Job summary
- Main area
- Administration
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 354-FH-20506-A
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chichester Centre
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Clinical Security Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
To ensure the level of security is kept within a Low Secure Hospital.
Access and egress overview within the unit
Main duties of the job
Key issuing, door access and monitoring of CCTV. Carrying out relevant audits in line with the role.
Working for our organisation
Working for the NHS, with good annual leave entitlement, and pension scheme. There is a team approach to the shifts, and the ability to work extra hours if available.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To carry out all duties of the role in accordance with the Security procedures of the Unit and be an effective member of the Reception Security Team.
To be able to maintain an efficient but secure Control Room and work with security resources and equipment, maintaining effective monitoring processes and reporting any discrepancies to the Deputy Reception Security Team Lead or Manager.
To liaise with all wards and departments on various security matters, and support wards in providing advice on security-related issues.
MAIN DUTIES:
- Present a professional and courteous image to all patients, staff and visitors entering and exiting the unit.
- Ensure the identity of persons wishing to enter or exit the unit, maintaining responsibility for the Control Room and airlock system, thus maintaining the security of the unit at all times.
- Ensure that only authorised visitors are granted admission to the unit.
- Keep accurate and up to date records of the entry and exit of all patients, staff and visitors via the appropriate systems.
Ensure that all visitors are directed to and reminded of prohibited items before they enter the airlock.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- NVQ3 or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Administration and organisational experience
- Knowledge of CCTV operation
- Previous experience in a similar role
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- John Davies
- Job title
- Forensic Security Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01323844083
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