About this role
Job summary
Our key priority is ensuring the safety of all patients, staff and visitors when they attend our hospitals and we provide a reassuring and professional approach in difficult situations when they need us most. We offer advice, support and training on security matters and always look to defuse and deescalate situations to achieve the best outcome. We respond to all security incidents, liaise with emergency services personnel and are a key link when escalating in the event of a major incident.
You'll join an experienced team operating in Basingstoke and Winchester hospitals and offer advice and support to Andover War Memorial Hospital. As a Bank Security Officer post you may be asked to attend either site and shifts may not be set into a regular pattern. We are looking for availability for shifts mid-week, days and nights, as well as weekends.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Security Officer you'll be a key member of the hospital team ensuring that staff and visitors remain safe and the building remains secure. You will be responsible for lock down of the hospital, attend security incidents and, where necessary, take appropriate measures to ensure the protection of staff and patients. As a Bank member of staff you may be required to work at either our Basingstoke or Winchester site and support the team as and when required.
What we look for:
Ability to communicate with staff, visitors and patients under challenging circumstances Experience in conflict resolution, diffusion and brake away techniques Previous experience working in an operational or customer services role Able to remain calm under pressure and in difficult situations A Flexible approach to working a variety of shifts and ability to travel to multiple sites when required
The spot rate for this role is £12.75 per hour, with a 12.07% uplift added on top to compensate not being paid holidays and sickness. The enhancements are then:
Nights and Saturdays - extra 35% Sundays and Bank Holidays - extra 69%
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
What we Offer:
Experience of working in a heath care setting in a diverse environment Support with an experienced Health4Work employee support team Competitive rates of pay and enhancements for unsociable hours Flexible working
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
oConflict Resolution Training oDiffusion and breakaway techniques oKnowledge of relevant laws /Trust procedures oGood basic education
Desirable
oHold SIA Licence
Experience & Knowledge Essential
oConflict resolution and diffusion oVerbal diffusion techniques oExperience in incident management
Desirable
Experience of working in a hospital and /or customer -driven service
Skills & Ability Essential
oAbility to communicate with staff, visitors and patients under challenging circumstances oAble to record details clearly and accurately
Desirable
Application clear / concise
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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Winchester
Winchester
SO22 5DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)