity.
- oEducation to Degree level or equivalent experience. oSpecialist knowledge in security underpinned by theoretical knowledge.
Essential
Essential
- oThe post holder will be required to engage in all aspects of mandatory training to include Violence Reduction training. oAbility to cover large areas of site conducting compliance assurance activity.
- oEducation to Degree level or equivalent experience. oSpecialist knowledge in security underpinned by theoretical knowledge.
- oEngage in all aspects of Mandatory training and additional training offers from the department. oThe post holder will be required to develop and deliver training packages in line with evidence-based practise which will impact across the hospital.
- oExperience of working within a secure setting. oRelevant experience of the application of security practice within a forensic NHS setting including working closely with clinical/therapy work areas. oDemonstrate a leadership and role model style that is consistent with organisational culture and expectations. oExperience in planning and organising activities requiring formulation and adjustments. oExperience of effective people management. oExperience of working and implementing changes in accordance with new regulations, protocols, policies and procedures. oExperience of delivering training to groups and individuals.
- oSpecialist knowledge of clinical / non-clinical security within a secure setting.
- oThe post holder will be required to have excellent analytical skills to compile comprehensive and sensitive reports. oTo be competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
- o37.5 hrs per week, in an office, training and patient facing environment. oA full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
- oDemonstrate continued personal / professional development to maintain knowledge base
- oExperience of working in high secure hospital or prison setting. oTeaching qualification oExperience of working within a high secure hospital
- oKnowledge of the Health Service, the Mental Health Act and related legislation. oDetailed working knowledge of the High security psychiatric services (Arrangements for safety and security) directions 2019. oWorking knowledge of the Clinical Security Framework. oDetailed knowledge of day-to-day operational systems, policies, procedures, and infrastructure.
- oAwareness of emergency planning/incident command systems
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).
