Job summary
The Mid
Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust are looking to recruit dedicated Security Officers
to join our team at the new Community Diagnostic Centre, at Westgate Retail
Park, Wakefield.
Working solely
at the Westgate Retail Park site, you will become part of a team of security professionals
creating a safer and more enjoyable experience for our staff and patients.
If you are a reliable
and experienced SIA accredited Security Officer, who is committed to ensuring
a people focused service then we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
This post is offered initially on an 12 month fixed term contract. 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 with various shifts between 06.00am to 22.00pm.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a security service at MYTT Community Diagnostics Centre, Cathedral Walk, Wakefield. To provide a comprehensive security service to all patients, staff, and visitors. Also, maintaining a secure environment with the aid of Closed-Circuit Television.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Security staff will be expected to maintain at all times a standard of
personal conduct and deportment in keeping with the nature of their duties and
the hospital environment.
Carry out regular patrols of the site and to report any incidents and/or
damage in line with Local Operating Procedures
Protection of patients, staff, visitors, contractors and any other
legitimate site users property against loss, theft, damage and waste
Manage disturbances and the escorting of unauthorised persons off the
premises.
Provide a
Ward/Department presence in situations where patients and/or visitors are
being, or potentially being, violent or aggressive.
Handle patients (including out-patients), on a face-to-face basis, in circumstances
involving violent/aggressive behaviour using the application of conflict
resolution techniques.
If (or when) required, apply control and restraint techniques as per the
approved Care and Responsibility criteria/training to fulfil the duties and
responsibilities.
Receive & log complaints of crime from patients/visitors and staff.
Carry out investigations when required of any loss or breaches of security and
report to Supervisor as necessary.
Provide security assistance as required in accordance with Trust Major
Incident Plan, Missing Patient Policy and Major Non-Clinical Emergency Policy
and at the scene of road traffic accidents within hospital grounds.
Ensure the safe custody of all lost/found property out of hours. During
working hours, take such property to the General Office
Assist in the passage of critical information when communications
systems fail.
Ensure the security/safety of the approved helicopter landing site
during landing/ unloading/loading/take off operations of Air Ambulance (or
other authorised service user) helicopters.
Use of several computerised (or any other) systems in relation to
Security and Car Parking
Report any untoward incidents concerning members of staff to the
Security Supervisor and/or other levels of management.
Report & log any criminal acts to the Police and the Security
Supervisor and/or other levels of management.
The locking and unlocking of designated areas as and when required
including lock down protocols to support CBRN exercises and incidents.
Respond as required to fire alarm activations as per Local Operating
Procedures, including stand down protocols for fire service and liaise with
other Trust staff on a site wide basis.
Provide emergency assistance to all staff as required (i.e., major
incidents/accidents).
Be familiar with local assignment instructions and procedures for
reporting incidents.
To successfully complete mandatory and annual training directives as
required by the contract and the trust to ensure personal standards are maintained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Security staff will be expected to maintain at all times a standard of
personal conduct and deportment in keeping with the nature of their duties and
the hospital environment.
Carry out regular patrols of the site and to report any incidents and/or
damage in line with Local Operating Procedures
Protection of patients, staff, visitors, contractors and any other
legitimate site users property against loss, theft, damage and waste
Manage disturbances and the escorting of unauthorised persons off the
premises.
Provide a
Ward/Department presence in situations where patients and/or visitors are
being, or potentially being, violent or aggressive.
Handle patients (including out-patients), on a face-to-face basis, in circumstances
involving violent/aggressive behaviour using the application of conflict
resolution techniques.
If (or when) required, apply control and restraint techniques as per the
approved Care and Responsibility criteria/training to fulfil the duties and
responsibilities.
Receive & log complaints of crime from patients/visitors and staff.
Carry out investigations when required of any loss or breaches of security and
report to Supervisor as necessary.
Provide security assistance as required in accordance with Trust Major
Incident Plan, Missing Patient Policy and Major Non-Clinical Emergency Policy
and at the scene of road traffic accidents within hospital grounds.
Ensure the safe custody of all lost/found property out of hours. During
working hours, take such property to the General Office
Assist in the passage of critical information when communications
systems fail.
Ensure the security/safety of the approved helicopter landing site
during landing/ unloading/loading/take off operations of Air Ambulance (or
other authorised service user) helicopters.
Use of several computerised (or any other) systems in relation to
Security and Car Parking
Report any untoward incidents concerning members of staff to the
Security Supervisor and/or other levels of management.
Report & log any criminal acts to the Police and the Security
Supervisor and/or other levels of management.
The locking and unlocking of designated areas as and when required
including lock down protocols to support CBRN exercises and incidents.
Respond as required to fire alarm activations as per Local Operating
Procedures, including stand down protocols for fire service and liaise with
other Trust staff on a site wide basis.
Provide emergency assistance to all staff as required (i.e., major
incidents/accidents).
Be familiar with local assignment instructions and procedures for
reporting incidents.
To successfully complete mandatory and annual training directives as
required by the contract and the trust to ensure personal standards are maintained.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Full clean driving licence
Knowledge and Awareness
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- Infection Control awareness
- Knowledge of car parking systems (payment machines, barriers etc)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to collate/produce clear and concise professional reports
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and prioritise own workload
- Able to carry out dynamic risk assessments (ie when attending incidents)
Qualifications
Essential
- SIA Front Line Licence (Level 2).
- SIA (PSS) CCTV Licence.
Desirable
- IOSH working safely or equivalent.
- Health and Safety Level 1.
- CSCS.
- First Aid certificate.
- Conflict Resolution training.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a security environment.
- Previous experience in a customer facing environment.
Desirable
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Previous NHS security experience.
- Previous armed forces or police employment.
- Operation of CCTV systems.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and the general public in a courteous and polite manner.
- Have a flexible approach to work.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable
- Full clean driving licence
Knowledge and Awareness
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- Infection Control awareness
- Knowledge of car parking systems (payment machines, barriers etc)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to collate/produce clear and concise professional reports
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and prioritise own workload
- Able to carry out dynamic risk assessments (ie when attending incidents)
Qualifications
Essential
- SIA Front Line Licence (Level 2).
- SIA (PSS) CCTV Licence.
Desirable
- IOSH working safely or equivalent.
- Health and Safety Level 1.
- CSCS.
- First Aid certificate.
- Conflict Resolution training.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a security environment.
- Previous experience in a customer facing environment.
Desirable
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Previous NHS security experience.
- Previous armed forces or police employment.
- Operation of CCTV systems.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and the general public in a courteous and polite manner.
- Have a flexible approach to work.
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).
