Job summary
An internal vacancy has arisen within University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Security Department for a Deputy Security Manager working across Royal Sussex County & Princess Royal Hospitals. This is a great opportunity to join a busy and progressive Security team dealing with a variety of incidents and issues within the healthcare environment. Experience in Security Management, Datix analysis & Investigations is essential for the post holder. The post holder will have the ability to carry out all of the functions associated with the roles as identified within the job description. The post holder will be integral to the maintenance of a safe working environment through incident analysis, partnership working, crime reduction initiatives and applying NHS Security standards pertaining to safe and secure environments and tackling violence and aggression.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have an excellent standard of education and will require a good degree of mental resilience to carry out the role. Good timekeeping, task management skills and being an excellent communicator are all essential. The candidate must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills and be able to problem solve and make decisions under pressure. The post holder should be confident, flexible, and enthusiastic and be able to present a variety of complex and difficult information to both Trust staff, Patient and Visitors. The candidate must be able demonstrate the drive, determination, integrity and initiative to guide Investigations to an appropriate conclusion and be able to work both independently as well as being part of a team.
A thorough understanding of IT systems, data protection, Mental Health Act and criminal law are essential. Applicants must have possessed a full, current, clean driving license for a minimum of 2 years. An enhanced criminal record check will be carried out prior to appointment of the successful applicant.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops
AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To have autonomous responsibility for providing an efficient and effective administration or other service.
- Contribute to service development and delivery and business planning with the department managers and senior managers.
- Work with the Departmental Manager and the Divisional Finance Accountant in setting the annual budget for the service areas under the post holders direct management.
- Be accountable for managing the budget for the service area.
- Prepare and present business cases for financial investment where required.
- Responsible for development, planning and management of ad hoc projects as required.
- Monitor, interpret and apply national and UHSx NHS Trust-based policies relevant to the department.
- Manage and address any issues relating to a breach in UHSx NHS Trust policies.
- Analyse, investigate and resolve complex queries relating to the service.
- Produce regular detailed informational reports and analysis to members of the management team. Attend departmental or divisional meetings which are relevant to the role.
- Responsible for the maintenance of a number of information sources.
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation, guidance, strategies, best practice and funding opportunities and advise the Trust accordingly.
- Maintain a good understanding of available new technologies and techniques relevant to the service.
- Advise on a range of criminal and administrative sanctions available against those responsible for physical assaults on staff, theft, criminal damage and other offences.
- Work with the Police, CPS and NHS Legal Protection Unit (LPU) to ensure criminal cases are progressed accordingly, including attendance at Court.
- Ensure incidents of physical assault on staff are analysed and reported to NHS SMS in accordance with the Secretary of State Directions.
- Deal sensitively and in an empathetic manner with staff who present with complex and highly emotive issues as a result of the wider impact of violence and physical assaults.
- Provide specialist advice and guidance on matters relating to the causal effects of environmental factors upon crime reduction and security management.
Please see JD and PS for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To have autonomous responsibility for providing an efficient and effective administration or other service.
- Contribute to service development and delivery and business planning with the department managers and senior managers.
- Work with the Departmental Manager and the Divisional Finance Accountant in setting the annual budget for the service areas under the post holders direct management.
- Be accountable for managing the budget for the service area.
- Prepare and present business cases for financial investment where required.
- Responsible for development, planning and management of ad hoc projects as required.
- Monitor, interpret and apply national and UHSx NHS Trust-based policies relevant to the department.
- Manage and address any issues relating to a breach in UHSx NHS Trust policies.
- Analyse, investigate and resolve complex queries relating to the service.
- Produce regular detailed informational reports and analysis to members of the management team. Attend departmental or divisional meetings which are relevant to the role.
- Responsible for the maintenance of a number of information sources.
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation, guidance, strategies, best practice and funding opportunities and advise the Trust accordingly.
- Maintain a good understanding of available new technologies and techniques relevant to the service.
- Advise on a range of criminal and administrative sanctions available against those responsible for physical assaults on staff, theft, criminal damage and other offences.
- Work with the Police, CPS and NHS Legal Protection Unit (LPU) to ensure criminal cases are progressed accordingly, including attendance at Court.
- Ensure incidents of physical assault on staff are analysed and reported to NHS SMS in accordance with the Secretary of State Directions.
- Deal sensitively and in an empathetic manner with staff who present with complex and highly emotive issues as a result of the wider impact of violence and physical assaults.
- Provide specialist advice and guidance on matters relating to the causal effects of environmental factors upon crime reduction and security management.
Please see JD and PS for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Math GCSE Level C or equivalent
- English GCSE Level C or equivalent
- Full Cat B (Manual) Driving Licence
- Management Experience 2 Years
- Investigation Experience
Desirable
- Security Management Qualification
- Health Care Security Experience 2 Years plus
- Conflict Management Experience in De-escalation
- Project Management Experience
- Budget Management Experience
- Communication Skills Written & Verbal
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Math GCSE Level C or equivalent
- English GCSE Level C or equivalent
- Full Cat B (Manual) Driving Licence
- Management Experience 2 Years
- Investigation Experience
Desirable
- Security Management Qualification
- Health Care Security Experience 2 Years plus
- Conflict Management Experience in De-escalation
- Project Management Experience
- Budget Management Experience
- Communication Skills Written & Verbal
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).
