Job summary
Are you passionate about security? Would you like to make a difference with your skills and influence on the Safety and Security of Patients, Public and Staff members.
We are looking for a CCTV Security Engineer to join our Resources team. This is a unique opportunity to support Our NHS ensuring the security of people and property on our sites. Our department provides management, development, maintenance and operational support for the Trust's security systems and infrastructure.
The role is critical to the Security and Car Parking Department's maintenance support service. As a demanding and varied role, it covers a range of security principles and services.
The role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning and maintenance of a range of security related services across all parts of the Trust's facilities. Be part of a team that is constantly working to improve the quality and safety of the Patients, Public, Staff and Trust's healthcare facilities. We believe in evolving our staff knowledge and competencies. As such you will have the opportunity to further develop through the apprenticeship scheme and specialist training opportunities.
The successful candidate will be required to work across the Trust Sites. However, you will mainly be based at Scarborough or York Hospital.
Your main working schedule will be 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. but occasional out of hours works maybe requested for safety compliance or contingency planning.
Main duties of the job
- Assist with the installation of New VSS / CCTV Systems.Undertake Preventative and Corrective maintenance of Physical Security Systems.
- Undertake preventative maintenance, compliance and assist managing the administration on Security asset software (i.e. Video Management System, Digital Evidence Management System, Server Management Software,
- Assist with subject matter expertise in planning and design of Security Systems; in line with the system purpose and legislation requirements.
- Provide Audits of Security Systems Compliances
- Assist and oversee data handling processes relating to CCTV/VSS data requests
- Provide induction training to licenced CCTV Operators with the Video Management System and Body Worn Video System
About us
To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 vocational qualification in a specific security discipline i.e. CCTV installation, maintenance, repair, and or electrical
- Be able to complete risk assessment, method statement and safe systems of work prior to undertaking maintenance tasks in accordance with NHS H&S policies / HTMs.
Desirable
- Current and valid SIA, CCTV licence
- Knowledge of video management infrastructure.
- Level 3 installation and Structured network cabling.
- Experience of working in a maintenance environment in a public sector organisation.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- I can use my own initiative, exercise judgment, resolve problems and stay calm under pressure
- I hold a current valid Full UK driving licence
- I am computer literate (Excel or similar)
Desirable
- Undertaken IOSH certification
- Have current certification IPAF (Working at Height with powered access equipment)
- Have IT Network Principles knowledge and experience
- Have a competent working knowledge of other trades and am able to carry out a high level of multi-skilling.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 vocational qualification in a specific security discipline i.e. CCTV installation, maintenance, repair, and or electrical
- Be able to complete risk assessment, method statement and safe systems of work prior to undertaking maintenance tasks in accordance with NHS H&S policies / HTMs.
Desirable
- Current and valid SIA, CCTV licence
- Knowledge of video management infrastructure.
- Level 3 installation and Structured network cabling.
- Experience of working in a maintenance environment in a public sector organisation.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- I can use my own initiative, exercise judgment, resolve problems and stay calm under pressure
- I hold a current valid Full UK driving licence
- I am computer literate (Excel or similar)
Desirable
- Undertaken IOSH certification
- Have current certification IPAF (Working at Height with powered access equipment)
- Have IT Network Principles knowledge and experience
- Have a competent working knowledge of other trades and am able to carry out a high level of multi-skilling.
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.
