Job summary
Security Manager
Division: Estates & Facilities
Band: 7
Salary: £40,057 - £45,839 per annum/pro rata
Interview Date: Week commencing 6th December 2021
We are recruiting for an Security Managerwho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for leading the strategic direction of the organisations security management with a dedicated security team providing excellence in security management standards, including car parking enforcement.
You will have overall responsibility for the management, monitoring and co-ordination of the security service provided by Medway NHS Foundation. As the competent person for security, the post holder will be the on-site expert in security matters and accountable to the Board via the Security Management Director.
The post holder will act as the competent person for the Trust by advising and monitoring of security incidents and will investigate all aspects of crime and report these where appropriate to the relevant statutory body.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
We offer many flexible and part-time working opportunities and all of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme. We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity.
The Trust is taking take positive action to ensure that we can recruit and retain people from under-represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trusts and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Boards policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working in a multidisciplinary team covering fire safety, health and safety, moving and handling as well as security, and will be expected to provide cover for other colleagues during periods of annual leave and sickness.
Lead the security staff in the provision of a high quality service by providing expert knowledge, direction and advice on practical applications and measuring performance via agreed KPIs.
Act as the Trusts competent person for security, ensuring a Pro-Security culture is delivered including deterrence, prevention, detection, investigation, sanctions and redress, with emphasis on tackling violence and aggression, protection of assets, security of drugs and hazardous materials, and protection of maternity & paediatric units.
Interpret professional guidelines and through practical application initiate, develop and ensure policies are implemented across the Trust to ensure enhanced security of all individuals and Trust property. Ensure work is carried out in a professional and ethical manner.
Continually critically evaluate security systems to ensure security is not compromised given the constantly changing and developing environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working in a multidisciplinary team covering fire safety, health and safety, moving and handling as well as security, and will be expected to provide cover for other colleagues during periods of annual leave and sickness.
Lead the security staff in the provision of a high quality service by providing expert knowledge, direction and advice on practical applications and measuring performance via agreed KPIs.
Act as the Trusts competent person for security, ensuring a Pro-Security culture is delivered including deterrence, prevention, detection, investigation, sanctions and redress, with emphasis on tackling violence and aggression, protection of assets, security of drugs and hazardous materials, and protection of maternity & paediatric units.
Interpret professional guidelines and through practical application initiate, develop and ensure policies are implemented across the Trust to ensure enhanced security of all individuals and Trust property. Ensure work is carried out in a professional and ethical manner.
Continually critically evaluate security systems to ensure security is not compromised given the constantly changing and developing environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Security Management qualification
- SIA Licence Holder
- First Aid qualification
- Control, Arrest and Restraint Certificate
- Degree or equivalent in relevant field
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all statutory security legal requirements including their application in a healthcare setting
- Access control, CCTV and security alarm systems
- Knowledge of CQC requirements
Experience
Essential
- Working in customer facing service environment within the NHS
- Significant experience of working as a security service provider or in the police force
- Significant management experience of large multi team security operations
Skills
Essential
- Proven staff management skills
- Leadership - The ability to set out a clear direction, to inspire others and to assume command
- Has an inherent ability to self-manage workload and understands the complexity of the organisation in order to operate effectively at local, regional and national level
Values Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time when you have gone the extra mile to help someone
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Security Management qualification
- SIA Licence Holder
- First Aid qualification
- Control, Arrest and Restraint Certificate
- Degree or equivalent in relevant field
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all statutory security legal requirements including their application in a healthcare setting
- Access control, CCTV and security alarm systems
- Knowledge of CQC requirements
Experience
Essential
- Working in customer facing service environment within the NHS
- Significant experience of working as a security service provider or in the police force
- Significant management experience of large multi team security operations
Skills
Essential
- Proven staff management skills
- Leadership - The ability to set out a clear direction, to inspire others and to assume command
- Has an inherent ability to self-manage workload and understands the complexity of the organisation in order to operate effectively at local, regional and national level
Values Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time when you have gone the extra mile to help someone
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).
Additional information
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).
