Security Officer

In addition to those listed above. To carry out frequent patrols of the Trust site and property as appropriate as directed by the Head of Security, and in accordance with set Security procedures. To liaise with the Estates helpdesk on issues relating to security maintenance topics such as failed site lighting, damage, locks, access control systems etc. on NHS Trust property.

To provide task understanding and guidance to enable newly recruited officers to understand their role and carry out their duties competently. To respond and oversee incidents of intruder alarm, lift and Fire alarms, helicopter landing responses as trained and managing the incident until the arrival of a senior member of staff or emergency service officer. In accordance with Trust and in line with lawful legislation, assist in searching Trust property and grounds for vulnerable patients absent from ward areas. To support Staff and contribute and advise during planned resolution meetings with potentially difficult patients or relatives to ensure staff safety during these meetings.

To lawfully remove trespassers and unauthorised persons from hospital property and in accordance with the Trust policy and guidelines. To ensure that all incidents that occur during a duty shift are accurately recorded with the appropriate amount of detail and evidence required to support further investigation or action. To deal with incidents relating to lost and found property and to handle lost and found property in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures. To conduct patrols by foot or vehicle to manage site security and to search for missing or absconded missing patients.

To operate and monitor Closed Circuit Television and associated equipment as required in accordance with current General Data Protection Regulations and the Trust CCTV code of practice. To provide a key holding service for Departments as instructed by the Head of Security/Security Supervisor. To carry out duties as specified in Trust procedures during Major Incident or Child Abduction Alerts - carrying out searches, cordoning areas and securing entrances as necessary. To carry out any other reasonable duties relating to security at the discretion of the Head of Security/Security Supervisor.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

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