Job summary Are you looking for something a bit different, a new challenge, a varied role? Wathwood is an award-winning mental health hospital and prides itself on providing the highest quality of care to our patients. We are seeking to recruit a Security Liaison Team Member to join our small security team and wider fantastic multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital. You will be responsible for the monitoring and auditing of security equipment and systems in line with SSOTMs, patient searching, room searching and liaison with the wards. Experience of working in a forensic setting is desirable but not essential. You will also be expected to assist other department within the Hospital, as and when required. We are 24/7 department with a flexible approach to working, staff are rostered to cover the department 365 days per year with a high emphasis on wellbeing. Main duties of the job We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated individual to join our team, in a challenging but rewarding role, to make a difference to the lives of our patients. Therefore, applicants will need to: Have excellent interpersonal skillsThe ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamBe committed to providing the highest standards of care in a secure environmentPromote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling We want to help our staff reach their full potential and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to success. This includes a supportive and strong health and well-being team. You will participate as a member of the security/reception team in delivering appropriate care packages with other disciplines as required within well established procedures, carrying out care duties with supervision available and close by. To routinely participate in communication and feedback to supervisors. The four wards allow a gradual progression so patients can develop their life skills and become better prepared for life in a less restrictive environment. About us Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons. As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank. Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team. We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust. If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you TeamNottsHC Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum (Pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-064-25-FS Job locations Wathwood Hospital Gipsy Green Lane ROTHERHAM S63 7TQ Job description Job responsibilities You will participate as a member of the security team in ensuring appropriate standards of service are met and maintained in line with the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities You will participate as a member of the security team in ensuring appropriate standards of service are met and maintained in line with the attached job description. Person Specification Aptitudes / Skills Essential Good verbal/written communication skills Ability to work as part of a team Qualifications Desirable Commitment to undertake training Good General Education (GCSE English and Maths) Experience Desirable Experience of working in a healthcare setting Experience of working with patients who display challenging behaviour Person Specification Aptitudes / Skills Essential Good verbal/written communication skills Ability to work as part of a team Qualifications Desirable Commitment to undertake training Good General Education (GCSE English and Maths) Experience Desirable Experience of working in a healthcare setting Experience of working with patients who display challenging behaviour 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Wathwood Hospital Gipsy Green Lane ROTHERHAM S63 7TQ Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)