Job summary
The Head of Security and Transport Services will be responsible for the management and delivery of Security and Car Parking Services, Non-Emergency Patient Transport, Trust Fleet Management, and Taxi and Courier Services.
The post holder will oversee the day-to-day management, monitoring, and coordination of these services, acting as the strategic lead in their development and continuous improvement. They will apply their expert knowledge and experience to advise senior directors on all matters relating to security, promoting it as a vital element of staff and patient safety, and an integral part of the Trust's operations.
They will be responsible for chairing monthly contract meetings, ensuring that accurate records are maintained to support robust governance of service contracts.
The post holder will also ensure that all services meet the requirements set out by the Care Quality Commission for the safe and effective delivery of these services. They will regularly review existing budgets and expenditure, and develop new budgets where appropriate, to identify efficiencies and ensure value for money.
They will be responsible for ensuring compliance with SFIs, relevant legislation, and internal governance standards. This will include the preparation and presentation of reports on strategic plans for service development.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be the expected to work autonomously whilst leading on all the matters relating to the post, across the Trust, and other specialist areas such as the security of radiation, pathogens and toxins.
- The post holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day management; monitoring and co-ordination of the security car parking and transport services and act as the strategic lead for these services.
- They will use their expert knowledge and experience, whilst advising senior directors on all matters of security, promoting security as an integral part of staff and patient safety and our business.
- This role involves the contract management of the Security, Carparking, Trust fleet, Non-Emergency Patient Transport contract ensuring the services provided meets the needs of the contract specification and meets the required KPI target's.
- They shall provide a highly visible presence whilst liaising with staff, visitors and patients and external bodies.
- As the LSMS, the post holder will be the on-site expert in security matters and accountable to the Board via the Security Management Director (Director of Estates and Facilities).
- The Post holder will be responsible for chairing monthly contract meeting(s) and ensuring meetings and records are kept ensuring governance of the contract. The post holder is responsible for ensuring services meets all the requirements of the Care Quality Commission for safe delivery of services.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience/specialist courses
- Accredited Local Security Management Specialist (LSMS) qualification
- Formal education to first degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Recognised Management qualification
- Train the trainer diploma Degree in Security and Risk Management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Significant experience in leading large-scale multidisciplinary teams and suppliers within healthcare environment
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload and achieve deadlines
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, including proven report writing and presentation skills
Desirable
- To have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department
- Representing the organisation and liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive experience in a similar role
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement and change projects
- Experience of dealing with and investigating serious security incidents
Desirable
- Experience of successfully managing larger scale facilities contracts over a number of years
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge in the use of Security Systems, including Access Control, CCTV and alarms with detailed knowledge of installation and operating methods
- Experience in managing multidisciplinary team(s) including objective setting and performance management
- Experience of successfully managing larger scale facilities contracts over a number of years
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience/specialist courses
- Accredited Local Security Management Specialist (LSMS) qualification
- Formal education to first degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Recognised Management qualification
- Train the trainer diploma Degree in Security and Risk Management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Significant experience in leading large-scale multidisciplinary teams and suppliers within healthcare environment
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload and achieve deadlines
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, including proven report writing and presentation skills
Desirable
- To have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department
- Representing the organisation and liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive experience in a similar role
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement and change projects
- Experience of dealing with and investigating serious security incidents
Desirable
- Experience of successfully managing larger scale facilities contracts over a number of years
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge in the use of Security Systems, including Access Control, CCTV and alarms with detailed knowledge of installation and operating methods
- Experience in managing multidisciplinary team(s) including objective setting and performance management
- Experience of successfully managing larger scale facilities contracts over a number of years
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
