Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for four people to join our Health, Safety and Security Team as Security / Violence and Aggression Officers.
The four vacancies are spread across the Health Board with one vacancy in each of Glangwili General Hospital (Carmarthen), Prince Philip Hospital (Llanelli), Withybush General Hospital (Haverfordwest) & Bronglais General Hospital (Aberystwyth).
Main duties of the job
The main duties of these roles is to:
- Support the operational management arrangements at the Health Board's General Hospital sites and associated sites, including day to day management of access control, CCTV and Staff ID badge systems;
- Assist the Health Board Security Adviser and Violence and Aggression Case Manager in their duties;
- Provide advice and training to staff in personal safety and provide support to staff affected by violence and aggression.
Level 3 Diploma in Security Management or equivalent experience and knowledge along with Security Service experience in healthcare (or security related service) are essential. Experience of the criminal justice process with enforcement agencies including victim/witness support and thorough knowledge of security related standards and procedures are desirable.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 15 & 16 December 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 15 & 16 December 2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Security Management or equivalent experience and knowledge
- Security management or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Risk Management techniques and processes.
- Knowledge of CCTV and practical application of the law
- Knowledge of criminal justice process
Desirable
- SIA registration
- Health and Safety Qualification
- Understanding of secure by design and crime prevention
- Understanding of the Protection of Premises Act 2025
- Thorough knowledge of security related standards and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Security Service experience in healthcare (or security related service)
- Security Management experience in healthcare (or security related service)
- Experience in training delivery
- Experience of audits and inspections
Desirable
- Experience of the criminal justice process with enforcement agencies including victim/witness support
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Security Management or equivalent experience and knowledge
- Security management or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Risk Management techniques and processes.
- Knowledge of CCTV and practical application of the law
- Knowledge of criminal justice process
Desirable
- SIA registration
- Health and Safety Qualification
- Understanding of secure by design and crime prevention
- Understanding of the Protection of Premises Act 2025
- Thorough knowledge of security related standards and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Security Service experience in healthcare (or security related service)
- Security Management experience in healthcare (or security related service)
- Experience in training delivery
- Experience of audits and inspections
Desirable
- Experience of the criminal justice process with enforcement agencies including victim/witness support
Other
Desirable
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili, Prince Philip, Withybush & Bronglais Hospital
Carmarthen, Llanelli, Haverfordwest & Aberystwyth
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
