Please note if you commence in post prior to October 2024, you will be paid in line with 2023/2024 agenda for change pay scales.
Closing Date: 12th October 2024
Interview Date: 22nd October 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Main duties of the job
In particular, the LSMS will lead on:
1. The effective day-to-day operation of the security, portering and switchboard staff, waste management, traffic control, car park operations, accommodation and linen which impact across the whole Trust.
2. The proactive and reactive operational security management of property/asset protection as well as dealing with violence and aggression against staff, patients and visitors ensuring that preventative control measures are put in place.
3. The development of Trust and Departmental operational security policies and guidelines, through the interpretation of complex legislation, national guidance and confidential inquiry reports.
4. Maintaining positive working relationships with police and criminal justice services.
5. The planning, development and introduction of change for the Security Services Department as Trust and service needs require.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever-evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e xcellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in-house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job responsibilities
1. Acting as a point of contact for the Technical Services Department in a customer-facing role to promote the role of the Security Department across the Trust.
2. Providing general security advice, information and guidance to all grades of staff and Trust clients, to gain their agreement and co-operation to enable staff to undertake their work efficiently and effectively.
3. To assist with security-related risk assessments in all areas of the Trust to identify security weaknesses and formulate action plans to improve security, and be an integral part of the risk management strategy working closely with the Health and Safety Officer, Estates Fire Adviser, Head of Governance and the Risk Management Team to ensure a consistent approach to risk management.
4. To assist with interpretation of statutory legislation and advise on the required standards necessary to ensure compliance within the Trust.
5. Routine and advanced sickness management to include reviews and the setting of targets.
6. Performance Development Reviews.
7. General counselling, arranging support where necessary.
8. To ensure that security, portering and switchboard staff complete their duties in accordance with Trust Operational Procedures and monitor performance. Formulate action plans where improvements are necessary.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, for more information please find that the full details can be found in the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
* Significant experience of delivering practical skills training to groups.
* Extensive experience of security and personal safety risk assessment.
* Extensive knowledge and experience in security and personal safety theory and practice, achieved through experience in an appropriate setting and maintained through research into current best practice and future developments.
* Experience of formal investigation and report writing within the boundaries of confidentiality.
* Minimum of five years experience in related areas of security management.
* Minimum of two years management experience in managing large staff groups.
* Technical knowledge in relation to security, portering and switchboard services.
* Knowledge of the statutory requirements governing the provision of security within the NHS.
* Experience of working in the NHS and good understanding of its processes.
Qualification and Professional Training
* Degree in a related subject or equivalent experience gained in the subject.
* Accredited Security Management Specialist, minimum of foundation level training for LSMS.
* Recognised training/teaching qualification or willingness to gain.
* Evidence of continuing professional development and acquiring new skills/knowledge.
Skills & Abilities
* Understanding of the legal and court system in relation to criminal prosecutions and civil actions.
* Technical knowledge of security and personal protection equipment and systems.
* Experience of analyzing complex information and presenting to a wide range of audiences.
* Competent in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques.
* Ability to work with people in a distressed and vulnerable state to obtain accurate factual and relevant information.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with staff in other specialist areas, departments and care groups.
* Ability to analyze complex factual and technical information, make recommendations and take appropriate actions.
* Numerical skills including the ability to produce and interpret incident statistics.
* Competency in the use of Microsoft Office and confidence to use other software applications.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to work within set timescales and deadlines.
* Good organization skills.
* Interviewing skills or willingness to gain.
Personal Qualities
* Calm, friendly and approachable manner.
* Pro-active and enthusiastic approach to service delivery and development.
* Flexible approach to the needs of the service and adaptable to changing needs.
* Willingness to become part of a close-knit team.
* Ability to work using own initiative and organize own workload without supervision, allocating work as necessary.
* Ability to respond urgently to incidents and the requirements of the role.
* Ability to travel as required.
Other - specialist knowledge
* To be the trust lead specialist in this field.
* The ability and experience to work autonomously, in accordance with NHS Protect guidance, statutory requirements and Trust policies and procedures.
* Specialized knowledge in relation to the management of security risks.
* Knowledge of security-related legislation and relevant Codes of practice, Risk assessments and Health and Safety legislation.
* Knowledge of the statutory requirements governing the provision of Security within the NHS.
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.
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