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Senior Security Advisor (LSMS)

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Southampton

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GBP 38,000 - 47,000

Full time

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Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Senior Security Advisor to oversee security strategies across multiple healthcare sites. This role requires extensive experience in security management, especially in clinical settings, and the ability to influence at the Board level for a safer environment for staff and patients.

Benefits

Outstanding opportunities for career development

Access to continuous professional development

Qualifications

Significant experience of security management within a clinical setting.
Experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against deadlines.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of a pro-security culture across the Trust.
Conduct site assessments and manage investigations into security incidents.
Work collaboratively with police and external partners to enhance security measures.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Crisis Management

Education

Degree level education with a relevant postgraduate qualification

Accredited security management qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced security professional who is ready to shape and lead the future of security within our organisation. As our corporate Senior Security Advisor, you will be at the forefront of strategic planning and operational excellence developing and delivering a Trust-wide security vision that keeps our people, patients, and assets safe across multiple healthcare sites.

This high impact role requires a skilled leader with a deep understanding of security risk management, policy development, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. You will oversee and advise on all aspects of physical security, violence prevention, emergency preparedness, and resilience planning. You will ensure alignment with NHS standards, legislation, and the evolving needs of a modern healthcare system.

You will need strong leadership credentials, the ability to influence at Board level, and a passion for driving improvements through data, technology, and people. Your decisions will help shape a security culture that supports clinical excellence, staff wellbeing, and public trust.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Security Advisor to lead and strengthen corporate security across our Trust. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert guidance on physical and procedural security measures, drive the development of a pro-security culture, and ensure compliance with NHS violence prevention standards.

You will lead proactive site assessments, deliver detailed reports with practical recommendations, and manage the investigation and reporting of security incidents and breaches. Your ability to engage with patients and staff especially in challenging environments will be key, along with your understanding of the root causes of violence and aggression in clinical settings.

Collaboration is vital, and you'll work closely with police and external partners, represent the Trust in legal proceedings when required, and support services with post-incident reviews and risk mitigation. You will also lead security projects, develop key policies, and deliver expert training on lone working and protective devices.

This is a high impact role for a confident, professional leader who wants to make a meaningful difference in a complex, purpose driven environment. Join us and help shape a safer future for NHS staff, patients, and services.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Details Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-COR-8346

Job locations

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB

Job description Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description Job responsibilities

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

Educated to degree level with a relevant post-graduate qualification, or having attained the equivalent level of knowledge through experience
Accredited security management qualification
Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Full UK driving license

Desirable

Level 3 Violence Prevention and Reduction

Experience Essential

Significant experience of security management within a clinical setting alongside multi-agency services
Relevant experience gained through working within mental health or learning disability settings
Detailed knowledge of violence prevention and reduction within mental health and learning disability services
Extensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and national guidance pertaining to security management in the NHS
Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, including Police and criminal procedures
Experience engaging effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Experience recognising and managing challenging situations or behaviours in a calm and professional manner
Experience in managing competing priorities and delivering within agreed deadlines and to agreed quality standards

Additional Criteria Essential

Analytical skills to identify the root cause of problems and propose realistic and practical solutions to address these based on knowledge and understanding of the organisation and its operating environment
Ability to prioritise and deliver against personal and team objectives and work plans
Ability to develop strong professional and personal relationships
Effective listening and questioning skills that enable and empower stakeholders
Have a detailed understanding of equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging issues
The ability to work flexibly in a busy team environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Good understanding of MS Word, Outlook, Excel

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

Educated to degree level with a relevant post-graduate qualification, or having attained the equivalent level of knowledge through experience
Accredited security management qualification
Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Full UK driving license

Desirable

Level 3 Violence Prevention and Reduction

Experience Essential

Significant experience of security management within a clinical setting alongside multi-agency services
Relevant experience gained through working within mental health or learning disability settings
Detailed knowledge of violence prevention and reduction within mental health and learning disability services
Extensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and national guidance pertaining to security management in the NHS
Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, including Police and criminal procedures
Experience engaging effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Experience recognising and managing challenging situations or behaviours in a calm and professional manner
Experience in managing competing priorities and delivering within agreed deadlines and to agreed quality standards

Additional Criteria Essential

Analytical skills to identify the root cause of problems and propose realistic and practical solutions to address these based on knowledge and understanding of the organisation and its operating environment
Ability to prioritise and deliver against personal and team objectives and work plans
Ability to develop strong professional and personal relationships
Effective listening and questioning skills that enable and empower stakeholders
Have a detailed understanding of equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging issues
The ability to work flexibly in a busy team environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Good understanding of MS Word, Outlook, Excel

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust