Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Intelligence and Resource Development Officer in the Security Directorate at Broadmoor Hospital.
The Intelligence and Resource Development Officer is responsible for assisting in the delivery of an efficient and effective security intelligence system to help ensure a safe and secure environment for all.The post holder will co-ordinate and administer the data input for the Security Intelligence/Information Reporting system.The post holder will be required to have current operational knowledge of patients, their clinical/security risks and general high risk behaviours that could adversely impact on the safety and security of the hospital. The post holder will interrogate the security database to produce statistical analysis to support the management and reduction of incidents of violence and aggression, subversion of security, hostage taking and other critical incidents.
Applicants must have the ability to contribute to and influence service development and possess excellent communication, investigatory, and analytical skills. An excellent working knowledge of the High Security Psychiatric Services (Arrangements for Safety and Security) Directions 2019, the National Clinical Security Framework, security policies and procedures is also essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work closely and with the Security Liaison Nurses and the Postal Monitors to maintain the safety and security of the hospital. This will include maintenance of the High Risk Register and Incompatibility List.
The role involves maintaining key relationships with the Director of Security, Security Operations Manager, SLNs, Clinical Nurse Managers, Team Leaders, Consultant Psychiatrists and other Clinical Team Members, Multidisciplinary staff both Clinical and Non-Clinical, Postal Monitors, Police, Prison Service personnel and other NHS Trusts
The post holder is required to assist in the delivery of an efficient and effective security intelligence system to help ensure a safe and secure environment for all and to establish and maintain effective links with all hospital staff and departments as well as key external agencies and organisations e.g. the Police, Prison Service etc.
The role involves the presentation of potentially complex and sensitive security related information to groups and meetings both internally and externally.
The post holder needs to pay great attention to detail and be able to maintain concentration and focus.The workload can be unpredictable including responding to and assisting in the management of serious incidents and emergency situations.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Educated to ‘A Level’ or possess an appropriate equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
2. Evidence of further education and qualifications relevant to clinical security
Desirable criteria
3. Security related qualification
4. Intelligence Analyst Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Experience of working with patients in a forensic services environment
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of office management
7. Experience of working with intelligence /information
8. Evidence of understanding of critical thinking - commensurate with research project work
Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. An understanding of patients within a forensic psychiatric setting
10. Up to date knowledge of data protection principles and their application
11. A knowledge of security systems and procedures in a high security psychiatric setting
12. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential
13. IT skills are essential
14. Must be able to produce high quality reports and correspondence
15. Must be well organised and possess good administrative skills
16. Must maintain strict confidentiality
17. Excellent oral communication skills
18. Team player with the ability to work alone
19. Be able to negotiate and influence others
20. Be able to liaise with other agencies
21. Adaptable to change
22. To be enthusiastic and committed to the improvement of service to the Hospital
23. To be energetic and determined to complete tasks on schedule
24. Display a good record of attendance
25. To be of high integrity
26. To be self-disciplined
Skills
Essential criteria
27. Ability to work autonomously as well as constructively in small and large teams.
28. Excellent communication skills and a confident speaker with the ability to provide specialist advice.
29. To be credible and able to influence at a senior level.
30. Good organisational and administrative skills, proficient in report writing.
31. Competent operator of IT equipment and programmes e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel.