Job summary
2 x 37.5 Hours Per Week.
The
NHS takes security very seriously. Patients and staff need to be kept safe
while in hospital, so access must be limited to people with a genuine reason to
be on hospital premises.
As a security officer, you will play
a central role to help create a safe and secure environment for patients,
visitors and staff across all our premises.
Security officers are based at the
Fieldhead Hospital, but spend a lot of their time across the trust at various
premises, making sure everything is safe and secure while liaising with trust
staff and patients.
Security staff need to be outgoing to
ensure that we create a security awareness with NHS colleagues and patients,
while patrolling the grounds and car parks.
We require a level of public sector
or similar experience and awareness for security, particularly dealing with
challenging situations. It is desirable, but not essential, that applicants
have relevant Security. We are looking for Security Industry Authority (SIA)
Door Supervisor- or Security Officer Licence holders, but if you dont have the
licence and feel that you can show a understanding and awareness for security,
evidence some experience with working with service users and the public, and
enthusiasm for working with a small team, we can support your development into
the security role and appropriate training.
Main duties of the job
As a security officer, you will play a central role to help create a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff across all our premises by:
- making sure visitors have a reason to be in the hospital
- ask official visitors to sign in and issue them with a pass
- deal with any incidents which might threaten the security of staff and patients
- where possible, diffuse potentially difficult situations
- liaise with police or other emergency services if required
- monitor and review CCTV
- vigilantly patrol the outside of the hospital including the grounds
- advise managers and clinical staff on security issues
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Senior Security Officer will undertake, under own initiative, a full
range of security duties to help prevent, deter and detect crime to protect all
Trust property.
Responsible
for the supervision of internal security staff
and external contractors.
External
patrol of all properties as directed to detect and prevent intruder damage.
Patrol
of grounds and building to prevent damage by fire, flood and theft.
Undertake
official driving duties as required.
To operate trust vehicles in
a reasonable manner, complying with all current road traffic regulations
Check
window and doors on vulnerable property and the securing of same as required.
Deal
with disturbances and the escorting of unauthorised person off the premises.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Senior Security Officer will undertake, under own initiative, a full
range of security duties to help prevent, deter and detect crime to protect all
Trust property.
Responsible
for the supervision of internal security staff
and external contractors.
External
patrol of all properties as directed to detect and prevent intruder damage.
Patrol
of grounds and building to prevent damage by fire, flood and theft.
Undertake
official driving duties as required.
To operate trust vehicles in
a reasonable manner, complying with all current road traffic regulations
Check
window and doors on vulnerable property and the securing of same as required.
Deal
with disturbances and the escorting of unauthorised person off the premises.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Must undertake Reducing Restrictive Physical Interventions training
- (Management of Aggression and Violence) to approved Trust standard.
Qualifications
Essential
- Numerate and literate to GCSE
- SIA Qualified or equivalent.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within the NHS security sector or equivalent in Government sector or retail Environment.
- Liaising with external organisations i.e. Police, external security firms/contractors.
- Previous employment within the security industry.
Desirable
- Previous supervisory experience.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Moving & Handling Bending, Twisting Carrying.
Desirable
- Smart appearance pleasant and helpful manner.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with staff and the general public
- No police convictions or cautions.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- The ability to produce clear and concise reports.
- Able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to deal/communicate with members of the public in a composed and professional manner.
Desirable
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Must undertake Reducing Restrictive Physical Interventions training
- (Management of Aggression and Violence) to approved Trust standard.
Qualifications
Essential
- Numerate and literate to GCSE
- SIA Qualified or equivalent.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within the NHS security sector or equivalent in Government sector or retail Environment.
- Liaising with external organisations i.e. Police, external security firms/contractors.
- Previous employment within the security industry.
Desirable
- Previous supervisory experience.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Moving & Handling Bending, Twisting Carrying.
Desirable
- Smart appearance pleasant and helpful manner.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with staff and the general public
- No police convictions or cautions.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- The ability to produce clear and concise reports.
- Able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to deal/communicate with members of the public in a composed and professional manner.
Desirable
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.
