Security Operative

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., + 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.
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we're also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes., 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!