Security Operations​/Deputy Manager

Job Summary

Accountable to the Head of Security. The Security Operations/Deputy Manager will assist in compliance with the strategy and directions issued by the Head of Security. This incorporates the day to day coordination of Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's security service and its associated car park service. Delivering and facilitating training courses for other staff, to deliver the trusts clinical hold training/Physical intervention training.

• Day‑to‑day management of the 24‑hour security service at Warrington and Halton, including the maintenance of security records such as DATIX.
• Coordination of the Trust’s CCTV facility to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, Human Rights Act, Investigatory Powers Act and other legislation.
• Maintaining communication with external security service providers under service level agreements and maintenance contracts.
• Providing operational advice and leadership to the security team, assisting staff during incidents.
• Developing and communicating security policies, risk assessment, audits and operational procedures in line with legislation.
• Devolving for the Head of Security, accepting specific projects and tasks.
• Conducting investigations of security breaches and crimes within the Trust and producing factual written reports to support policy and disciplinary actions.
• Delivering clinical hold and physical intervention training to all staff.

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated “good” organisation with “outstanding” features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti‑racist approach in all we do.

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 370-ANC5

EST-690a

Job location:

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG

• Significant management experience
• Experience in Operational management
• Significant experience with members of the public
• Experience in Health and Safety management
• Experience in an NHS /Healthcare environment

• Management experience
• Health and Safety experience
• Security management experience

• Knowledge of the Criminal Law and relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Law
• Operational management experience
• Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of legislation impact on the Trusts security service

• Operational experience
• Health and safety experience
• Ability to lead and motivate others

• Recognised accredited qualification in Physical intervention skills /restraint
• Operational management qualification or knowledge through experience
• Evidence of a good level of education

• Relevant Health and Safety qualification relevant to the role.

• Excellent…