Security Officer

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

Security Officer, 27-33 days annual leave, national & local discounts & benefits + on average £4,900 per year unsocial enhancements!

We'd also like to hear from ex-service personnel!

We are currently looking for experienced Security Officersto join our award-winning team. The successful candidates will have a keen desire to develop their security skills to maintain a safe and secure environment that supports the delivery of world-class healthcare.

Your core responsibility will be to supply an active security presence across the Trust's Hospitals - ensuring our staff, patients and visitors enjoy a safe, trouble-free environment and a positive experience of the Trust.

This position is a full time contract of 37.5 hours per week. The present shift pattern is on a rota basis to include days, lates and nights.

Enhancements are: 30% for Saturday, Unsocial and Nights and 60% for Sundays & Bank Holidays.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The Security Officer role involves the managing of potential aggression and violence using a conflict resolution model, targeted crime reduction works and flexible security patrols. Plus the maintaining of car park security across the Trust. The extensive network of CCTV across the Trust plus the use of body-cams helps reduce the impact of crime and the successful prosecution of criminals.

Component knowledge and experience of conflict resolution skills and techniques are required for this demanding position onto which additional training will be provided to enhance your skills. We will help develop your skills to understand the special nature of an NHS security service; which is to care for patients and visitors often in pain, distress or a confused state. A full driving license is essential.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year pa pro rata + unsocial hours paymnets

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-EF-0275-KM

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Skills

Essential

Proven track record in managing conflict.
Full category B Driving Licence
Ability to de-escalate difficult situations
Ability to stay calm under pressure.

Desirable

Professional Security Qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience in dealing with the public.
Possess a minimum 2 years security industry experience or relevant professional experience in the armed services

Desirable

NHS Security experience
Demonstrate and understanding of the Mental Capacity and Mental Health Acts

Person Specification

Qualifications/Skills

Essential

Proven track record in managing conflict.
Full category B Driving Licence
Ability to de-escalate difficult situations
Ability to stay calm under pressure.

Desirable

Professional Security Qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience in dealing with the public.
Possess a minimum 2 years security industry experience or relevant professional experience in the armed services

Desirable

NHS Security experience
Demonstrate and understanding of the Mental Capacity and Mental Health Acts

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).

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