Assistant Security​/Violence & Aggression Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Health, Safety and Security Team as a Security / Violence and Aggression Officer.

This vacancy is based in Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.

The main duties of this role are:

• Support the operational management arrangements at the Health Board's General Hospital sites and associated sites, including day to day management of access control, CCTV and Staff  systems;
• Assist the Health Board Security Adviser and Violence and Aggression Case Manager in their duties;
• Provide advice and training to staff in personal safety and provide support to staff affected by violence and aggression.

Level 3 Diploma in Security Management or equivalent experience and knowledge along with Security Service experience in healthcare (or security related service) are essential. Experience of the criminal justice process with enforcement agencies including victim/witness support and thorough knowledge of security related standards and procedures are desirable.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals:
  Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;
  Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen;
  Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals:
  Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire;
  Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres:
  Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 26/01/2026

• Level 3 Diploma in Security Management or equivalent experience and knowledge
• Security management or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Risk Management techniques and processes.
• Knowledge of CCTV and practical application of the law
• Knowledge of criminal justice process
• SIA registration
• Health and Safety Qualification
• Understanding of secure by design and crime prevention
• Understanding of the Protection of Premises Act 2025
• Thorough knowledge of security related standards and procedures

• Security Service experience in healthcare (or security related service)
• Security Management experience in healthcare (or security related service)
• Experience in training delivery
• Experience of audits and inspections
• Experience of the criminal justice process with enforcement agencies including victim/witness support

• Welsh Speaker (Level
  1)

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£27,898 to £30,615 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)