Ward Security Lead

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Discount

Competitive pension

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a health and safety professional to join the Health, Safety and Security team at sites in Oxford and Aylesbury. You will support a secure mental health environment and may bring experience from health and safety, police, prison service or armed forces.

We will train you for the ward environment and ensure best practice in safety and wellbeing. You will apply See, Think, Act v3 to safety within assigned wards, contribute to staff training, and liaise

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the safety within your assigned wards, using the See, Think, Act version 3 as a framework.
• You will be involved in security awareness training of all clinical professionals within the service, where training will be provided.
• You will be required to liaise with staff at all levels and to demonstrate a dedicated approach in providing a high quality service. DBS check will be undertaken as part of onboarding.

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity in health and safety? Or looking to side step into a secure mental health environment? We're seeking a health and safety professional to join us at our sites in Oxford and Aylesbury in the Health, Safety and Security department. You could have past experiences in health and safety, the police force, the prison service or the armed forces. Don't worry if you've never been on a mental health ward - we'll train you up!, The forensic service comprises of ten wards which includes medium secure, low secure, women's services and a pre-discharge unit. This post will mainly cover two low secure and one pre-discharge unit. Many of our patients have had experience of the criminal justice system in the past, and will be subject to a detention under the mental health act. While not working directly with patients you will be contributing to a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment.

• You will be responsible for the safety within your assigned wards, using the See, Think, Act version 3 as a framework.
• You will be involved in security awareness training of all clinical professionals within the service, where training will be provided.
• You will be required to liaise with staff at all levels and to demonstrate a dedicated approach in providing a high quality service. Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: o Opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team