Security Officer

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will work as a member of the established security team to provide a security service, to the Trust, that is highly visible, service user focused and professional at all timeswith the overarching goals of creating a safe and crime free environment for all patients,staff, visitors, and the public

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a member of the established security team to provide a security service, to the Trust, that is highly visible, service user focused and professional at all times with the overarching goals of creating a safe and crime free environment for all patients, staff, visitors, and the public.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve operational issues
• Knowledge of Security and reception industry protocols

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written skills
• Good interpersonal skills with an emphasis on service user focused delivery

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of NHS security procedures and processes
• Working knowledge of electronic security systems
• Basic experience of securing and presenting evidence for internal and external proceedings.

Qualifications

Essential

• SIA Licence holder
• Security Manning Licence

Desirable

• Door Supervisor Licence
• IOSH Managing Safety
• CCTV Licence
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
• Clean Driving Licence

Other

Desirable

• Knowledge of the CRS system.

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Working in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve operational issues
• Knowledge of Security and reception industry protocols

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written skills
• Good interpersonal skills with an emphasis on service user focused delivery

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of NHS security procedures and processes
• Working knowledge of electronic security systems
• Basic experience of securing and presenting evidence for internal and external proceedings.

Qualifications

Essential

• SIA Licence holder
• Security Manning Licence

Desirable

• Door Supervisor Licence
• IOSH Managing Safety
• CCTV Licence
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
• Clean Driving Licence

Other

Desirable

• Knowledge of the CRS system.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust
Address

The Royal London Hospital Whitechapel Road

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

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