Job summary
- Main area
- Security
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rolling 4 on 4 off, both days and nights)
- Job ref
- 279-7141561-MAY25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 PLUS enhancements for nights, weekends, and bank holidays
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Security Team Leader
NHS AfC: Band 4
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for a person with excellent managerial and communication skills who is able to work effectively under pressure and can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of criminal law, CCTV control room operations and security incident management.
You will be leading existing security teams based in the busy environment of the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.
Hours of work based on a 37.5 hour week, rostered duties will include weekends, nights and bank holidays.
Security staff will be recruited in accordance with BS7858:2006.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to perform duties across all premises where University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust operate. You must be capable of protecting staff, patient’s visitors and property and dealing with untoward incidents. You will have experience of dealing with the public in a customer orientated environment and be of a calm, sympathetic nature whilst maintaining an authoritative manner. Some control room duties will be required.
You will come into contact with difficult, aggressive and sometimes violent individuals. You will be given formal training in Conflict management & Physical Intervention Techniques. A degree of physical and mental robustness is required. If you have any doubts about your physical abilities or any health problems that will make you more liable to physical or mental harm you should consider carefully whether to apply. Applicants must possess a full, clean, category B driving license.
Essential requirements for this role are good communication skills, good understanding of written and spoken English, staying calm under pressure and being able to sustain lengthy periods of concentration. Full formal training will be provided but experience of working in Security and Control room settings would be advantageous as would experience of managing a small team of staff.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Manage the initial response to and protect Staff, Patients and Visitors from acts of violence and abuse.
Manage day to day activities to protect Trust property from crime and criminal activity.
Provide line management support to Security Officers, Control Room Operators, Traffic Officers and Agency Security & Traffic Officers.
Work with the Security Supervisors to gather information regarding incidents including criminal cases are assist in ensuring they progressed appropriately, including attendance at Court where required.
Ensure Security incidents are investigated and reported in accordance with Trust Policy & Security Dept. procedures.
Deal sensitively and in an empathetic manner with staff, visitors & patients who present with complex and highly emotive issues as a result of the wider impact of crime including violence and physical assaults.
Ensure that all NHS security work is carried out within the professional and ethical procedures of the Security Dept.
Manage the day to day arrangements for Traffic management & car parking facilities in order to maximise the availability of parking facilities for patients, visitors & staff.
Person specification
Experience / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full, Clean Category B Driving License
- Basic English and Maths knowledge
- Leadership & Management Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience
- Level 2 National Certificate for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance or relevant qualification or experience
Desirable criteria
- SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor License
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to write reports
- Demonstrate competencies for planned and unplanned activity including emergencies
- Good communication skills
- Evidence of leading and managing a team
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlie Mechen
- Job title
- Deputy Security Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
01273 696955 Ext. 67051
Mobile No: 07469377382 (office hours only)
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