Job summary We are seeking to recruit a Search Dog Handler to join the Safety Security & Resilience Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the key corporate teams within the Trust. This Post provides a dedicated Drug search facility for ward/unit and departmental managers across the organisation or on request from other NHS Trusts within the North East region. Reporting direct to the Safety Security & Resilience Manager you will be providing a service to the organisation, in the use and effective handling of a Drug search dog to eliminate the use and supply of illegal drugs with the intent of reducing levels of anti-social behaviour. Whilst maintaining close liaison work with Police on successful Drug Finds and ensure the safe handling of substances on a 'find'. Main duties of the job Develop a safe system of evidence preservation to ensure successful prosecution and subsequent sanctions of offenders. The post holder will Act as a key advisor in the Human behaviours associated with the supply and use of illegal Drugs and the promotion of patient rehabilitation The Post holder will be responsible for the health and wellbeing of the Trust Narcotics Search Dog: this includes feeding, grooming, exercising and monitoring the health of the Dog on a daily basis, cleaning, maintaining and caring for the dog's living, working and transport environments on a daily/weekly basis The Post holder will maintain their own and the dogs re-accreditation/licensing arrangements by assessments attend refresher training periodically every year and maintain a good level of Physical fitness to ensure the dog is adequately controlled during working visits to wards/units and departments across the Trust. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. The post holder will Act as a key advisor in the Human behaviours associated with the supply and use of illegal Drugs and the promotion of patient rehabilitation The Post holder will be responsible for the health and wellbeing of the Trust Narcotics Search Dog: this includes feeding, grooming, exercising and monitoring the health of the Dog on a daily basis, cleaning, maintaining and caring for the dog's living, working and transport environments on a daily/weekly basis The Post holder will maintain their own and the dogs re-accreditation/licensing arrangements by assessments attend refresher training periodically every year and maintain a good level of Physical fitness to ensure the dog is adequately controlled during working visits to wards/units and departments across the Trust. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 263-SS24-086-EW Job locations St Nicholas Hospital Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 3XT Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 22nd October 2024 Closing date : 5th November 2024 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 22nd October 2024 Closing date : 5th November 2024 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification in Safety Accredited Local Security Management Specialist Hold a Nationally recognised Dog Handling License Knowledge and Experience Essential Five year's experience in a similar role Experience caring for dogs Have a good knowledge of (eg Dogs act 1871, dangerous dogs act 1991 and animal welfare act 2006) Detailed knowledge of Misuse of drugs legislation and Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 Skills and Competencies Essential Good organisational skills, time management and prioritisation and planning. Excellent communication skills Training and facilitation skills Problem solving & decision making Information technology skills Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification in Safety Accredited Local Security Management Specialist Hold a Nationally recognised Dog Handling License Knowledge and Experience Essential Five year's experience in a similar role Experience caring for dogs Have a good knowledge of (eg Dogs act 1871, dangerous dogs act 1991 and animal welfare act 2006) Detailed knowledge of Misuse of drugs legislation and Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 Skills and Competencies Essential Good organisational skills, time management and prioritisation and planning. Excellent communication skills Training and facilitation skills Problem solving & decision making Information technology skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address St Nicholas Hospital Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 3XT Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)