Job Details
** Bank Security Officer - Broomfield**
**Band 2**
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
COVID-19 Vaccination
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. To comply with our duty of care, we require our staff to have the COVID vaccine and we will ask for proof of vaccination during the recruitment process. Vaccination will be a condition of employment unless an exemption applies.
We will deliver safe and high-quality services and be an employer of choice for our workforce.
We are *one team, working together* .
**Job overview**
**We are currently looking for guards to work at our Broomfield (Chelmsford area) sites,** although there will be opportunity to pick up shifts at any of the MSE Trust sites in the future.
To provide a security service that will protect, advise, investigate and take action to create and maintain a safe, secure environment for patients, public and staff at all times.
To protect the wellbeing of all persons on site, protect property and premises, prevent crime and loss and take actions in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and training.
To greet, assist and direct patients, visitors and public in a courteous and professional manner. Some responsibilities will include 1:1s with level 4 patients who have the potential to be violent.
The security / parking team provide a comprehensive car park and security service to the hospital and satellite sites in all weather and conditions.
A multitask approach is essential
In this front-line service, the post holder will need to be polite, helpful, tactful but firm and remain calm under pressure.
**MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
* To carry out regular and ad-hoc patrols both internally and externally. Patrolling all car parks regularly within the Hospital grounds ensuring that the Trust car parking policy is applied.
* To provide a service that will protect, advise, investigate and take action to create and maintain a safe, secure environment for patients, public and staff at all times.
* To take actions in accordance with Trust policies and procedures to protect the wellbeing of all persons on site and protect property and premises.
* Prevent crime and loss.
* To greet, assist and direct patients, relatives and staff in a courteous, helpful and professional manner at all times. To hand out PPE if required
* To issue infringement notices to staff, patients and public who contravene the car parking policy or where vehicles are causing an obstruction or are blocking emergency access routes.
* To monitor CCTV cameras when directed and be fully conversant with the CCTV system including playback methods, record keeping, data pprotection issues and all policies and procedures if required
* To undertake operational duties as specified in site emergency policies and procedures, including fire, major incident, bomb threat, baby/child abduction, missing persons.
* To assist with restraining violent persons in accordance with training and procedures, ensuring that an incident report is completed to record actions and witnesses if necessary
* To maintain a clean, smart appearance, wearing uniform, personal protective clothing and ID badge supplied at all times whilst on duty.
* To complete a daily log, including a record of scheduled/adhoc duties and untoward incidents, writing legibly and record actual facts using correct reporting and record keeping methods.
* To check the identity of staff and persons in non-public areas not displaying Trust identity badge.
* To diffuse potential violent/aggressive situations using conflict resolution skills and customer care skills.
* To undertake static guarding duties in accordance with departmental protocols either on a regular basis or adhoc as directed by the department supervisor & manager which may include bed watch for patients who have been assessed as violent or aggressive to level 4 standard
* To be responsible for locking/unlocking and securing of buildings as specified.
* To carry out any reasonable duties as requested by the security manager or facilities on call manager/site manager
**Main duties of the job**
MSE Trust is looking to strengthen their existing security workforce to provide a service that will protect, advise, investigate and take action to create and maintain a safe and secure environment for the public and staff at all times.
Bank Security Officers are required to provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital and Satellite sites in all weather and conditions, applicants **MUST** hold an SIA License.
**If you hold the relevant qualification please detail specific skills in your application such as demonstrate how you have dealt with the public and vulnerable people or other transferable skills.**
At Mid and South Essex Trust we understand how important the work life balance is and being able to work in an environment that supports this. Working via the Bank is the ideal way, not only can you choose shifts that suit your lifestyle, but you can enjoy all the benefits associated with working within the NHS.
Bank work is casual work and you can work as and when you require, all we ask is that if you commit to a shift, you work it, it is exceptionally flexible and is perfect for those who are unable to commit to contracted work.
Benefits:
Flexible work
Access into the NHS
Staff Benefits for Temporary workers
Competitive rates of pay
NHS pension scheme
Paid annual leave entitlement
Access to our in-house training programs free of charge to develop your professional skills further.
If you are interested in joining the Mid and South Essex Trust then please apply today!
**Working for our organisation**
The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are looking to support our existing Security Workforce to provide a service that will protect, advise and take action to create and maintain a safe and secure environment for the public and staff at all times.
The ideal candidate for this role will be polite, friendly and professional at all times. Working on the Bank lets you choose shifts that suit your lifestyle, but you can enjoy all the benefits and pride associated with working within the NHS.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust covers sites including Basildon, Southend and Broomfield hospitals and also smaller related sites including Braintree Community Hospital and Orsett Hospital. As a Bank member of staff you will be able to choose where and when you book shifts
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