Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has approved additional funding to expand its security team allowing the deployment of a member into the Emergency Department.
You will be required to work as per the rota in place which provides 24/7 cover, 365 days a year.
You will be an integral part of both the existing security team but also the Emergency Department. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of this new service and they must be able to demonstrate compassion & customer care skills. They are key to the success of the role.
Full training and support will be provided, currently our training includes MAYBO.
We can guarantee that each day is different. You may be patrolling, observing patients or just a reassuring presence within the department for staff, visitors and patients.
Key to your success in the post is that you recognise the majority of incidents you will respond to involve patients and it is highly likely that they are not deliberately causing the need for securities involvement. A strong adherence and demonstration of the PROUD values of the Trust are required.
Please note this vacancy is for 3 part time roles, two at 21.33 hours per week and one at 18.75 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Maintaining a highly visible deterrent by patrolling of hospital sites on foot. In doing this checking all property and land associated with the Trust is secure and free of hazard.
Carryout Control room duties including monitoring of CCTV when providing cover for Control Room staff.
Unlocking and locking of departments and taking off and resetting alarms as required either as routine or one off requirements, following site specific procedures, including for pre-arranged contractor works.
Escort and protect staff as required to maintain safety and security of staff, premises and equipment.
Collection and /or delivery of cash/cash boxes as instructed.
Logging of lost property handed into security and creating and maintaining an appropriate audit log of that property.
Receipt/issue of stores/equipment.
To ensure that all patients, staff and visitors are courteously received and assisted.
Security marking of Trust equipment.
Assisting with mortuary duties out of hours.
Digital lock codes and maintaining records.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants should be educated to GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Hold a current SIA certificate Door supervisor or security guard
Desirable
- Conflict Resolution Trained
- Hold a current SIA certificate in CCTV
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking dynamic risk assessments and taking appropriate action
- Remain calm in stressful situations
- Resilient in dealing with other people's challenging behaviour, including incidents of violence and aggression
- Have experience of working as part of a team and lone working
- Customer care skills/experience/course attendance
- Have experience of both prioritising and managing your own workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of CCTV systems
- Knowledge and familiarity with the Data Protection Act (GDPR
- Experience in a hospital or care environment
Further Training
Desirable
- Knowledge of breakaway and physical intervention
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to undertake a physically demanding role
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Understand and demonstrate the Trusts PROUD values
- Contribute to the department's and Trusts equality, diversity and inclusion
- Understand and adhere to the infection control guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants should be educated to GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Hold a current SIA certificate Door supervisor or security guard
Desirable
- Conflict Resolution Trained
- Hold a current SIA certificate in CCTV
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking dynamic risk assessments and taking appropriate action
- Remain calm in stressful situations
- Resilient in dealing with other people's challenging behaviour, including incidents of violence and aggression
- Have experience of working as part of a team and lone working
- Customer care skills/experience/course attendance
- Have experience of both prioritising and managing your own workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of CCTV systems
- Knowledge and familiarity with the Data Protection Act (GDPR
- Experience in a hospital or care environment
Further Training
Desirable
- Knowledge of breakaway and physical intervention
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to undertake a physically demanding role
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Understand and demonstrate the Trusts PROUD values
- Contribute to the department's and Trusts equality, diversity and inclusion
- Understand and adhere to the infection control guidelines
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).
