Security & Parking Operations Coordinator

The physical security coordinator is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the healthcare premises, assets, staff and patients. This role involves developing, implementing and overseeing security protocols and systems to maintain a secure environment.,

• To be the Trust's lead and to support the Trust in all aspects of physical security. Including and not limited to; Design, Implementation and Commissioning of all existing, new and proposed physical Security Demands.
• To develop, draft and publish directorate specific policies as required for review by senior management and Health & Safety Committees.
• Act as the physical security liaison with all departmental managers and staff regarding appropriate physical security measures in order to ensure best use of the security systems and provide expert advice on appropriate equipment and its use.
• Support the Trust's Lead Local Security Management Specialist (LSMS), whose role is to ensure the local delivery of NHS Protect and working within national legal frameworks for tackling violence and security management
• Provide advice, guidance and instruction on physical security management matters to all Trust employees to minimise risk and achieve high standards
• Interface with Trust Information and Technology department to ensure regular and up to date data is available.
• Ensure good and effective communications with internal and external stakeholders to maximise opportunities to work efficiently and avoid duplication
• Ensure that investigations undertaken into any accidents, incidents or criminal activity are of a high quality and provide guidance and assistance to investigators where necessary.
• Ensure the functionality & compliance under the Data Protection Act and Codes of Practice for the North Bristol NHS Trust Security Systems.
• Manage the operating systems for the access control and CCTV and ensure operational teams are trained and capable of using these systems.
• Input, manage and interpret security data that comes into the Trust security department from a variety of sources and ensure that relevant persons are kept informed. Collate, analyse and distribute complex security held data as required.
• Input, analyse, compare and manage all complex security data required for Security Incident Reporting Systems [SIRS], an external database for the NHS Security Management Service.
• Create, edit and publish reports and newsletters on an approved frequency that ensures all staff are kept up-to-date with physical security matters and ancillary information.
• Ensure that security incidents are reported promptly to allow investigations to take place, risks to be assessed and to allow the development of preventative measures.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Trust Security & Parking Intranet pages and publications to meet deadlines and ensure that all information is current and up-to-date;
• Ensure that the Trust and Departmental databases are updated and maintained in all matters relating to Departmental activities in such a manner that information can be gathered immediately and accurately;
• Provide holistic support for the Trust's Security Department including administrative functions as required.
• Carry out security related audits and reviews in line with Trust Policies and procedures for the whole of the Trust and gather data and evidence in line with NHSLA standards for a safe and secure environment.
• Provide a specialist 'support and training role' for Trust and security staff that relate to security procedures and systems.
• Coach external contractors involved in Trust-wide security awareness training, present at Trust inductions and communicate to all levels of staff on security as and when required.
• Liaise with FM and Carillion Services on a daily basis for any security system failures or maintenance to ensure a timely and cost effective solution.
• Provide detailed reports to the HOSTP on Protective Security
• Help develop a clear security strategy for the Trust and for stakeholders in partnership with the HOSTP
• Support the development of schemes and reporting systems so that security incidents and breaches of security are detected and reported.
• Provide first line support to appointed Security Champions throughout the Trust
• Provide a full technical support for any technical security systems, such as CCTV, control of access, ID card provision, as required.
• Work with the Trust's PFI partner in the development of the site and effects on any physical security matters.
  
  Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Security and Management qualifications
• Excellent practical and theoretical working knowledge of the complexities of security and its relationship to health-care provision.
• Have specialist knowledge of physical security systems and their complexities.
  
  North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from July 2026., Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups., If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel . North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT's workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Should you join NBT as an employee prior to our organisations merging, your employment will be automatically transferred across to UHBW. Should your employment begin after our two Trusts merge, you will be employed directly by UHBW and therefore UHBW terms and conditions of service will apply Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.