Security Officers

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Protecting patients, staff, visitors, property, and assets across Trust sites.
• Assisting in the prevention and detection of crime, disorder, and anti-social behaviour.
• Conducting proactive internal and external patrols.
• Securing Trust buildings and premises.
• Responding promptly and effectively to security incidents and emergencies, including fire alarms and fire-related incidents.
• Supporting clinical teams through bedside security duties when required.
• Managing challenging situations involving patients, visitors, and members of the public using conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
• Carrying out general car parking and traffic management duties.
• Responding to all Trust security and fire alerts in a timely and professional manner.
• Completing incident reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to maintain a safe environment., As a Band 3 Security Officer, working this shift pattern, you can expect on-target earnings of approximately £32,000 per annum, including applicable enhancements, with additional opportunities to increase earnings through overtime on an Ad Hoc (ADOC) basis., No previous security experience necessary - full training will be provided. We are looking for motivated individuals who are keen to learn and develop a career in healthcare security. Full comprehensive training and ongoing development will be provided, equipping successful candidates with all the knowledge and skills required to perform the role effectively within the NHS healthcare environment.
To provide a comprehensive 24/7 frontline security service to the Trust across its main hospital sites and other Trust locations as required. The post holder will contribute to the prevention and detection of crime and anti-social behaviour, ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, property, and assets. Security Officers will be based primarily at either Preston or Chorley Hospital but will be expected to work across both sites and other Trust locations as operationally required. The post holder will respond promptly and professionally to all Trust security and fire-related incidents and alerts.,
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, visitors, contractors, and colleagues.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all security incidents and emergencies.
• Respond to fire alarms and fire-related incidents in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Undertake proactive patrols of internal and external areas.
• Provide bedside security support to clinical teams when required.
• Maintain the security of Trust buildings, property, and assets.
• Monitor and report suspicious activity, criminal behaviour, and security breaches.
• Assist with investigations and evidence gathering where appropriate.
• Complete accurate reports and documentation.
• Support the delivery of a safe and secure environment across all Trust sites.
• Maintain and develop professional competencies through training and continuous development.
• Support the training and development of other staff where required.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Security, and Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional security team committed to high standards of service delivery., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
  
  This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires professionalism, resilience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
If you are committed to making a difference, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to play a key role in protecting our patients, staff, and visitors, we would welcome your application., You will demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and a positive "can-do" attitude, alongside a professional appearance and courteous manner.,
• General Education including English & Maths
• Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable criteria
• Basic IT Skills
• First Aid Qualification, Customer service Experience
• Good Verbal & Written Communication Skills
• Working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
• Experience in dealing with Conflict
• Basic Understanding of Health & Safety
• Public Service Experience
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system. One LSC stands for 'One Lancashire and South Cumbria' and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership. The Trusts that make up One LSC are: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust · Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust · Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts. The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve., Please note that this post is Part of One LSC - a corporate collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and providing Estates and Facilities Services to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day? We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated individual to join our proactive Security Team, providing a comprehensive 24/7 frontline security service across our Trust. As a Security Officer, you will play a vital role in protecting our patients, staff, visitors, buildings, and assets while helping to create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across our hospital sites. You will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and security of our healthcare environment, responding to incidents, supporting clinical teams, preventing crime and anti-social behaviour, and helping to deliver a secure place to work, visit, and receive care., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to improving the working lives of its colleagues and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy on aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. As a recruitment service, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service in recruiting people into positions of trust. It is important to us that we employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone - irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that as an employer we are under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit. We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable you to apply for this post.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week on a 4 on, 4 off rotating shift pattern, covering operational requirements across both Preston and Chorley Hospital sites. The role includes:
• Days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Working across both hospital sites and other Trust locations when required.
• A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days, plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, one of the most valuable pension schemes available.
• Access to NHS staff benefits and wellbeing support programmes.
• Unsocial hours and weekend enhancements in line with NHS Terms and Conditions., It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38., Please note: a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. If you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role. Disclosure and Barring Service checks If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £26.40, Standard DBS check £26.40, Enhanced DBS check £54.40 and Enhanced DBS check with Barred List(s) £54.40. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here. In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working.