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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Aug 31, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • Good standard of general education or equivalent experience
  • Security related qualification or equivalent experience
  • Conflict resolution / physical intervention training
  • SIA license for static guarding / door supervisor

Responsibilities

  • Provide an immediate response for requests of assistance of violent and aggressive situations from patients and visitors ensuring that their personal safety and the safety of staff, patients and visitors is maintained.
  • Provide a security presence in agreed locations and provide a responsive service as required.
  • Upon request of staff assist with requests to watch/monitor patients that may be at risk of absconding or harm to themselves or others.
  • Respond to all alarm activations (intruder, panic alarms) for all Trust buildings and grounds and take appropriate actions as necessary.
  • Provide a response to all fire incidents in accordance with set procedures.
  • Undertake reception duties from the security control room as and when required.
  • Provide escort duties as required.
  • Perform regular security patrols of hospital car parks, grounds and buildings acting as a deterrent to criminal activity and anti-social behaviour and ensure all suspicious incidents are reported and any untoward behaviour is challenged as required.
  • Respond to reports of persons trapped in lifts, providing reassurance and assistance as required.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Security Officer at MFT?

The primary responsibilities include providing an effective security service for staff, patients, and visitors, responding to violent and aggressive situations, monitoring at-risk patients, responding to alarm activations, fire incidents, and performing regular security patrols.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A good standard of general education or equivalent experience, a security-related qualification or equivalent experience, conflict resolution/physical intervention training, and an SIA license for static guarding/door supervisor are required.

What is the expected salary for this role?

Possible earnings, when including guaranteed enhancements, are £26,500.

Do the shifts include weekends and nights?

Yes, the shift pattern will include weekends and nights, which will also include Agenda for Change enhanced pay.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits about the Security Officer role?

You can contact Jay Carey, Deputy Security Manager, at jay.carey@mft.nhs.uk or call 07977159084.

Is there a focus on sustainability at MFT?

Yes, MFT is embarking on a Green Plan that outlines how the organization will continue to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

What type of training will be provided to Security Officers?

Training will include conflict resolution, physical intervention training, and other relevant security protocols specific to the hospital environment.

Will Security Officers have to perform patrol duties?

Yes, Security Officers will perform regular patrols of hospital car parks, grounds, and buildings to deter criminal activity and ensure safety.

What does MFT prioritize in its workforce culture?

MFT prioritizes a culture of inclusion and belonging, equal opportunities for career development, and the health and wellbeing of its staff.

Is there an opportunity to pursue research within MFT?

Yes, MFT is a major academic research center and education provider, offering a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research programs.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.