Job overview
As a Security Officer you’ll be a key member of the hospital team ensuring that staff and visitors remain safe and the building remains secure. You will be responsible for lock down of the hospital, attend security incidents and, where necessary, take appropriate measures to ensure the protection of staff and patients.
Who we are:
Our key priority is ensuring the safety of all patients, staff and visitors when they attend our hospitals and we provide a reassuring and professional approach in difficult situations when they need us most. We offer advice, support and training on security matters and always look to defuse and deescalate situations to achieve the best outcome. We respond to all security incidents, liaise with emergency services personnel and are a key link when escalating in the event of a major incident.
You’ll join an experienced team operating in Basingstoke and Winchester hospitals and offer advice and support to Andover War Memorial Hospital. You’ll join a shift rotation working 12 hour shifts covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays in a 4 on 4 off pattern.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide a point of contact for advice on security matters and actively promote a pro-security culture within the organisation
2. Attend security incidents and, where necessary, take appropriate measures to ensure the protection of staff and patients.
3. Complete detailed incident reports and follow up on police and court actions.
4. Report crime to the police.
5. Manage car park issues and where necessary apply warning notices
6. Support Portering at night.
Working for our organisation
About the trust:
The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.
Created in January 2012 the Foundation Trust prioritises the provision of exceptional, compassionate, care delivered by the valued staff working in a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. HHFT employs circa 6,000 people and had a turnover of £382m in 17/18
Four core values (CARE) Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage. These are in place to support of four clear objectives, provide outstanding care of patients, empowering all members of staff, sustainable growth and innovating for the future.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. Conflict Resolution Training
8. Diffusion and breakaway techniques
9. Knowledge of relevant laws /Trust procedures
10. Good basic education
Desirable criteria
11. Hold SIA Licence
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
12. Conflict resolution and diffusion
13. Verbal diffusion techniques
14. Experience in incident management
Desirable criteria
15. Experience of working in a hospital and /or customer –driven service
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
16. Ability to communicate with staff, visitors and patients under challenging circumstances
17. Able to record details clearly and accurately
Desirable criteria
18. Application clear / concise