Trust Search Dog Handler

Job summary

Trust Search Dog Handler - Band 7 - 0 hours

This is a zero hours position, you could be asked to work on an irregular basis at any point over 7 days of the week between 8am and 8pm with no fixed hours or working pattern.

The hours are not guaranteed and may cease or reduce if there is a change in demand.

We are seeking to recruit a Search Dog Handler to join the Safety Security & Resilience Team. Dog will be provided by the Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the key corporate teams within the Trust,

This Post will provide additional support to our current Drug search facility for ward/unit and departmental managers across the organisation or on request from other NHS Trusts within the North East region.

Reporting direct to the Safety Security & Resilience Manager you will be providing a service to the organisation by supporting the current Search Dog Handlers by providing cover during periods of leave or increased activity, in the use and effective handling of a Drug search dog to eliminate the use and supply of illegal drugs with the intent of reducing levels of anti-social behaviour. Whilst maintaining close liaison work with Police on successful Drug Finds and ensure the safe handling of substances on a 'find'.

Develop a safe system of evidence preservation to ensure successful prosecution and subsequent sanctions of offenders.

Main duties of the job

It is essential that the applicant is Educated to Masters level or Equivalent experience,

Hold a Nationally recognised Dog Handling License,

Have an awareness of Health and Safety related threats which may compromise the search dog or the handlers safety whilst conducting searches.

Have Search Experience and the ability to effectively manage a search procedure

Possess a good level of communication skills both Oral and written and have experience of producing witness statements compromising of any evidence gained.

Have experience of Risk management processes and the ability to produce written risk assessments associated with the role.

Have experience of producing and providing reports to senior management which demonstrate the effectiveness of the role, any trends or emerging themes associated with the detection of illegal drugs.

Have experience of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Misuse of Drugs Act and Memorandums of Understanding

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

The post holder will Act as a key advisor in the Human behaviours associated with the supply and use of illegal Drugs and the promotion of patient rehabilitation

The Post holder will be responsible for the health and wellbeing of the Trust Narcotics Search Dog: this includes feeding, grooming, exercising and monitoring the health of the Dog on a daily basis, cleaning, maintaining and caring for the dog's living, working and transport environments on a daily/weekly basis

The Post holder will maintain their own and the dogs re-accreditation/licensing arrangements by assessments attend refresher training periodically every year and maintain a good level of Physical fitness to ensure the dog is adequately controlled during working visits to wards/units and departments across the Trust.

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

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