Band 4 security liaison worker - ardenleigh hospital

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Security Liaison Worker - Ardenleigh Hospital

The closing date is 05 May 2026

You will be expected to meet high standards of physical, relational and procedural security within our medium secure mental health service. You will be recruited to support Ardenleigh Hospital, which is a Medium Secure Unit. While you will be based in one of our three MSUs you may need to support the other MSU sites within Birmingham. We are looking for a post holder who is enthusiastic, self‑motivated and efficient, who can work as part of a team and independently. Ideally the post holder would have experience of working in secure environments and must hold a working understanding of the concepts of physical, procedural and relational security. You will have an eye for detail, be able to undertake audits, searches and checks and be able to identify and implement changes to working practices to enhance security in the service. You may also be required to provide cover for the Control Room where full training will be offered.

Main duties of the job

• Support, develop and work in line with policies and procedures for risk, security, health and safety management.
• Provide advice and support to staff on security‑related issues and contribute to wider risk management.
• Act as a role model for staff and service users, positively reflecting the values of the organisation.
• Support the Reception and Security Manager, the ANP for Risk and Security and wider nurse management team, and be adaptable and flexible to the needs of the service.
• Assist with major incident planning and incident management within the Specialist and Complex Care Programme.
• Work rotational shifts as per the needs of the service.

About us

We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. Our 4,000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year.

We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse and, in places, characterised by high levels of deprivation which increase demand for our services and the necessity to ensure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK).

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible; this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Level 3 Diploma in a related area of practice.

Skills

• Ability to use I.C.T based software including presentation and teaching skills.
• Experience of working in a secure mental health environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it is 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 name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

£28,392 to £31,157 a year, pro rata