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Job summary

Main area
Security
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 12 hrs shift patten 24/7
Job ref
370-ANC2CPS-218a
Employer
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Warrington and Halton Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Warrington
Salary
£24,465 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/09/2025 23:59

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Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Security and Car Parking Officer

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

To provide a professional and effective security service tailored to meet the needs of Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals  NHS Foundation Trust.

To maintain good order and prevent public disorder on all Trust sites.

The protection of patients, staff, contractors and visitors against acts of violence, aggression and abuse.

The protection of Trust property against theft, loss and damage.

The protection of property belonging to patients, staff, visitors and contractors against loss, theft and damage.

Maintain CCTV logs in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018

Provide guidance and facilitate access to the Trust CCTV system for the purpose of Police investigations.

Answer emergency calls via telephone in a courteous and professional manner.

To operate a secure key register.

Assist with vehicle flow through hospital sites - PCN issue, car park machine maintenance.

Main duties of the job

Liaise with wards and departments and provide information and advise on a regular basis to ensure any security related problems are dealt with in a prompt manner.

Respond to any telephone enquiries using job related experience.

Provide first line liaison with the Police over security incidents.

Use conflict resolution skills to deal with difficult patients and visitors, aggressive and /or distressed people. Use of restraints when required for violent /aggressive people.

To respond to any complaints received and action appropriately.

Liaise with Police as required including the submission of statements, preservation and correlation of any evidence that may be required.

Assist with traffic flow on hospital sites, maintain car park payment machines and issue PCN's in line with the Trusts car parking policy.

Working for our organisation

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff.  We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system.  Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide a professional and effective security service tailored to the needs of Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • proven experience in NHS Security
  • proven experience in restraint techniques
Desirable criteria
  • experience in NHS environment/hospital setting
  • experience in security industry

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Security approved training
  • Restraint Training RRN standards
Desirable criteria
  • SIA licence

skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of the General Data Protection Regulations 2018
  • Understanding of the Mental Health Act 2007

Specific Role requirements

Essential criteria
  • Good verbal communication skill
  • Ability to prioritise incidents based on dynamic risk assessment
  • Ability to produce evidential written reports both handwritten and electronic
  • Flexible approach to working
  • Able to work shifts over 24/7 period
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to maintain an accurate notebook
  • Good written communication skills

Physical skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to use Microsoft office word and Outlook applications
  • Competent in the use of 2-wat radio
  • competent in the use of CCTV
Desirable criteria
  • knowledge of CCTV systems

Physical Effort

Essential criteria
  • Level of personal fitness that enables prolonged foot patrols and standing
  • Level of personal fitness that enables assistance in the transfer of BTM
  • Level of personal fitness that enables assistance with restraints
Desirable criteria
  • A good level of personal fitness

Mental effort

Essential criteria
  • Concentration required when writing reports of serious incidents, frequently interrupted by emergency security incidents
  • To maintain accurate written records of security incidents and complete the appropriate electronic forms, police witness statements and duty log
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in incident logging/reporting

Emotional effort

Essential criteria
  • Experience in dealing with confrontational issues and dealing with violent and/or abusive visitors/patients
  • Experience in BTM transfer
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in dealing with confrontation

Working Conditions

Essential criteria
  • Experience in dealing with volatile situations
  • Experience in working with people who have diverse needs/ requirements
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds/ethnicity

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Hunt
Job title
Head of Security
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01925 662315
Additional information

Stacey Downey  [email protected] 

01925 662496

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