Job summary
Are you an experienced Security Manager? Do you have experience of working in a Healthcare Environment? Do you want to take thenext step in your career? If you answered yes to these three questions, we have a perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for an experienced Head of Security to join our Facilities Management Team. Reporting to the General Manager, the Head of Security will be responsible for developing and maintaining a safe and secure environment to allow the provision of world-class healthcare.
The ideal candidate will have:-
- Experience of receiving and investigating incident reports to identify root causes, ensuring suitable remedial action is taken
- In depth knowledge and significant experience of security, criminal and civil related law enforcement especially relating to protection ofpeople and property
- Experience in operational management of in-house security team and the provision of suitable manning levels
- Education to Degree level or equivalent experience in Police or senior security management role
- Excellent understanding of risk management as applied to health, safety & security and clinical risk
Main duties of the job
No two days will be the same, however typical tasks will include:-
- Managing the workload and performance of our in-house Security Officers and management of all security contracts both for staffresources & service contracts
- Providing security advice, some of it of a specialist nature to the Trust assuring the provision of an effective and high quality securityservice for staff, patients & visitors.
- Implementing national security policies, ensuring organisational compliance
- Assisting with the development and implementation of a clear security strategy for the Trust and for internal and external stakeholders
- Having budgetary responsibility and control for all areas of security including all pay, non-pay and contract related budgets
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.
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
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience in Police or senior security management role
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Level 5 Healthcare Security Managers Course
- NHS Local Security Management Specialist qualification
Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of other relevant current legislation/ guidance and associated statutory requirements.
- Excellent understanding of risk management as applied to health, safety & security and clinical risk
- Ability to influence senior managers, clinical staff and communicate effectively at all levels both in written and oral forms.
- Able to work outside of office hours and contribute to on-call rota
- Ability to analyse and present highly complex information in a clear and concise reports
Desirable
- Working knowledge of a wide range of NHS/Department of Health policies, procedures and practices
Experience
Essential
- Experience of receiving and investigating incident reports to identify root causes, ensuring suitable remedial action is taken
- Experience of undertaking security audits and producing high quality associated reports.(
- In depth knowledge and significant experience of security, criminal and civil related law enforcement especially relating to protection of people, property and assets
- Experience of health and safety legislation in relation to protecting staff from violence and abuse.
- Proven experience of developing and maintaining a number of security related policies, procedures and guidance documentation.
- Extensive experience of preparation of periodic reports and business cases
- Knowledge and expertise in CCTV and BWV management, review and further development
- Knowledge and expertise in access control management and the development and integration into a building management system
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of NHS or corporate security management.
- Knowledge of incident and risk management system such as DATIX.
- Knowledge of the Secretary of State Directions on security management and the protection of NHS staff from violence and abuse, and the related supporting documentation.
- Experience and knowledge of working within a Safeguarding and Clinical environment and the liaison with Safeguarding and Clinical teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience in Police or senior security management role
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Level 5 Healthcare Security Managers Course
- NHS Local Security Management Specialist qualification
Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of other relevant current legislation/ guidance and associated statutory requirements.
- Excellent understanding of risk management as applied to health, safety & security and clinical risk
- Ability to influence senior managers, clinical staff and communicate effectively at all levels both in written and oral forms.
- Able to work outside of office hours and contribute to on-call rota
- Ability to analyse and present highly complex information in a clear and concise reports
Desirable
- Working knowledge of a wide range of NHS/Department of Health policies, procedures and practices
Experience
Essential
- Experience of receiving and investigating incident reports to identify root causes, ensuring suitable remedial action is taken
- Experience of undertaking security audits and producing high quality associated reports.(
- In depth knowledge and significant experience of security, criminal and civil related law enforcement especially relating to protection of people, property and assets
- Experience of health and safety legislation in relation to protecting staff from violence and abuse.
- Proven experience of developing and maintaining a number of security related policies, procedures and guidance documentation.
- Extensive experience of preparation of periodic reports and business cases
- Knowledge and expertise in CCTV and BWV management, review and further development
- Knowledge and expertise in access control management and the development and integration into a building management system
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of NHS or corporate security management.
- Knowledge of incident and risk management system such as DATIX.
- Knowledge of the Secretary of State Directions on security management and the protection of NHS staff from violence and abuse, and the related supporting documentation.
- Experience and knowledge of working within a Safeguarding and Clinical environment and the liaison with Safeguarding and Clinical teams
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
