Security Management assistant

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a Security Management Assistant to provide support to trusts Security Team. The post holder will coordinate their activities with the Security Management Specialist, to ensure an efficient and confidential service.

The post holder will have a range of security related duties with the delivery of day-to-day activities including auditing, CCTV management and giving advice to clinical teams. The post holder must be a good team player and also have the ability to work on their own initiative and be able to communicate with staff, service users and carers in a professional way, and be computer literate with proficient Microsoft Office skills.

The post-holder will work in line with the Trust's objectives and be expected to make a positive contribution to the provision of Health and Wellbeing Services across the local health economy.

Main duties of the job

Deputise for the Security Management Specialist when required.

Ensures that all security management work is carried out within a professional and ethical framework.

Support the Security Management Specialist to establish and promote local measures to tackle violence against staff and professionals in accordance with national framework and guidance.

Support the viewing and retention of CCTV footage within the Trust within current legislation and guidelines.

Support Trust initiatives to tackle violence and security concerns against staff and professionals in accordance with any National Framework and Guidance.

To support and maintain a pro-active approach to Security Management issues and foster a sound security culture within the Trust.

Promote a pro-security culture within the Trust so that patients and staff accept responsibility for contributing to and maintaining security standards.

Further details in the Job description below.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Date posted

24 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CS2469-SK

Job locations

Westfields Community Mental Health Centre

Leyland

PR25 1HR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

LSMS qualification, diploma / degree in security with relevant work experience in an NHS field

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of security protocols and policies
Knowledge and understanding of the NHS
Ability to undertake projects whilst maintaining high levels of confidentiality

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within Security or a similar field
Experience of writing reports for submission at Committee level
Ability to write and review policies/procedures. In-depth knowledge of DATIX system

Skills

Essential

Demonstrate clear, accurate written and verbal communication and effective listening skills
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
High skills using Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrate ability to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge

Person Specification

Education

Essential

LSMS qualification, diploma / degree in security with relevant work experience in an NHS field

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of security protocols and policies
Knowledge and understanding of the NHS
Ability to undertake projects whilst maintaining high levels of confidentiality

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within Security or a similar field
Experience of writing reports for submission at Committee level
Ability to write and review policies/procedures. In-depth knowledge of DATIX system

Skills

Essential

Demonstrate clear, accurate written and verbal communication and effective listening skills
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
High skills using Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrate ability to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge

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.