About this role
Job summary
Previous Applicants need not apply.
The post offers an exciting opportunity to join the Reception and Security team as a Clinical Security Coordinator in support of the Security Manager, Service Manager and the Hospital Matron .
The post holder will provide a comprehensive Reception and Security service under the direction of the Security Manager.
Proven management and customer service skills are a must have.
Previous experience within Secure Services or law enforcement is desirable, but more important is flexibility and customer service skills.
Full training for the role will be given.
The post holder will sensitively assist in the security of the Unit using a limited access system and the monitoring of the entry and egress point.
The post holder will be responsible for liaising with hospital mangers, day to day security, team management and a quality service is delivered.
The post holder will have the following attributes, excellent time keeping, good communication skills and good interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service. They will have a willingness to develop own knowledge and skills and be open to change and be able to work alone at times.
Ideally, they with hold a training qualification so that they can assist in the training of staff across the service.
Main duties of the job
Oversee and take responsibility for the day to day management of the reception area and surrounding environment To provide effective line management to all Clinical Security Assistants management To be responsible for the security systems within the reception area To take a lead in delivering high standards of Customer Care Roster management To liaise with Estates and Facilities and other delegated contractors in relationship to work schedule Responsibilities for the internal and external inspection of our buildings and perimeter boundaries and the internal auditing To participate in the delivery of Service Induction Programmes To take responsibility for induction training of the Clinical Security Participate in the development of policies, procedures To work in conjunction with the ward Security Nurses in developing the security role within the clinical area and to carry out routine security audits Resources, Finance and Estates & Facilities, plus external contractual Liaising with Estates & Facilities & External Contractors for maintenance and security of the building and its resources When requested to assist in the investigation of security matters or breaches of security To ensure that all telephone and personal enquiries made to the service are dealt with appropriately in a confidential manner
About us
Our values form the basis of how we behave and how we want people to experience Sussex Partnership, whether as someone who uses our services, works with us or works here.
Our values will inform our organisational strategy and help us achieve our vision - our plan of how we're going to continually improve the experience, health and wellbeing of people who use our services, their families and carers, our staff and the communities we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide a comprehensive Reception and Security service under the direction of the Security Manager.
Proven management and customer service skills are a must have.
Previous experience within Secure Services or law enforcement is desirable, but more important is flexibility and customer service skills.
Full training for the role will be given.
The post holder will sensitively assist in the security of the Unit using a limited access system and the monitoring of the entry and egress point.
The post holder will be responsible for liaising with hospital mangers, day to day security, team management and a quality service is delivered.
The post holder will have the following attributes, excellent time keeping, good communication skills and good interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service. They will have a willingness to develop own knowledge and skills and be open to change and be able to work alone at times
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma or equivalent relative qualification Management/Supervision Qualification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Minimum 3 years experience in administration to include 1 years experience of managing/supervising staff Strong working knowledge of administrative systems and computer software programmes Experience and evidence of analysing and interpreting and presenting information Experience of Security Roles and Risk Management Previous experience in a similar role
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).
Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Hellingly Centre
The Drive Hellignly
Hellingly
BN27 4ER
Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)