Overview
The Head of Security and Transport Services will be responsible for the management and delivery of Security and Car Parking Services, Non-Emergency Patient Transport, Trust Fleet Management, and Taxi and Courier Services. The post holder will oversee day-to-day management, monitoring, and coordination of these services, acting as the strategic lead in their development and continuous improvement. They will apply their expert knowledge and experience to advise senior directors on matters relating to security, promoting it as a vital element of staff and patient safety, and an integral part of the Trust’s operations. They will chair monthly contract meetings, ensuring accurate records are maintained to support robust governance of service contracts. They will ensure all services meet the Care Quality Commission requirements for safe and effective delivery. Regular reviews of budgets and expenditure will be conducted, with development of new budgets where appropriate to identify efficiencies and ensure value for money. They will ensure compliance with SFIs, relevant legislation, and internal governance standards, including preparation and presentation of reports on strategic plans for service development.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will be expected to work autonomously whilst leading on all matters relating to the post across the Trust, including specialist areas such as the security of radiation, pathogens and toxins.
* Manage day-to-day security, car parking and transport services, coordinate these services, and act as the strategic lead for these services.
* Advise senior directors on all matters of security, promoting security as an integral part of staff and patient safety and the Trust’s business.
* Contract management of Security, Car Parking, Trust fleet, and Non-Emergency Patient Transport to ensure services meet contract specifications and KPI targets.
* Maintain a highly visible presence while liaising with staff, visitors, patients and external bodies.
* As the LSMS, be the on-site expert in security matters and accountable to the Board via the Security Management Director (Director of Estates and Facilities).
* Chair monthly contract meetings and ensure meetings and records support governance of the contract; ensure services meet Care Quality Commission requirements for safe delivery.
Organisation
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing organisation serving Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. The Trust provides hospital and community health services, with services also managed from St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Our Commitment
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and is committed to inclusion for all staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. We are committed through our Fair Recruitment Standards to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. We value our staff and provide a range of benefits; we are proud to be recognised as a Best Place to Work by the HSJ & Nursing Times.
How to Apply
For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Justin Pereira, Job title: Deputy Director of Estates, Email: justin.pereira2@nhs.net
Additional information
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
* Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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