Band 3 – Security Officer – Barts
Barts Health NHS Trust are searching for a Security Officer to join their highly skilled team.
Barts is the largest NHS trust in England, providing comprehensive healthcare services to a diverse population of over 2.5 million people across East London. Formed in 2012, the trust operates five major hospital sites—St Bartholomew’s, The Royal London, Mile End, Whipps Cross, and Newham—and employs approximately 20,000 staff. It is widely recognised for its world-class specialist centres, including renowned cardiac, cancer, and major trauma services.
Job Purpose:
The post holder will work as a member of the established security team to provide a security service, to the Trust, that is highly visible, service user focused and professional at all times with the overarching goals of creating a safe and crime free environment for all patients, staff, visitors, and the public.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
This role will be as a security officer, in the Barts Health Security Response Team. The role will have a requirement for the ability to attend any of the five Barts Health NHS Trust sites, Inc. Royal London Hospital, St Barts, Mile End, Whipps Cross, and Newham Hospitals, or associated Barts Properties. This means that flexibility is an essential part of the officer main duties.
➢ To patrol the grounds of the hospital, both internally and externally to protect the building and its contents from fire, theft or harm as directed by the Site Security Manager or named deputy.
➢ Act as the first line emergency response to any given security situation and respond in line with the defined security procedures and protocols.
➢ Effectively control and monitor access to the Trust site and where necessary request and examine documentation and identification to ascertain authenticity to be on site.
➢ When required assist in the escorting and removal of individuals from site.
➢ Escort Trust staff and visitors to their destination within the Trust’s site.
➢ Identify securiy defects, health and safety, maintenance and cleaning faults or requirements as part of the regular patrol duties and report to the appropriate Trust teams for resolution.
➢ Ensure that all uniform and equipment issued is worn, clean and presentable, at all times, including stab vests, radios and body worn cameras.
➢ Ensure that all documentation, logs, and records are completed appropriately and in line with the defined security procedures and protocols.
➢ At all times carry out the duties of the role in a professional and compassionate manner when interacting with all Trust service users.
➢ Undertake other reasonable security duties as directed by the Site Security Manager or named deputy such as key issuing, intruder alarm activations, bed watches, site evacuations, property escorts and site searches.
➢ Monitor CCTV systems for the site and public areas, both internally and externally, in accordance with legislation and the Trust’s defined security procedures and protocols.
➢ To staff the site control room with the ability to monitor and respond, in line with the dedicated Trust Security procedures, all alarms, access control systems, CCTV cameras and communications systems.
➢ Identifying any faults or issues with any of the systems within the control room ensuring that all are logged and reported immediately.
➢ Ensure that all security and incident forms, Incident reports, DOR and DATIX reports, and emails are completed in line with the dedicated security protocols.
➢ Receive and secure items of lost property and complete all necessary documentation.
➢ Assist in the production, renewing, reprogramming, and issuing of access control cards (ID Cards) and peripherals for staff and contractors.
➢ To report to the Site Security manager or named deputy on security and reception issues at the designated hospital site.
➢ Build effective working relationships with all hospital departments, other staff and external customers / service users to achieve co-operative working, performance compliance, and a common focus to achieve strategic objectives.
➢ Have good knowledge of the Security and Reception performance indicators and quality standards.
➢ Ensure that all Trust governance policies and followed.
➢ Ensure that matters for escalation (risks, issues, changes, incidents) are raised and escalated following the correct governance procedures.
➢ Occasional requirement to cover reception duties, which may require accessing patient records.
➢ The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the postholder.
➢ The post holder might be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of his/her contract, which may entail travel and working at different hospitals.
Requirements:
SIA Licence
Working in a multicultural and diverse environment
Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve operational issues
Knowledge of Security and reception industry protocols
Working knowledge of NHS security procedures and processes
Working knowledge of electronic security systems
Basic experience of securing and presenting evidence for internal and external proceedings
Excellent verbal and written skills
Good interpersonal skills with an emphasis on service user focused delivery
Knowledge of the CRS system
Why Join Barts Health?
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to excellence
- Access to NHS benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave
- Work in a state-of-the-art facility at the heart of East London
- Contribute to a service that supports over 2.5 million people across London
- Access to free Core Skills training via Bank Partners
Apply now for this superb opportunity by attaching your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in contact with you shortly.
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