Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date 23.02.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 24.02.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.03.25
The postholder will provide operational support to the Deputy Facilities Manager in their management of Security services within Bradford Teaching Hospitals (BTHFT). The postholder will work closely with the Deputy Facilities Manager to support continuous review of services ensuring they are delivered in a cost effective and efficient manner.
This will involve establishing a good working knowledge of the Security service and developing good working relationships with the Head of Service, Deputy Facilities Manager, VPR Lead/LSMS, other Facilities Teams and service representatives across the Trust.
The jobholder will be required to support the management and development of a team consisting of 20-30 wte Security Officers and work collaboratively with Estates and other service colleagues within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Such other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as may normally be agreed with the jobholder.
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Support the Deputy Facilities Manager with day to day operational responsibility for Security service delivered at BRI/SLH, promoting quality and service improvements, legislative compliance, delivery of NHS initiatives and a customer driven approach.
2. Produce a weekly rota to ensure resources are used effectively in order to provide cover for service needs.
3. Approve staff annual leave requests in a timely manner in line with procedure and protocol.
4. Deputise for Deputy Facilities Manager and represent service area at relevant meetings such as Facilities Management Team Meeting.
5. Support the Deputy Facilities Manager to ensure effective cascade of communications and key information to all staff within service area.
6. Maintain effective working relationships with all staff within Estates & Facilities.
7. Understand and apply all HR policies & procedures appropriately.
8. Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff within own team.
9. Undertake appraisals ensuring that these happen in line with the incremental date, identifying training & development needs.
10. Identify underachieving services and/or individuals, provide support and coaching.
11. Assist the Deputy Facilities Manager to undertake investigations in line with the Human Resources Trust Policies.
12. Support the Deputy Facilities Manager in managing the sickness and absence of staff.
13. Work closely with the business management hub to review audits undertaken.
14. Support the Deputy Facilities Manager to monitor, maintain and improve the quality of the service.
15. Ensure that all health and safety responsibilities are met within service area.
16. Monitor Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) requirements across the service.
17. Assist the Deputy Facilities Manager in the identification of the departmental Waste Reduction Plan.
18. Liaise closely with clinical colleagues to ascertain any extra activity requests.
19. Operate within the data protection act 2018 (DPA) and monitor closed circuit television (CCTV) and associated equipment.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of using policies, procedures and codes of practice, in accordance with published and updated NHS & statutory guidelines.
* Previous supervisory experience.
* Security experience.
* Experience of investigating risk incidents and RIDDOR reporting.
* Previous experience of monitoring CCTV, intruder alarms & access control equipment.
* Previous NHS experience.
Skills
* Demonstrate the ability to work confidently, efficiently and effectively with colleagues.
* Computer literate including ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to cope with stressful working environments.
* Ability to problem solve and use own initiative.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload, and operate in a flexible style.
Knowledge
* Understanding of information governance and confidentiality.
* Understanding of equality & diversity issues.
* Knowledge of managing human and financial resources.
* Knowledge of infection control and its impact on service delivery.
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
* Hold a current SIA CCTV licence, or be willing to undertake 5 day course within 1st month of employment.
* Must hold a full clean driving licence.
* Hold or be working towards a recognised and relevant professional qualification (NVQ3 or equivalent).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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