At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job overview
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.
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1. 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Patient Supervision & Safety
* Maintain constant visual and physical proximity to the assigned patient.
* Monitor for signs of distress, agitation, or risk behaviors (e.g., self-harm, aggression, absconding).
* 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 behavioral incidents involving the patient.
* Support clinical staff in managing challenging behavior 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 behavior, 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 behavioral management.
Dear Potential Applicant,
It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
* Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
* This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
* Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
* Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.
This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.
We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone or email [email protected] or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH