Purpose of Role
To provide dedicated, continuous supervision and support to a patient identified as requiring 1-to-1 security due to risks such as aggression, absconding, self-harm, or vulnerability. The role ensures the safety of the patient, staff, and others within the hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Continuous Supervision: Maintain constant observation of the assigned patient to ensure safety and prevent incidents such as absconding, self-harm, or aggression.
* Risk Prevention: Identify and respond to potential risks or triggers. Intervene early to de‑escalate situations using approved techniques.
* Patient Escort: Safely accompany the patient during movements within the hospital (e.g., to appointments, wards, or outdoor areas), ensuring secure and controlled transitions.
* Incident Management: Respond promptly to any incidents involving the patient. Support clinical staff during emergency situations or behavioural escalations.
* Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with nursing and medical staff. Report any changes in patient behaviour, mood, or condition.
* Documentation: Accurately record observations, incidents, and interventions in line with hospital procedures. Complete handover notes for continuity of care.
* Safeguarding & Confidentiality: Adhere to safeguarding protocols and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
* Professional Conduct: Maintain a calm, respectful, and non‑judgmental approach. Uphold hospital values and standards of behaviour.
* Compliance: Follow all relevant policies, including infection control, health and safety, and restraint protocols.
Additional Duties
1. Patient Supervision & Safety: Maintain constant visual and physical proximity to the assigned patient. Monitor for signs of distress, agitation, or risk behaviours. Intervene promptly and appropriately to prevent harm or escalation.
2. Escort Duties: Safely escort the patient to and from clinical areas, diagnostic appointments, or outdoor spaces. Ensure secure transitions between departments while maintaining dignity and privacy.
3. Incident Response: Act as first responder to behavioural incidents involving the patient. Support clinical staff in managing challenging behaviour using approved de‑escalation and restraint techniques if necessary. Complete incident reports accurately and promptly.
4. Communication & Collaboration: Liaise regularly with nursing, medical, and security teams regarding patient status and risk factors. Participate in handovers and multidisciplinary briefings. Report any changes in patient behaviour, mood, or condition.
5. Documentation: Maintain clear and accurate records of observations, interventions, and incidents. Complete daily logs and contribute to risk assessments as required.
6. Professional Conduct: Uphold a calm, respectful, and non‑judgmental approach at all times. Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to hospital values. Wear appropriate uniform and identification.
7. Compliance & Safeguarding: Follow all relevant hospital policies, including safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety. Ensure patient confidentiality and data protection standards are maintained.
8. Training & Development: Attend mandatory training sessions (e.g., PMVA, MAPA, safeguarding). Stay updated on best practices in patient safety and behavioural management.
Working in security at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust means being part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive environment for patients, staff, and visitors. As part of the wider OneLSC shared services programme, our security operations benefit from collaborative innovation and streamlined practices across multiple NHS trusts in the region. The role combines frontline responsibility with strategic input, offering opportunities to work with advanced CCTV systems, incident response protocols, and safeguarding procedures. Team members are valued for their professionalism, vigilance, and commitment to upholding NHS values, making it a rewarding and respected career path within the Trust.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Mar 2026.
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