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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.1. Ìý ÌýDay-to-day administration, instruction and supervision of Healthcare Security officers whilst they are performing their duty.

1.2. Ìý ÌýSupervise the performance and quality of the Security Officers and address relevant training to management.

1.3. Ìý ÌýTo ensure that the team maintain all equipment and uniform supplied to you in a clean and presentable manner, full uniform must be worn at all times while on duty in the line with the uniform protocol

1.4. Ìý ÌýLead on the security response to all fire alert calls, taking action in line with the Trust fire procedures, to minimise the risk to life and assets. To ensure fire escape routes are clear and equipment are in working order and fully accessible at all times and current relevant fire legislation is being complied with.

1.5. Ìý ÌýAttend and liaise to calls for security assistance from Departmental or ward staff or Mental Health teams to assist with patients being held or assessed under the mental health Act.

1.6. Ìý ÌýTo assist in the induction and training of all new security Healthcare Security Officer using the Local Induction Checklist

1.7. Ìý ÌýAssist Management with Investigations under the Trust Disciplinary Policy.Ìý

1.8. Ìý ÌýPresent and co-ordinate Crime prevention talks to departmental staff and at the Local Trust Induction

1.9. Ìý ÌýEnsure correct Greenwich Mean Times are aligned to all security systems Ìýclock times to security systems, including CCTV, Access Control and Car Parking database.

1.10. Ìý ÌýManage unplanned staff absences to ensure the roster operates with the minimum use of overtime and staff bank/agency.Ìý

1.11. Ìý ÌýEnsure that the security staffs are fully conversant with the operation of all fire and major incident instructions and exercises.

1.12. Ìý ÌýActively monitor sickness and absence of security officers and implement the Trust policy for sickness management in conjunction with security management. This will involve return to work sick/absence reviews.

1.13. Ìý ÌýTo ensure all incidents are reported, logged and investigated. All crimes reported to, or discovered by the Security Service will be investigated by them and/or the Metropolitan Police; this may include providing them with written MG11 statement forms, depending upon the circumstances.

1.14. Ìý ÌýTo carry out initial risk assessments after the security officers initial investigation for crime reduction/prevention. This will improve the safety for the staff, patients and property

1.15. Ìý ÌýTo co-ordinate the response to intruder security alarms, inspect for signs of break-in, search for suspects, protect scene of crime and liaise with the Site nurse practitioners and/or the Metropolitan Police.

1.16. Ìý ÌýTo ensure CCTV facility is monitored effectively and creating files for saved footage for both analogue and digital systems when used for evidence.

1.17. Ìý ÌýAccess control systems to be maintained at all times and to ensure that security are correctly adding authorised personnel

1.18. Ìý ÌýLiaise with police, downloading from the system onto a DVD disc following Trust procedures, when obtaining CCTV footage for evidence required.

1.19. Ìý ÌýTo lead on control access management systems and ensure all officers are trained accordingly.

1.20. Ìý ÌýRegular car parking audits of blue badge holders staff permit holders and to create/update data base for fraudulent car parking, liaising with management.

1.21. Ìý ÌýCreating a working partnership with King’s College London (KCL) Ìýsecurity team by liaising with team and communicating/sharing local crime activity

1.22. Ìý ÌýSupervise the control and regulation of movement of traffic, parking of vehicles whilst on Trust property and enforcement of the parking policy including assisting the security parking officer. This includes issuing parking tickets on hand held machines and down load the information to the control room computer.

1.23. Ìý ÌýTo keep all car parking machines in working order by maintaining or repairing and to report all faults to relevant security manager.

1.24. Ìý ÌýEnsure the hand over of car parking income from the control room till is checked with another officer and handed over to the next Team leader, reporting any discrepancies to management immediately.

1.25. Ìý ÌýAssist management with car parking cash collections Ìý

1.26. Ìý ÌýTo ensure patrols of the grounds of Guy’s & St Thomas’ estate are undertaken effectively to protect the building and its contents from fire and theft.

1.27. Ìý ÌýTo ensure that visitors are courteously received and directed in a manner that will reflect credit to the Trust.

1.28. Ìý ÌýTo report any security defects or omissions throughout the Estate in a timely and accurate manner and keeping records to share with management.

1.29. Ìý ÌýReceive reports of lost property and accept found personal property for safe keeping and help maintain the register of lost and found property. All property to be taken to the security management office as soon as possible.Ìý

1.30. Ìý ÌýTo ensure all staff on the shift are correctly dressed in line with the Trust uniform policy.

1.31. Ìý ÌýTo ensure on a daily basis all written records of security duties are vetted for errors and omissions and delivered to the Trust Security Manager in a timely fashion.

1.32. Ìý ÌýTo assist in ensuring that site contractor compounds are safe and secure, mostly out of hours.Ìý

1.33. Ìý ÌýWill assist with the promotion of safe working environment by raising awareness of potential risks and putting processes in place to help reduce risk against security staff and other NHS colleagues.

1.34. Ìý ÌýTo ensure that all security officers are aware of trust and departmental polices procedures and protocols.

1.35. Ìý ÌýTo supervise enforcement of the Trust's 'No Smoking Policy' by being tactful, diplomatic and assertive.

1.36. Ìý ÌýTo supervise enforcement of the Trust's ID Badge Policy.

1.37 Ìý ÌýTo promote the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion principles ensuring that all staff and patients have equitable opportunities in accordance with Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust policies.