Security OfficerinMilton KeynesinMilton KeynesPUBLISHED MON 11 NOV 2024

Security Officer

Department: Security & Car Parking

Band: 3, £24,£25,674 Per annum pro rata

Hours: Full time, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The post holder will be required to work 12 hrs on rotating shifts. The post holder will be required to perform a wide range of duties related to the Security function within the trust. Post holders will ensure a high standard of service delivery in relation to security and car-park functions. Duties will include security patrols, operating CCTV, responding to code victor immediate assistance calls, assisting the Police with their enquiries and contributing to the reduction in criminal activity on site.Post holders will be required to work without supervision and use a high level of initiative in decision making.We are looking for someone with the ability to think quickly on their feet, able to use their initiative and sometimes make difficult decisions. They will be required to work closely with managers of all levels, including Executive Directors. They must have a friendly personality but also able to be firm if required.

If you require further information, please contact Steve Goodger on .

Interview questions will be centred around the Trust Values that can be found on the MKUH website: We Care, We Communicate, We Contribute and We Collaborate

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 4th / 5th of December 2024

The post holder will be required to perform a wide range of duties related to the Security Function within the trust. Post holders will ensure a high standard of service delivery in relation to security and car-park functions. Duties will include security patrols, operating CCTV, responding to code victor, assisting the Police with their enquiries and contributing to the reduction in criminal activity on site.

Post holders will be required to work without supervision and use a high level of initiative in decision making.

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Security Related Tasks

Patrol the site as directed according to the needs of the Trust in order to best protect staff, patients, visitors and Trust property.

Evict undesirable persons from the Trust premises sometimes using minimal force; or to restrain these individuals when necessary and appropriate in order to protect members of the public, staff or Trust property in accordance with British law.

Car-park Related Duties

Patrol of car-parks and external grounds, ensuring the prevention and reduction of crime and re-assurance of staff and visitors. Reporting vehicle offences and contraventions.

Other Duties Understand and manage situations which may arise as a result of stress related issues when dealing with patients, visitors and staff. Such incidents will require high levels of diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.

Undertake any training and personal development as required in relation to the job, to meet the demands of the post and changes in law.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.