Bank Security Officer
Job overview
Closing Date: 21st January 2025 (this may change dependent on response)Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 22nd January 2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 27th January 2025
Brief Description of the Role:
Security Services is looking to appoint suitable candidates to join the Security Services bank staff team.
The post holders will provide full security cover to Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, responding appropriately to staff, patients, and members of the public in a varied range of circumstances.
Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:
It is essential that the post holders must hold a full clean UK driving licence and be over the age of 21 for insurance purposes, have good assertion, customer care skills and experience, written and verbal communication skills and be flexible and willing to work late, early and night shifts over the 24 hour period.The successful applicant will also have experience of working with the general public.
We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the population we serve and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, but especially from groups that are currently underrepresented in the security service and we would particularly welcome female applicants who are not currently represented within this workforce.
Main duties of the job- To carry out frequent patrols of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites in vehicles provided or on foot as appropriate.
- To deter, prevent, detect and initially investigate security related incidents such as theft, criminal damage, assault, violence and aggression and liaise with the Police as necessary and take steps, which may lead to apprehension of the person responsible.
- To review, assess and advise, if necessary, employees on matters relating to improve security.
- To lock and unlock certain areas and set and de-activate intruder alarms as required. In the event of any alarm being activated, to immediately investigate and liaise, if necessary, with the police as required in accordance with set procedures.
- To liaise with the Estates Department on security maintenance matters, e.g. lighting, broken windows, locks, swipe card readers etc.
- To undertake appropriate action in accordance with current fire procedures. Directing the Fire Service and, as required, out of hours key holding services.
- To assist in preventing and managing acts of violence or disorderly or abusive conduct on Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites.
- To respond to intruder, lift and fire alarms as required, taking charge of the incident until the arrival of a senior member of staff or external emergency services.
See Job description for other duties.
Working for our organisation
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership’s ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for more information.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working with the public
- Customer Care
- Previous Security experience
- Understanding of basic Law & Legislation in relation to Security
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential criteria- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good assertion skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to deal with difficult situations calmly
- Health and Safety skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Willingness to undergo ‘on the job’ training and attend specialist courses as necessary. This will include Control & Restraint/physical intervention training.
- Training on Data Protection
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Good general education
- Must hold full, clean driving license