Security Services Officer | West London NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Southall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southall seeks a motivated Security Services Officer to enhance clinical security across care settings. The role involves managing security systems, contributing to incident reviews, and liaising with police. Candidates should have experience in security, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, preferably within the NHS or forensic settings.
• Ability to manage sensitive information and write professional reports.
• Capability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support management of security systems across care settings.
• Contribute to incident reviews and liaise with external agencies.
• Support administration of security policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience in security

Understanding of security principles

Managing sensitive information

Excellent IT and communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Security Services Officer within West London NHS Trust’s Forensic Services. This is an exciting opportunity to support and develop key aspects of clinical security across our secure care settings.

Working closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the management of security systems, contributing to incident reviews, assisting with intelligence reporting, and liaising with police and other external agencies to promote safety and learning. This role requires discretion, initiative, excellent IT and communication skills, and a keen eye for detail.

You’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation rated ‘Outstanding’ for forensic services, where staff wellbeing, development, and inclusion are top priorities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in security, preferably within the NHS or forensic settings
• Understands physical, procedural, and relational security principles
• Is confident managing sensitive information and writing professional reports
• Can work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

To provide security advice and support to both clinical and non-clinical areas of WLFS. To support the Security Intelligence and Services Officer with the development, maintenance, administration, and management of the WLFS CCTV and Body-worn camera systems. Support the management and use of the WLFS Radio system. Support the administration of security policies and procedures, intelligence systems, and new projects relating to CCTV and body-worn camera systems.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from the South of England, and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

This advert closes on Sunday 27 Jul 2025.