Job summary
The Security Prevention Lead will provide specialist advice and support to all levels of the organisation with respect to the prevention of crime, good security practice and the development of plans and procedures in response to security related incidents. Improving the safety and security of patients, staff and visitors and ensure Trust's compliance with relevant guidelines and legislation.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that appropriate steps are taken to create a pro-security culture within the Trust so that staff and patients accept responsibility for security matters and ensure that any security or criminal incidents or concerns are reported.
To lead the planning, implementation and management of physical security measures and controls, including access control and CCTV, through effective audit, risk assessment and stakeholder collaboration.
To gather and present data to allow performance to be understood and priorities identified. To use this understanding to support the formulation of security plans and to collaborate with external agencies such as the Police, Local Authority agencies, and Leicester City council to devise crime prevention / risk reduction initiatives.
The post holder will work closely with the Health and Safety Services Manager and key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, to review performance, identify crime reduction priorities and contributing to the formulation of the trust and CMG Annual Security plans.
Working across all Hospital sites including, satellite Hospitals/clinics; including, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough, Peterborough, Lincoln, Kettering and Market Harborough Skegness, Northampton
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Operate as a Trust security lead with the freedom to operate within your area of expertise.
- Identify, design, develop and test new and innovative Security related concepts / models / practices / products and equipment in order to ensure effective security arrangements, compliance with legislation and improve Trust performance.
- Provide and receive complex, specialist information and support as part of delivering security portfolio and specific security related projects.
- Audit, review and evaluate the Security performance of the organisation, prepare and present in written and orals reports. Identify trends, areas of risk and develop, implement and manage plans to make improvements including security related training and control measures. Where applicable complete business cases for review and agreement by the head of security prior to submission through Trust governance processes.
- Have a detailed understanding of and keep / maintain up to date records with respect to existing security infrastructure and controls. Work with internal stakeholders to manage existing contractual arrangements, ensuring equipment remains operational, compliant and value for money.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to devise and implement plans / projects to deliver physical security infrastructure and controls. Ensuring you operate within agreed governance structures and that activity is captured within work / actions plans. Actively promote quality Security Systems/processes across the whole organisation and range of security activities, including refurbishments and new builds.
- Provide key stakeholders with timely information and cost effective compliance solutions where there are changes in legislation and or good practice standards.
- Use knowledge and a working understanding of good practice and security standards, keeping abreast of changes to industry standards, regulations, and best practice to ensure the Trust is compliant as required by the HSE, CQC and the NHSEI.
- Design, plan, implement and evaluate security learning and development programmes. Participate in induction and training programmes as required and deliver security awareness sessions for stakeholders.
- Provide specialist security related training and undertake the supervision of staff working on security related tasks / work streams
- Analyse and interpret complex data relevant to security performance. Present in written and orals reports. Identify trends and areas of risk. Present and compare a range of legislatively compliant options, provide specialist judgements and advice on options to facilitate plans to make improvements including security related training and control measures.
- To lead the planning, implementation and management of physical security measures and controls, including access control and CCTV, through effective audit, risk assessment and stakeholder collaboration.
- Respond to the findings / recommendations of investigations of potential and/or actual security breaches and or crimes.
- Work with key stakeholders to devise and implement crime prevention programmes and security initiatives.
- Identify, adopt and implement effective security risk management of potential threats, vulnerabilities. Including accurately recording assessment of risk and the impact of actions taken in mitigating risk
- Undertake the review and updating of relevant security policy and procedure. Effectively communicate policies, processes and guidance to stakeholders and embed security culture at every level.
- Adopt an analytical problem-solving approach, making risk-based decisions, communicating, influencing and contributing to the required business change.
- Authorised signatory with the ability to authorise payments to contractors, suppliers, sign off direct labour costs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Operate as a Trust security lead with the freedom to operate within your area of expertise.
- Identify, design, develop and test new and innovative Security related concepts / models / practices / products and equipment in order to ensure effective security arrangements, compliance with legislation and improve Trust performance.
- Provide and receive complex, specialist information and support as part of delivering security portfolio and specific security related projects.
- Audit, review and evaluate the Security performance of the organisation, prepare and present in written and orals reports. Identify trends, areas of risk and develop, implement and manage plans to make improvements including security related training and control measures. Where applicable complete business cases for review and agreement by the head of security prior to submission through Trust governance processes.
- Have a detailed understanding of and keep / maintain up to date records with respect to existing security infrastructure and controls. Work with internal stakeholders to manage existing contractual arrangements, ensuring equipment remains operational, compliant and value for money.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to devise and implement plans / projects to deliver physical security infrastructure and controls. Ensuring you operate within agreed governance structures and that activity is captured within work / actions plans. Actively promote quality Security Systems/processes across the whole organisation and range of security activities, including refurbishments and new builds.
- Provide key stakeholders with timely information and cost effective compliance solutions where there are changes in legislation and or good practice standards.
- Use knowledge and a working understanding of good practice and security standards, keeping abreast of changes to industry standards, regulations, and best practice to ensure the Trust is compliant as required by the HSE, CQC and the NHSEI.
- Design, plan, implement and evaluate security learning and development programmes. Participate in induction and training programmes as required and deliver security awareness sessions for stakeholders.
- Provide specialist security related training and undertake the supervision of staff working on security related tasks / work streams
- Analyse and interpret complex data relevant to security performance. Present in written and orals reports. Identify trends and areas of risk. Present and compare a range of legislatively compliant options, provide specialist judgements and advice on options to facilitate plans to make improvements including security related training and control measures.
- To lead the planning, implementation and management of physical security measures and controls, including access control and CCTV, through effective audit, risk assessment and stakeholder collaboration.
- Respond to the findings / recommendations of investigations of potential and/or actual security breaches and or crimes.
- Work with key stakeholders to devise and implement crime prevention programmes and security initiatives.
- Identify, adopt and implement effective security risk management of potential threats, vulnerabilities. Including accurately recording assessment of risk and the impact of actions taken in mitigating risk
- Undertake the review and updating of relevant security policy and procedure. Effectively communicate policies, processes and guidance to stakeholders and embed security culture at every level.
- Adopt an analytical problem-solving approach, making risk-based decisions, communicating, influencing and contributing to the required business change.
- Authorised signatory with the ability to authorise payments to contractors, suppliers, sign off direct labour costs.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience and specialist knowledge in security/ legislation. Post Graduate level knowledge acquired through training and experience.
- Security Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Breadth and depth of security knowledge and experience
- Experience of development, implementation and monitoring senior level action plans across an organisation
- Public Sector Experience Experience of working within security or risk management field
- Experience of working with audit committees organisation-wide audits / reviews and feeding back results via action plans and recommendations.
- Experience of managing people / projects / strategic planning
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS and/or a good understanding of its processes and systems
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and influence at all levels of the organisation.
- Evidence of excellent written communication skills including ability to write reports and policy documents.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience and specialist knowledge in security/ legislation. Post Graduate level knowledge acquired through training and experience.
- Security Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Breadth and depth of security knowledge and experience
- Experience of development, implementation and monitoring senior level action plans across an organisation
- Public Sector Experience Experience of working within security or risk management field
- Experience of working with audit committees organisation-wide audits / reviews and feeding back results via action plans and recommendations.
- Experience of managing people / projects / strategic planning
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS and/or a good understanding of its processes and systems
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and influence at all levels of the organisation.
- Evidence of excellent written communication skills including ability to write reports and policy documents.
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).
