Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting in the management of risk at Tamarind Centre and demonstrates excellent leadership skills.
The individual will provide leadership and support to the control room and security liaison team. You will be accountable for ensuring that a high level of customer service is delivered to all visitors, service users and staff. You will provide evidence based security advice and support, ensuring that we are working within processes, policies and guidelines, working towards improving the service.
Tamarind Centre supports service users with severe and enduring mental health issues in an interdisciplinary way.
Main duties of the job
- provide 24hr responsibility for the staff teams Control room and Security Liaison team
- accountable for the management and provision of a high level of customer service
- provide managerial supervision and support to the Control room and Security Liaison team
- providing evidence based security advice and support to all disciplines
- accountable for managing the Control room and Security Liaison budget
- establishing and maintaining strong relationships between Control room/security and clinical services at all levels
- responsible for the development and implementation of procedures relating to systems and the dissemination of such to all staff
- collate and analyse date relating to incidents connected to Control room and Security functions for presentation at meetings in the service
- taking action to rectify and improve the service
- liaising with outside agencies to manage complex issues
- responsible for preparing Quality Network and CQC inspections
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Relevant first level degree or equivalent level of education or equivalent experience oILM or equivalent post graduate management/leadership qualification or equivalent demonstrable managerial experience
- Understanding of current national guidance for MSU security. Experience working within a secure setting. Experience of managing receptions or security functions in a mental health setting. Experience of providing training programmes and training modules.
- Well developed verbal presentation skills Standard Keyboard Skills Ability to actively engage in restraint through competence in AVERTS Experience and ability to manage and resolve conflict in an effective manner. Highly developed knowledge of IT with the ability to interpret, analyse and understand IT information across various systems.
- Drive, energy, enthusiasm and determination. People management skills. Resilient and ability to work in a demanding environment
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Relevant first level degree or equivalent level of education or equivalent experience oILM or equivalent post graduate management/leadership qualification or equivalent demonstrable managerial experience
- Understanding of current national guidance for MSU security. Experience working within a secure setting. Experience of managing receptions or security functions in a mental health setting. Experience of providing training programmes and training modules.
- Well developed verbal presentation skills Standard Keyboard Skills Ability to actively engage in restraint through competence in AVERTS Experience and ability to manage and resolve conflict in an effective manner. Highly developed knowledge of IT with the ability to interpret, analyse and understand IT information across various systems.
- Drive, energy, enthusiasm and determination. People management skills. Resilient and ability to work in a demanding environment
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).
