Job summary
The Security Advisor plays a key role in supporting the delivery of a safe and secure environment across the Trust. Reporting to the Security Service Manager within the Risk Services team, the postholder will work collaboratively with internal departments and external agencies--including police and regulatory bodies--to manage and improve security standards.
This role involves monitoring and investigating security incidents, supporting compliance with legislation and NHS guidance, and contributing to the development of security strategies and training. The Security Advisor will also assist in managing outsourced security contracts, oversee the use of security technologies (e.g., CCTV, access control, lone working systems), and promote a culture of safety.
The post requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently across multiple sites and service areas.
Main duties of the job
o Support the Security Manager to deliver an environment that is safe and secure so that the highest standards of care can be made available to patients. This will be achieved by working in close partnership with stakeholders within the NHS, and external organisations such as the police, professional representative's bodies and trade unions in order to tackle violence and aggression against staff and professionals who work or provide services to the NHS.
o Support the Trust's Risk Management team in providing reports and returns for management of compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and technical standards in relation to security matters, violence and aggression.
o Support in the management of security services outsourced by the Trust, acting insupport of the subject matter expert and providing support and guidance on all issuesrelating to security and promoting high levels of engagement with matrons, wardmanagers, service managers.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
1.Monitor and investigate datix incidents in relation to Security and their reporting to promote a secure and safe culture, reviewing information pertaining to incidents on direction of the Security Service Manager and investigate, when necessary, breaches in security within the Trust.
2.Contribute to the development of, review and maintain the Trusts Security Strategy and associated policies and local procedures, taking account of new guidance from NHSI, NHS Resolution and other relevant organisations.
3.Act as a point of contact for the SI Team in relation to Police cases where internal investigations are required.
4.When required, provide input into Safeguarding referrals that involve the Police.
5.Contribute to the fulfilment of the Secretary of State Directions for NHS Bodies to tackle violence against staff and professionals who work or provide services to the NHS, and promote Zero Tolerance policy towards violence and aggression.
6.Support in the Security Manager in delivery of the Security risk assessment process for buildings, making recommendations and seeking solutions to mitigate or eliminate risk and to ensure that the process to monitor risks are followed and documented.
7.Support in the maintenance of the database in relation to CCTV and monitor compliance to relevant codes of practice and Legislation. Review remotely any access requests for CCTV footage and process as required.
8.Support in the management of relevant areas of outsourced security contracts (alongside the Estates and Contracts Teams). Input on any change implementation and recommending contract variations where required.
9.Contribute to the development of the course content for Conflict Resolution training (CRT) in line with relevant guidance.
10.Liaise with Local Counter Fraud Management Specialist (LCFMS) and other relevant agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
1.Monitor and investigate datix incidents in relation to Security and their reporting to promote a secure and safe culture, reviewing information pertaining to incidents on direction of the Security Service Manager and investigate, when necessary, breaches in security within the Trust.
2.Contribute to the development of, review and maintain the Trusts Security Strategy and associated policies and local procedures, taking account of new guidance from NHSI, NHS Resolution and other relevant organisations.
3.Act as a point of contact for the SI Team in relation to Police cases where internal investigations are required.
4.When required, provide input into Safeguarding referrals that involve the Police.
5.Contribute to the fulfilment of the Secretary of State Directions for NHS Bodies to tackle violence against staff and professionals who work or provide services to the NHS, and promote Zero Tolerance policy towards violence and aggression.
6.Support in the Security Manager in delivery of the Security risk assessment process for buildings, making recommendations and seeking solutions to mitigate or eliminate risk and to ensure that the process to monitor risks are followed and documented.
7.Support in the maintenance of the database in relation to CCTV and monitor compliance to relevant codes of practice and Legislation. Review remotely any access requests for CCTV footage and process as required.
8.Support in the management of relevant areas of outsourced security contracts (alongside the Estates and Contracts Teams). Input on any change implementation and recommending contract variations where required.
9.Contribute to the development of the course content for Conflict Resolution training (CRT) in line with relevant guidance.
10.Liaise with Local Counter Fraud Management Specialist (LCFMS) and other relevant agencies.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level, and/or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential
- Background experience in Security Management / support
- Experience of audit processes and carrying out security audits and risk assessments
- Experience of working with external agencies and influencing internal change.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of CCTV Code of Practice and Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Ability to be self - motivated and to work autonomously
- Recognise your own job boundaries / limits of practice and know when to ask for guidance.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level, and/or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience
Essential
- Background experience in Security Management / support
- Experience of audit processes and carrying out security audits and risk assessments
- Experience of working with external agencies and influencing internal change.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of CCTV Code of Practice and Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Ability to be self - motivated and to work autonomously
- Recognise your own job boundaries / limits of practice and know when to ask for guidance.
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).
