Job summary
This is a new role within the Security Management Team in which the post holder will be an integral member of the team. it is an exciting time as the Security Management Team is expanding and developing the service functions within the Trust. The post holder will have a background in I.T. systems and will be responsible for developing the improvement and integration of I.T. Security Systems and maintaining them to ensure the highest level of physical security across the Trust's sites.
The purpose of this role is to provide dedicated and consistent development and administration of the Security Systems including CCTV, access control, alarm management, electronic key management and support for the Security Management in the use of the Trust's incident reporting system. The post holder will also provide support as required to the Security Core Skills Trainer.
Main duties of the job
The Security Management Team is a new team made up of highly experienced security professionals who are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its staff, patients, visitors and Trust assets. The Team is highly motivated and extremely busy. Many of our workstreams are new within the Trust so the post holder will be instrumental in effecting change to security system, policies and procedures. If you enjoy a challenge, want to make a difference and have the appropriate skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.
Photo I.D. / Access Control Systems
- Assisting with the planned transition from several photo I.D card systems and two access control systems to a single unified photo I.D./access control system.
- Maintaining the Photo I.D./access control system
- Developing functionality between security systems and administration of those systems
Trust Incident Reporting System
- Review security and violence related incident reports to ensure additional data is collated from other I.T. sources particularly regarding key demographics and report production.
Security Core Skills Training
- Assisting the Security Core Skills Trainer with administrative tasks and systems.
Sanctions
- Provide centralised administration of all sanctions issued by the Trust against individuals who have assaulted or verbally abused staff.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC or Diploma in I.T. or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
- GCSEs Grades A - C including English and Maths
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Acute Healthcare knowledge
- Worked with access control systems and electronic Incident Reporting Systems
- Good working knowledge of MS Word & Excel
Desirable
- Worked with ACT access control system, HIKVision & Wisenet CCTV Systems
- Worked with Electronic Patient Records
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse data and create audit reports
- Ability to analyse security systems (both within single systems or where systems are linked) and fault find; identify and implement solutions
- Plan and organise tasks and activities, this role will develop processes that are not currently in place to meet the security needs of the Security Service and the Trust in general
- Be able to co-ordinate workloads with other departments, e.g. recruitment for issuing new starter I.D. access cards and other departments as the access control system is expanded across the Trust.
- Implement policies which currently do not exist regarding administration of security systems and advise Line management of working practices which will lead to more efficient service and enhanced security of hospitals premises and staff.
Desirable
- Database management
- Ability to work using own initiative
- Ability to organize and prioritise own workload
- Ability to teach others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC or Diploma in I.T. or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
- GCSEs Grades A - C including English and Maths
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Acute Healthcare knowledge
- Worked with access control systems and electronic Incident Reporting Systems
- Good working knowledge of MS Word & Excel
Desirable
- Worked with ACT access control system, HIKVision & Wisenet CCTV Systems
- Worked with Electronic Patient Records
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse data and create audit reports
- Ability to analyse security systems (both within single systems or where systems are linked) and fault find; identify and implement solutions
- Plan and organise tasks and activities, this role will develop processes that are not currently in place to meet the security needs of the Security Service and the Trust in general
- Be able to co-ordinate workloads with other departments, e.g. recruitment for issuing new starter I.D. access cards and other departments as the access control system is expanded across the Trust.
- Implement policies which currently do not exist regarding administration of security systems and advise Line management of working practices which will lead to more efficient service and enhanced security of hospitals premises and staff.
Desirable
- Database management
- Ability to work using own initiative
- Ability to organize and prioritise own workload
- Ability to teach others
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.
