Job Description
Job overviewThe Security Operations Lead will support the Trust Security Manager in delivering a safe and secure environment across all LYPFT sites. The post-holder will help lead, coordinate, and improve Trust-wide security operations, including incident management, access control, CCTV governance, contractor oversight, policy development, and site security assurance. They will act as a senior point of contact for operational security issues, deputising for the Security Manager where required and ensuring a consistent, professional approach to safety, compliance, and service delivery.Main duties of the job• Support the day-to-day management and delivery of security services across LYPFT sites.• Deputise for the Trust Security Manager, providing leadership, decision-making and operational oversight.• Lead on incident coordination, reporting, and post-incident learning, ensuring timely actions and escalation.• Assist in the management of electronic security systems including CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder Alarms.• Liaise with police, contractors, estates teams, clinical services and external partners to support safety and service continuity.• Contribute to the development and implementation of Trust security policies, procedures, training and audits.• Provide guidance and support to staff on security, violence reduction and emergency response arrangements.• Support risk assessments, site inspections, compliance reviews and security improvement programmes.Working for our organisationThe Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds.
We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment.
This document provides you with information to help you apply.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- Relevant security management qualification (e.g., Level 3/5 Security Management or equivalent experience).SkillsEssential criteria- Strong communication, leadership, incident management and problem-solving skills.ExperienceEssential criteria- Experience managing or supervising security operations in a complex environment.KnowledgeEssential criteria- Understanding of NHS security standards, violence reduction, CCTV governance and access control systems.----------------------------------------Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to apply for a position based on a smarter (Hybrid) or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, flexible working arrangement requests will be taken into consideration and may be accommodated where the needs of the service allow.Fixed Term Contracts for existing NHS Employees – temporary contracts for employees of LYPFT, or colleagues joining from another NHS Trust, will be offered on a secondment basis wherever possible. In the event this is not possible, an FTC would be issued and this would require a break in service of two weeks.The purpose of a temporary is role could be for maternity cover, temporary funding or some other reason.
At the end of which the need for the temporary work will cease. Temporary roles can stop, be extended and/or made permanent at any point during the period of work. Should the role become permanent then the post-holder will be informed of the process to be followed to convert the position to a permanent one.All new employees are required to subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Patient Safety is a priority at LYPFT with a focus on system-based improvement and creating opportunities for learning.
We will ensure compassionate engagement with all those involved in an incident and all incidents are met with a proportionate response. LYPFT is committed to upholding its’ statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. Please refer to job description for further information.LYPFT is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.As part of the Trust's commitment to its Gold Standard Armed Forces Covenant status, members of the Armed Forces Community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria.We welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health needs.Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.
It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible. In submitting an application form, you authorize Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed to the post.In applying for a role please ensure that you only declare qualifications that are relevant to the role itself. We reserve the right to check all declared qualifications on an application form, whether they are directly relevant to the role or not.Please note: The Trust does not offer reimbursement of interview expenses.