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Job overview

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Security Dept is looking for a person with excellent managerial and communication skills who is able to work effectively under pressure and can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of criminal law, CCTV control room operations, and security incident management. The post holder will have the ability to carry out all of the functions associated with the roles as identified within the job description. The post holder will be integral to the maintenance of a safe working environment through incident analysis, partnership working, crime reduction initiatives, and applying NHS Security standards pertaining to safe and secure environments and tackling violence and aggression.

 Assisting the Security & Car Parking Manager & Deputy Security Manager in the supervision of Security staff on assigned shift. Responsibilities will include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

·         Protecting staff, patients and visitors from acts of violence and abuse ensuring wherever possible evidence is gathered and preserved to secure conviction of offenders.  This will on occasion involve direct engagement with patients displaying challenging behaviour.

·         Undertaking initial investigation of thefts and other security incidents across the Trust and providing crime prevention & remedial security advice to victims of crime and ward/department Managers.

·         Supporting the Security Management team in maintaining records and monitoring crime trends locally and site wide.

·         Provide line management support to Security Team Leaders and Officers.

·         Deputising for the Security & Car Parking Manager, when the Deputy Security Manager is not available.

·         To establish and maintain positive working relationships with police and criminal justice services.

·        The post holder may be required to advise and support in security matters with senior colleagues and external contractors

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Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a 
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.