Job summary
- Main area
- Security Services
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: required to do 162 hours per month this includes 18 hours contractual OT
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (18 Hours overtime per month to fulfill the security strategy to the TRUST)
- Job ref
- 287-CEF-50-25
- Employer
- Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Liverpool Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £24,169 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Security Officer
Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts Security Team. The role will be based at the Aintree, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen sites.
Working within a specialist team you will be responsible for assisting in providing a professional and effective Traffic Officer service tailored to meet the needs of the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by:
Maintaining good order and preventing public disorder on all Trust sites. Protecting patients, staff, contractors and visitors against acts of violence, aggression and abuse.
Protecting Trust property against loss, theft and damage.
Protecting property belonging to patients, staff, visitors and contractors against loss, theft and damage.
Maintaining Traffic routes throughout the Trust site
Patrolling Trust Car parks
Issuing notices or Breach of Contract (BOC) fines for any unauthorised Parking.
Main duties of the job
To provide a professional and effective Security / Traffic Officer service tailored to meet the needs of the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT.
To maintain good order and prevent public disorder on all Trust sites.
The protection of patients, staff, contractors and visitors against acts of violence, aggression and abuse.
The protection of Trust property against loss, theft and damage
The protection of property belonging to patients.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will provide emergency response to incidents on all Trust premises.
To protect staff, patients and visitors from acts of violence and aggression giving regard to their own safety.
To de-escalate incidents of disorder.
To maintain accurate written records of security incidents and complete the appropriate electronic incident forms, police witness statements and duty log.
To complete pocket note books to a recognised evidential standard for future investigative requirements.
To liaise with the Police as required including the submission of statements, preservation and correlation of any evidence that may be required.
To prevent the loss of property and carry out preliminary investigations into losses to the Trust, staff and patients.
To assist with the secure movement of cash, including money from
April 2021 vending machines, catering outlets, Fundraising and General Office.
To patrol the Trust sites as directed by the Security Operations Manager or duty supervisor.
To promptly respond to security systems including intruder, personal attack and access control alarms and take necessary action in the interests of safety and security.
Instigate Police response to suspicious incidents on Trust sites.
Respond to Major Incident instigation in line with the Major Incident Policy.
Escort lone workers or vulnerable staff where there is an identified risk and support lone workers in line with the Trust’s Lone Worker Policy.
To main records in respect of all lost and found property incidents occurring within the premises and to take action on such reports as directed.
To operate a secure key register.
To monitor fire alarm system, and investigate fire alarms and direct fire brigade on call out.
Maintaining clear routes for emergency services.
To complete all mandatory training and undertake any other training and updates relevant to the post.
Undertake any other duties relating to security which may be requested by the Security Operations Manager or duty supervisor.
Maintain a working knowledge of Trust Policies – Security, Dealing with Violence and Aggression and Lone Worker Control Room.
Answer all emergency telephone calls in courteous and professional manner.
Delegate and prioritise tasks to patrol officers.
Monitor Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for all Trust sites.
Report identified faults in security systems to Estates Department.
Provide guidance and facilitate access to the CCTV system for the purpose of Police investigations.
Maintain CCTV logs in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998
Car Parking.
Carry out regular patrols of the Trust car parks.
Report incidents of unauthorised parking to the control room and/or the Car Parking manager and assist in the tracking of owners should they be required to move their vehicle.
Instigate Police response to any suspicious incidents or offences.
To assist as required in regulating the movement of traffic, and to organise and control the parking of vehicles on Trust property.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- SIA Frontline Manned Guarding
- Licence or NVQ level 2 Security
Desirable criteria
- SIA Public Space Surveillance licence
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience in security industry
- Experience in restraint techniques
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of the mental Health Act 2007
- Competent in the use of CCTV equipment
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998 (personal data and CCTV)
- Competent use of two way radio procedure
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Word and Outlook applications
- Good verbal communication skills
- Level of personal fitness that enables prolonged foot patrols and standing
- Ability to prioritise incidents based on dynamic risk
- Ability to produce evidential written reports both hand written and electronically
- Flexible approach to working
- Able to work shifts over 24/7 period
Desirable criteria
- Ability to maintain an accurate pocket notebook
- Good written communication skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stephen Mangan
- Job title
- Head Of security
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 706 2280
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