Security Officer

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Security Officer

Department Security & Car Parking

Band 3 £22,816 - £24,336 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Rotating 12 hour shifts

We are looking to recruit a Security Officer to perform a wide range of duties related to the Security function within the trust, ensuring a high standard of service delivery in relation to security and car-park functions. Duties will include security patrols, operating CCTV, responding to code victor immediate assistance calls, assisting the Police with their enquiries and contributing to the reduction in criminal activity on site.

The successful candidate will be required to work without supervision and use a high level of initiative in decision making.

We are looking for someone with the ability to think quickly on their feet, able to use their initiative and sometimes make difficult decisions. They will be required to work closely with managers of all levels, including Executive Directors.They must have a friendly personality but also able to be firm if required.

If you require further information, please contact Alan Brooks or Steve Goodger on 01908 995966.

Interview: 19.02.2024

Main duties of the job

Work closely on clinical areas with patients who demonstrate abusive and aggressive actions towards staff and other patients
Patrol the site as directed according to the needs of the Trust in order to best protect staff, patients, visitors and Trust property
Evict "undesirable" persons from the Trust premises using minimal force; or to restrain these individuals when necessary and appropriate in order to protect members of the public, staff or Trust property in accordance with British law
Use CCTV monitoring equipment in order to improve security of Trust premises and to provide evidence to external agencies where necessary and appropriate.
Use CCTV monitoring equipment in order to improve security of Trust premises and to provide evidence to external agencies where necessary and appropriate
Work within the Trust's "codes of practice" relating to CCTV, Data Protection, Human Rights, Freedom of Information and any other relevant legislation
Act as first point of contact in responding to incidents and reports of crime. Communicating to outside agencies and liaising with the victims and witnesses of crime. Completing relevant reports, statements and paperwork as required.

Respond to "Major Incident" and "Code Victor" to secure any affected area of the site and control access and egress to authorised personnel only until instructed by senior management.
Undertake general security checks of the site ensuring the integrity of all access and entry points.

About us

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

Free on-site parking
Free tea and coffee
Great flexible workingopportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

Date posted

24 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

430-CORP1240A

Job locations

Car Parking (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

A good general standard of education or significant experience in the industry.
Certificate in Control and restraint techniques

Experience

Essential

Use of Microsoft office and database applications

Desirable

Significant experience in NHS, public sector organisation or relevant experience.
Significant experience of CCTV and Access Control

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

To work on own initiative, plans, organises and manages own workload and that of others. Prioritise duties at short notice.
Flexible and mature in approach to carrying out duties according to circumstance
Excellent communication skills at all levels
To have high levels of tact and diplomacy, and to demonstrate assertiveness when required to resolve situations
Physically fit and able to stand most of the day
Understand, recognise and be sensitive to situations that potentially could become major incidents and pose a threat to individuals and the organisation
To be able to manage conflicting demands and prioritise workload, especially when working alone
To be able to manage conflicting demands and prioritise workload, especially when working alone

Personal and people development

Desirable

Committed to lifelong learning and use of knowledge management

Communication

Essential

Excellent communication skills across all levels

Specific requirements

Essential

Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

A good general standard of education or significant experience in the industry.
Certificate in Control and restraint techniques

Experience

Essential

Use of Microsoft office and database applications

Desirable

Significant experience in NHS, public sector organisation or relevant experience.
Significant experience of CCTV and Access Control

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

To work on own initiative, plans, organises and manages own workload and that of others. Prioritise duties at short notice.
Flexible and mature in approach to carrying out duties according to circumstance
Excellent communication skills at all levels
To have high levels of tact and diplomacy, and to demonstrate assertiveness when required to resolve situations
Physically fit and able to stand most of the day
Understand, recognise and be sensitive to situations that potentially could become major incidents and pose a threat to individuals and the organisation
To be able to manage conflicting demands and prioritise workload, especially when working alone
To be able to manage conflicting demands and prioritise workload, especially when working alone

Personal and people development

Desirable

Committed to lifelong learning and use of knowledge management

Communication

Essential

Excellent communication skills across all levels

Specific requirements

Essential

Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Car Parking (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Car Parking (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Security & Car Parks Manager

Alan Brooks

Alan.Brooks@mkuh.nhs.uk

Date posted

24 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

430-CORP1240A

Job locations

Car Parking (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Supporting documents

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