Security Officer - Flexible Trust Site Safety

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

Greater London

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 25,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to safeguard patients, staff and visitors across its mental health sites in London. You will respond to incidents, monitor CCTV, patrol grounds and support emergency services.

This role offers a stable environment within an NHS trust, with opportunities to develop safeguarding skills and contribute to a safe, compassionate care setting for service users.

Responsibilities

Carry out all required duties set out in the Assignment instructions.
To support supervisor to make sure that, 24-hour Security of the Trust Sites and Property is maintained.
To support supervisor to make sure that, 24-hour monitoring of the Trust CCTV system is maintained.
Responding to requests for assistance.
Responding to Fire/Intruder/Panic Alarm activation.
Responding to the attendance of ambulance/fire brigade.
Assisting with the evacuation of Trust buildings.
Supporting Service Users, Visitors and Staff that may be in distress.
Accident prevention and the enforcement of Health and Safety policy.
Liaison with the Police and Emergency services.
Eviction of trespassers.
Patrols of the Trust grounds and property both internal and external.
Securing and checking of doors, windows and possible access and egress routes.
To challenge all persons found unescorted in secure areas not wearing an Identity Badge.
Assisting with the search for missing Service Users.
Carrying out all of the required car parks and internal road checks for crime prevention and illegal parking.
Issuing Parking Charge Notices in accordance with the Trust Parking Terms & Conditions.
Assisting with cash collection and transfer from Trust sites when requested.
To enforce the Trust's no Smoking policy.
Provide instruction and advice to visitors, contractors and other staff as required.
Report and record all incidents.
To complete all relevant incident reports on the Trust electronic reporting system.
To support the Supervisor in their duties as requested or required.
To keep the Supervisor informed and briefed on all on going issues found while carrying out duties.
To effectively operate the Switchboard outside of working hours.
To complete all paper work accurately and in a timely manner.
To maintain confidentiality at all times.
To comply with all Trust policy and procedures.
To comply with all Service Provider policy and procedures.
To complete all relevant training provided by the Trust and Service Provider.
To wear only Trust approved Service Provider issued uniform.
To attend Security supervision with the Supervisor on a Bi-monthly basis.

Job description

This role offers a stable environment within an NHS trust, with opportunities to develop safeguarding skills and contribute to a safe, compassionate care setting for service users.

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