Exciting Career Opportunity: Join Our New Security Team!
We’re thrilled to announce new openings for Security Operatives to join our newly established Security Team at the University Hospitals Dorset Trust. In this role, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated team providing essential 24-hour security services across all three of our hospital sites:
• Royal Bournemouth Hospital
• Poole Hospital
• Christchurch (Macmillan Unit)
Interview Date: TBC
Your Role:
• Collaborative Security: Work closely with Trust teams to prevent and reduce criminal activity. Respond effectively to acts of violence and aggression as needed.
• Comprehensive Patrols: Conduct thorough and efficient 24/7 patrols of both internal and external areas of our hospital sites.
• Supportive Presence: Offer assistance and advice to patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring their safety and enhancing their experience.
• Enhanced Patient Care: Contribute to excellent patient care by maintaining a secure and supportive environment.
What We Offer:
• Full-Time Position: This role requires flexibility to work on a rotating schedule, including weekends and Bank Holidays, with shifts covering 24 hours a day. Flexibility to cover for colleagues during leave or sickness is essential.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training to stay updated with evolving legislation and best practices.
• Diverse Interaction: Use your strong communication and customer care skills to interact with a wide range of people from various backgrounds.
About Us:
At UHD, our values define us and guide everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
We are committed to investing in and transforming our services following the merger and the New Hospital Programme. This may involve relocating some services either temporarily or long term. Our Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any questions you have about these changes during the interview process.
Join us in making a difference in healthcare security. If you’re dedicated, adaptable, and ready for a rewarding challenge, we look forward to your application!
Key Responsibilities:
• Regular Patrols: Perform routine patrols of Trust grounds, buildings, and car parks, acting as a visible deterrent to criminal activity and anti-social behaviour.
• Emergency Response: Apply PMVA de-escalation techniques when necessary, including physical restraint as a last resort.
• CCTV Monitoring: Oversee CCTV operations, ensuring adherence to the Code of Practice and Procedures Manual.
• Incident Assistance: Support incident investigations as directed by the Trust Security Lead.
• Effective Communication: Utilise two-way radios, the bleep system, telephones, and intercoms for efficient communication.
• Additional Duties: Assist with other departmental tasks, such as patient and deceased transfers, in support of the Portering function.
This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024
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