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, a Medium Secure Unit. While based at 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, able to work as part of a team and independently. Ideally the candidate will have experience working in secure environments and hold a working understanding of the concepts of physical, procedural and relational security.
Responsibilities
* Maintain an eye for detail, undertake audits, searches and checks, and identify and implement changes to improve security practices.
* Provide cover for the Control Room with full training offered.
* Support, develop and work in line with policies and procedures for risk, security, health and safety management.
* Advise and support staff on security‑related issues and contribute to wider risk management.
* Act as a role model for staff and service users, reflecting the values of the organisation.
* Assist the Reception and Security Manager, the ANP for Risk and Security, and the wider nurse management team, maintaining adaptability and flexibility.
* 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.
Qualifications and Experience
Prior experience in a medium secure environment and a solid understanding of physical, procedural and relational security concepts are required.
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