Clinical Security Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out all duties of the role in accordance with the Security procedures of the Unit and be an effective member of the Reception Security Team.

To be able to maintain an efficient but secure Control Room and work with security resources and equipment, maintaining effective monitoring processes and reporting any discrepancies to the Deputy Reception Security Team Lead or Manager.

To liaise with all wards and departments on various security matters, and support wards in providing advice on security-related issues.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Present a professional and courteous image to all patients, staff and visitors entering and exiting the unit.
• Ensure the identity of persons wishing to enter or exit the unit, maintaining responsibility for the Control Room and airlock system, thus maintaining the security of the unit at all times.
• Ensure that only authorised visitors are granted admission to the unit.
• Keep accurate and up to date records of the entry and exit of all patients, staff and visitors via the appropriate systems.

Ensure that all visitors are directed to and reminded of prohibited items before they enter the airlock.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• NVQ3 or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Administration and organisational experience
• Knowledge of CCTV operation
• Previous experience in a similar role

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chichester Centre

Graylingwell Drive

Chichester

PO19 6GS

Employer's website

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