Job summary
Job Opportunity: Security Apprenticeship - Barts Health NHS Trust
Join Our Apprenticeship Program:
We are offering an exciting opportunity for individuals to join our security team as part of a 18-month apprenticeship program. As an apprentice, you will work towards becoming a key member of our established security team, providing a highly visible, patient-focused, and professional security service. Our goal is to create a safe, secure, and crime-free environment for all patients, staff, visitors, and the public.
About the Role:
During the apprenticeship, you will undergo comprehensive training and gain hands-on experience across various Trust sites, including The Royal London, Mile End, Newham University, St Bartholomew, and Whipps Cross Hospitals. Flexibility in location, working hours, and travel is essential.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop towards becoming a fully trained and experienced security officer within a healthcare setting.
- Provide a visible and approachable security presence.
- Ensure the safety and security of all patients, staff, visitors, and the public.
- Attend to incidents and emergencies across multiple Trust sites.
- Participate in educational and development programs to achieve the necessary expertise and competencies.
Requirements:
- Commitment to completing a 18-month apprenticeship program.
- Flexibility regarding location, working hours, and travel.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Dedication to creating a safe environment.
If you are eager to learn, adaptable, and committed to contributing to the safety of our community, we encourage you to apply.
Apply Now to join our Security Apprenticeship Program at Barts Health NHS Trust and take the first step towards a rewarding career in healthcare security.
Apprenticeship specific
Have lived in the UK/EU for 3 years
If you hold an EU passport you need to have settlement status.
That the visa expiry is 15months post the completion of the apprenticeship
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: This Vacancy has been set a cap on number of applicants and may close earlier than the advertised end date if this is reached.**
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised that the minimum salary threshold must be met, therefore sponsorship cannot be guaranteed due to government guidelines. For further information visithttps://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: This Vacancy has been set a cap on number of applicants and may close earlier than the advertised end date if this is reached.**
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised that the minimum salary threshold must be met, therefore sponsorship cannot be guaranteed due to government guidelines. For further information visithttps://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- CCTV Licence
- IOSH Managing Safety
- ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
Experience
Essential
- Working in a multicultural and diverse environment
- Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve operational issues
- Knowledge of Security and reception industry protocols
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of NHS security procedures and processes
- Working knowledge of electronic security systems
- Basic experience of securing and presenting evidence for internal and external proceedings.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Good interpersonal skills with an emphasis on service user focused delivery
Other
Essential
- Knowledge of the CRS system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- CCTV Licence
- IOSH Managing Safety
- ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
Experience
Essential
- Working in a multicultural and diverse environment
- Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve operational issues
- Knowledge of Security and reception industry protocols
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of NHS security procedures and processes
- Working knowledge of electronic security systems
- Basic experience of securing and presenting evidence for internal and external proceedings.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Good interpersonal skills with an emphasis on service user focused delivery
Other
Essential
- Knowledge of the CRS system.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
