Overview
Supporting the Security Manager in the delivery of a robust cost effective Security Service to the Trust across all sites. Protecting staff, patients and visitors from acts of violence and abuse and ensuring where possible evidence is gathered and preserved to secure conviction of offenders. This may involve direct engagement with patients and members of the public displaying challenging behaviour.
For application support please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email: uhsussex.FandErecruitment@nhs.net
Responsibilities
* Undertake high profile (visibility) patrols of all areas of the Trust Estate to deter and detect criminal activity directed against the Trust, its staff, patients and other assets.
* Undertake initial investigation of thefts and other security incidents across the Trust; provide crime prevention and remedial security advice to victims of crime and ward/department Managers.
* Establish and maintain positive working relationships with police and criminal justice services.
* Prevent and deter criminal acts by providing a high visibility presence around the sites; respond to and protect staff, patients and visitors from acts of violence and abuse.
* Protect Trust property from crime and criminal activity; work with Security Supervisors to gather information regarding incidents and progress cases, including attendance at Court where required.
* Ensure security incidents are investigated and reported in accordance with Trust Policy and Security Department procedures.
* Deal sensitively and empathetically with staff, visitors and patients who present with complex and highly emotive issues as a result of crime and its wider impact.
* Adhere to the Directorate dress code and wear appropriate PPE for duties; maintain confidentiality and Data Protection for security information, evidence and CCTV/BWC images.
* Maintain regular radio communication with Security colleagues during mobile patrols; keep detailed, accurate and timely records of incidents and activities using computer based systems.
* Follow Trust, Directorate and Departmental policies for annual leave, rota changes and sickness reporting; attend staff briefings and stay updated via bulletins and notices.
* Assist with the production of ID badges and the issue of keys with key logs maintained.
* Respond to security incidents and preserve and collect evidence at the scene; provide a timely response to emergency calls; be trained in physical intervention with use as a last resort when reasonable and proportionate.
* Maintain regular site patrols and be able to remain standing for long periods; maintain all equipment including radios, mobiles, Body Worn Cameras, stab proof vests, bleepers and search wands; complete equipment check sheets for CCTV units; keep security offices clean and tidy for health and safety.
Qualifications
Education
* Essential: Good education to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths
Desirable
* SIA Door Supervisor Licence or SIA CCTV Operators Licence
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Essential: Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) and of ongoing development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Other
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and requires clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service DBS.
Employer details
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: St Richard\'s Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE
Employer website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
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