University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Security Supervisor

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Job summary

Supporting the Security Manager in the delivery of a robust cost effective Security Service to the Trust across all sites.

Main duties of the job

Protecting Staff, Patients and visitors from acts of violence and abuse and ensuring wherever possible evidence is gathered and preserved to secure conviction of offenders. This will on occasion involve direct engagement with patients and members of the public displaying challenging behaviour.

Undertake high profile patrols of all areas of the Trust Estate to deter & detect criminal activity directed against the Trust, its staff, patients and other assets.

Undertaking initial investigation of thefts and other security incidents across the Trust and providing crime prevention & remedial security advice to victims of crime and ward/department Managers

Maintaining records and monitoring crime trends locally and site wide

Provide line management support to Security Officers.

To establish and maintain positive working relationships with Police and criminal justice services.

The Post holder has freedom to act and provide advice and guidance without recourse to senior colleagues, including communication with external stakeholders

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.

Date posted

09 January 2024

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

279-5940093-JAN24

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work with the Security Manager, Police & CPS to ensure criminal cases are progressed accordingly, including attendance at Court.
Ensure Security incidents are investigated and reported in accordance with Trust Policy & Security Department procedures.
Deal sensitively and in an empathetic manner with staff, visitors & patients who present with complex and highly emotive issues as a result of the wider impact of crime including violence and physical assaults.
Ensure that all NHS security work is carried out within the professional and ethical procedures of the Security Dept.
Provide input to Capital Development schemes and refurbishments to maximise the opportunity to design out crime from the Trusts built environment and to achieve Secured by Design status for new build & refurbished estate.
Required to complete all duties of a Security Officer
Ensure the effective, secure & confidential management of data including sensitive personal data held by the Security department including compliance with relevant legislation.
To be able to use Trust Information systems to include, Security Logs, Datix, Rostering system and Security files.
Utilise new Information Technology equipment to improve efficiencies

Please see job description & person specs for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work with the Security Manager, Police & CPS to ensure criminal cases are progressed accordingly, including attendance at Court.
Ensure Security incidents are investigated and reported in accordance with Trust Policy & Security Department procedures.
Deal sensitively and in an empathetic manner with staff, visitors & patients who present with complex and highly emotive issues as a result of the wider impact of crime including violence and physical assaults.
Ensure that all NHS security work is carried out within the professional and ethical procedures of the Security Dept.
Provide input to Capital Development schemes and refurbishments to maximise the opportunity to design out crime from the Trusts built environment and to achieve Secured by Design status for new build & refurbished estate.
Required to complete all duties of a Security Officer
Ensure the effective, secure & confidential management of data including sensitive personal data held by the Security department including compliance with relevant legislation.
To be able to use Trust Information systems to include, Security Logs, Datix, Rostering system and Security files.
Utilise new Information Technology equipment to improve efficiencies

Please see job description & person specs for full details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in Healthcare Security
Math & English Level 2

Desirable

SIA Licence
Supervisory Experience

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in Healthcare Security
Math & English Level 2

Desirable

SIA Licence
Supervisory Experience

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

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

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

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

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