University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Security Officer

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Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trustare seeking mature, honest, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed individuals, who are able to work in a team and as an individual on own initiative. You will be complimenting existing security teams based in the busy environment of the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. You will be required to perform duties within all premises in University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. You must be capable of protecting staff, patients and visitors and dealing with untoward incidents. Ideally you will have experience of dealing with the public in a customer orientated environment and be of a calm, sympathetic nature whilst maintaining an authoritative manner. Some control room duties will be required.

Main duties of the job

You will come into contact with difficult, aggressive and sometimes violent individuals as well as patients and visitors. You will be given formal training in Conflict management & Physical Intervention Techniques. A degree of physical and mental robustness is required.

If you have any doubts about your physical abilities or any health problems that will make you more liable to physical or mental harm you should consider carefully whether to apply.

About us

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops.At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Details

Date posted

17 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-5673384-OCT23

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential requirements for this role are good communication skills, good understanding of written and spoken English, staying calm under pressure and being able to sustain lengthy periods of concentration. Full training will be provided but experience of working in Security in a Healthcare or Higher Education establishment would be advantageous. Applicants must have possessed a full, current, clean driving license (car) for a minimum of 2 years. Hours of work will be as required, but based on a 37.5 hour week pro rota, rostered duties will include 12 hour shifts at weekends, nights and bank holidays.

Please see job description and person specs for full details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential requirements for this role are good communication skills, good understanding of written and spoken English, staying calm under pressure and being able to sustain lengthy periods of concentration. Full training will be provided but experience of working in Security in a Healthcare or Higher Education establishment would be advantageous. Applicants must have possessed a full, current, clean driving license (car) for a minimum of 2 years. Hours of work will be as required, but based on a 37.5 hour week pro rota, rostered duties will include 12 hour shifts at weekends, nights and bank holidays.

Please see job description and person specs for full details

Person Specification

Full Clean Manual UK Driving Licence

Essential

  • Licence & Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English & Math grades 3 - 9

Desirable

  • GCSE English & Math grades 5 - 9
  • SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor Licence
  • SIA Level 2 CCTV Operators Licence
  • Conflict Resolution Training
  • Experience within Healthcare Security
Person Specification

Full Clean Manual UK Driving Licence

Essential

  • Licence & Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English & Math grades 3 - 9

Desirable

  • GCSE English & Math grades 5 - 9
  • SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor Licence
  • SIA Level 2 CCTV Operators Licence
  • Conflict Resolution Training
  • Experience within Healthcare Security

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Security Supervisor

Charlie Mechen

Charlie.Mechen@nhs.net

01273696955

Details

Date posted

17 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-5673384-OCT23

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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