About this role
Job summary
Work in partnership with the Security Supervisor, and Departmental supervision and management to contribute to the maintenance of a dynamic and proactive security service, to ensure the highest standards are met at all times. To ensure, in conjunction with the Security Supervisor or Operations Management, that patient, visitor and staff safety is supported at all times.
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***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an integral part of the Facilities team ensuring a high quality service to patients, visitors and staff. To act as part of a team in the delivery of a customer orientated and high quality security service. To receive work requests via telephone, take prompt and appropriate action in a courteous and helpful manner in order to ensure that an effective and timely service is offered to all services users. Prioritise work and direct staff accordingly to ensure that all resources are used effectively, reacting promptly to work requests from departments/wards.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To maintain good order and prevent public disorder on all Trust sites The protection of patients, staff, contractors and visitors against acts of violence, aggression and abuse The protection of property belonging to the Trust, patients, staff, visitors and contractors against loss, theft and damage To assist with violent or aggressive patients at ward level Operate and answer the communication device, i.e. Radios or bleep, issued to staff in courteous manner and action the requests. Give directions and advice to patients and visitors across the Trust sites Log all security incidents using the Track Tik and Datix incident reporting system, pass on any relevant information to the rest of the team in the handover email addressed to the Security Department email address Keep police log numbers, security reports for police, contact police and security as and when required. Be responsible for security of CCTV information. Make sure all departments and staffs are aware of any security alerts. Respond to requests for assistance from wards and departments. To record all work requests accurately using the TrackTik System Using the correct system, dispatch tasks to Security in a fair and timely manner ensuring that they have all the relevant and adequate information required to carry out the task To accurately record when all tasks are issued and completed by all Security and Police staff To liaise with the Security Manager/ Supervisors and Team leaders to resolve any issues that may arise during their shift and make decisions as appropriate To report any problems or concerns relating to security staff activity To record all complaints received accurately using the appropriate paperwork in accordance with the Departmental Policy Monitor Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for all Trust sites Report identified faults in security systems to Estates Department Provide guidance and facilitate access to the CCTV system for the purpose of Police investigations in line with the Trust CCTV policy Maintain CCTV logs in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 To ensure that emergency procedures e.g. major incident, are carried out in accordance with the departmental policy using the approved paperwork as logged in the Emergency Preparedness file. Undertake any other duties relating to security which may be requested by the Security Manager / Supervisors and Team leaders This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed annually Any other duties in line with your grade that may be requested. For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Previous Security demonstrable experience using conflict resolution skills Proven ability to Communicate at all levels Demonstrable experience of working with challenging patients/individuals with challenging behaviour Demonstrable experience of using CCTV equipment
Desirable
Previous demonstrable experience of working in a hospital/healthcare environment Previous demonstrable experience working within the mental health sector
Qualifications Essential
Professional security qualification or applicable security industry demonstrable experience Control & Restraint Trained (NHS recognised standard) Conflict Resolution training & Breakaway technique trained Educated to GCSE (A to C/ 4-9) or equivalent
Desirable
Formal IT Training or willingness to undertake relevant training Customer service qualification or equivalent
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Ability to work under stressful conditions Previous demonstrable experience in dealing with the public
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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Plymouth CDC
Colin Campbell Court, Market Avenue
Plymouth
PL1 1TZ
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)