Job summary
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities team as a Security Officer. This post will be based at Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny.
We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic individual who is committed to enhancing the patient & customer experience, therefore you must have a passion for providing a high level of customer service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive security service to the Health Board. This will include protecting patients, visitors, staff and assets against all acts of crime and other risks.
To respond promptly to and take action to resolve security related incidents in line with approved role responsibilities and processes.
To actively seek information/intelligence associated with criminal offences committed and to identify suspects and trends.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic education e.g GCSE or equivalent
- Knowledge acquired through on the job training and experience i.e. restraint, breakaway techniques, SITO qualification
- Full clean UK driving license
Desirable
- SIA Door Supervisor Licence
- Previous Training in Control & Restraint & physical intervention skills
- Lift evacuation training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a front-line security position with direct contact with clients or transferable experience from another frontline role
- Able to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
Desirable
- Previous Security experience
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Previous knowledge of CCTV systems, fire alarms, Access Control - PAC, intruder Alarm Systems
- Knowledge of Law and offences relating to security industry
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and minimum supervision
- Excellent communicator (both verbal and written)
- Ability to carry out several different tasks simultaneously
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Keyboard and computer skills
- Integrity and discretion
- Good timekeeping
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Flexible approach to work
- Team player
- Customer focused
- Organised and methodical
- Confident
Desirable
- Knowledge of MS office
- Health & Safety Awareness
Other
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic education e.g GCSE or equivalent
- Knowledge acquired through on the job training and experience i.e. restraint, breakaway techniques, SITO qualification
- Full clean UK driving license
Desirable
- SIA Door Supervisor Licence
- Previous Training in Control & Restraint & physical intervention skills
- Lift evacuation training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a front-line security position with direct contact with clients or transferable experience from another frontline role
- Able to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
Desirable
- Previous Security experience
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Previous knowledge of CCTV systems, fire alarms, Access Control - PAC, intruder Alarm Systems
- Knowledge of Law and offences relating to security industry
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and minimum supervision
- Excellent communicator (both verbal and written)
- Ability to carry out several different tasks simultaneously
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Keyboard and computer skills
- Integrity and discretion
- Good timekeeping
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Flexible approach to work
- Team player
- Customer focused
- Organised and methodical
- Confident
Desirable
- Knowledge of MS office
- Health & Safety Awareness
Other
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
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).
