LSMS & Facilities Manager

In particular, the LSMS will lead on:
The effective day-to-day operation of the security, portering and switchboard staff, waste management, traffic control, car park operations, accommodation and linen which impact across the whole Trust.
The proactive and reactive operational security management of property/asset protection as well as dealing with violence and aggression against staff, patients and visitors ensuring that preventative control measures are put in place.
The development of Trust and Departmental operational security policies and guidelines, through the interpretation of complex legislation, national guidance and confidential inquiry reports.
Maintaining positive working relationships with police and criminal justice services.
The planning, development and introduction of change for the Security Services Department as Trust and service needs require., Acting as a point of contact for the Technical Services Department in a customer facing role to promote the role of the Security Department across the Trust.
Providing general security advice, information and guidance to all grades of staff and Trust clients, to gain their agreement and co-operation to enable staff to undertake their work efficiently and effectively.
To assist with security related risk assessments in all areas of the Trust to identify security weakness and formulate action plans to improve security, and be an integral part of the risk management strategy working closely with the Health and Safety Officer, Estates Fire Adviser, Head of Governance and the Risk Management Team to ensure a consistent approach to risk management:
To assist with interpretation of statutory legislation and advise on the required standards necessary to ensure compliance within the Trust.
To undertake:
Routine and advanced sickness management to include reviews and the setting of targets.
Performance Development Reviews.
General counselling, arranging support where necessary.
To ensure that security, portering and switchboard staff completes their duties in accordance with Trust Operational Procedures and monitor performance. Formulate action plans where improvements are necessary.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, for more information please find that the full details can be found in the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women's, children's, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot., The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.
In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.