Healthcare Security Team Lead

Bolton Nhs Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Security Supervisor to join our team on a permanent basis. The role suits an experienced officer able to work independently or as part of a team within a healthcare setting. You will lead security staff, monitor alarms, manage incidents, and provide reports to support performance metrics.

DBS Enhanced disclosure and SIA licence are required. The position requires clear communication, negotiation skills, and a customer-focused approach to protect patients,

Qualifications

• SIA Licence required or in progress.
• Leadership experience in security roles preferred.
• Strong customer-facing skills in a healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• DBS Enhanced disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for any security related issues.
• Manage security guards to provide the best possible experience for patients, visitors and staff.
• Monitor and coordinate the reaction to alarm activations.
• Provide reports and monitoring information to produce performance reports.
• Carry out a full range of security duties in line with policies and procedures.
• Maintain clear communications via radio, bleep systems and correct terminology.
• Lock and alarm departments and external doors/gates as per lockdown procedures.
• Assist in missing patient searches and involve local police if required.
• Maintain any scene of crimes.
• Serve as first point of contact for fire brigade and emergency ambulance service.

Skills

Security leadership

SIA Licence

Customer focus

Negotiation skills

Communication

IT basics

Team leading

Education

General School Education

Job description

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Security Supervisor to join our team on a permanent basis. The role suits an experienced officer able to work independently or as part of a team within a healthcare setting. You will lead security staff, monitor alarms, manage incidents, and provide reports to support performance metrics.

DBS Enhanced disclosure and SIA licence are required. The position requires clear communication, negotiation skills, and a customer-focused approach to protect patients,