Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Security Patrol Officer

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Job summary

The Security department within the Trust is absolutely committed to delivering a professional service in line with the Trust values to ensure the safety and security of our patients, staff and visitors. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent customer care, are caring and empathetic in their approach to situations and who take pride in what they do. We place a high value on treating all patients, customers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence and innovation in all that they do. We are looking for someone with the ability to think quickly on their feet, able to use their initiative and sometimes make difficult decisions. On a daily basis you will be required to work closely with colleagues at all levels. Post holders will be required to work without supervision and use a high level of initiative in decision making. You will be courteous and polite when engaging with people and able to work effectively within a team.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for monitoring and responding to all alarms within the Hospital and responding to security assistance calls made by members of the Hospital staff, patients and visitors. You will have contact with patients with complex mental health needs providing support to clinical colleagues who are providing care to those patients. You may need to deal with people who are demonstrating challenging behaviours as necessary and training will be provided for the skills you may need in these type of situations. You will be involved in the initial investigations into missing patients, criminal activity and may be part of the hospital response to major emergencies. Other general duties may include security patrols, assisting the police with their enquiries, assisting with lift entrapments and you should be comfortable utilising technology in the detection and reduction of crime.

The post holder will be required to work on rotating shifts though days, nights, weekends and bank holiday across all 4 Trust sites including. Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting or security role is essential. You should hold GCSE's in English and Maths or their equivalent and ideally have undergone basic security training in accordance with SIA accreditation. You must possess excellent communication skills with the ability to produce clear and concise written reports.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-CR-389

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W12 0HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English Language and Maths, or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a customer facing environment

Desirable

  • Health & Safety certification
  • Fire training
  • Knowledge of legislation associated with security in a healthcare setting CCTV operation

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a security officer or in a customer- facing role.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a complex or similar type of organisation

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • IT skills including Microsoft and internet use.
  • Ability to produce clear and concise reports
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication skills
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English Language and Maths, or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a customer facing environment

Desirable

  • Health & Safety certification
  • Fire training
  • Knowledge of legislation associated with security in a healthcare setting CCTV operation

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a security officer or in a customer- facing role.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a complex or similar type of organisation

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • IT skills including Microsoft and internet use.
  • Ability to produce clear and concise reports
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Security Operations Manager

Karen Turner

karen.turner68@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-CR-389

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W12 0HS


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