Security Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts Security Team. The role will be based at the Aintree, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen sites.
Working within a specialist team you will be responsible for assisting in providing a professional and effective Traffic Officer service tailored to meet the needs of the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by:
Maintaining good order and preventing public disorder on all Trust sites. Protecting patients, staff, contractors and visitors against acts of violence, aggression and abuse.
Protecting Trust property against loss, theft and damage.
Protecting property belonging to patients, staff, visitors and contractors against loss, theft and damage.
Maintaining Traffic routes throughout the Trust site
Patrolling Trust Car parks
Issuing notices or Breach of Contract (BOC) fines for any unauthorised Parking.
To provide a professional and effective Security / Traffic Officer service tailored to meet the needs of the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT.
To maintain good order and prevent public disorder on all Trust sites.
The protection of patients, staff, contractors and visitors against acts of violence, aggression and abuse.
The protection of Trust property against loss, theft and damage
The protection of property belonging to patients.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page
The post holder will provide emergency response to incidents on all Trust premises.
To protect staff, patients and visitors from acts of violence and aggression giving regard to their own safety.
To de-escalate incidents of disorder.
To maintain accurate written records of security incidents and complete the appropriate electronic incident forms, police witness statements and duty log.
To complete pocket note books to a recognised evidential standard for future investigative requirements.
To liaise with the Police as required including the submission of statements, preservation and correlation of any evidence that may be required.
To prevent the loss of property and carry out preliminary investigations into losses to the Trust, staff and patients.
To assist with the secure movement of cash, including money from
April 2021 vending machines, catering outlets, Fundraising and General Office.
To patrol the Trust sites as directed by the Security Operations Manager or duty supervisor.
To promptly respond to security systems including intruder, personal attack and access control alarms and take necessary action in the interests of safety and security.
Instigate Police response to suspicious incidents on Trust sites.
Respond to Major Incident instigation in line with the Major Incident Policy.
Escort lone workers or vulnerable staff where there is an identified risk and support lone workers in line with the Trust’s Lone Worker Policy.
To main records in respect of all lost and found property incidents occurring within the premises and to take action on such reports as directed.
To operate a secure key register.
To monitor fire alarm system, and investigate fire alarms and direct fire brigade on call out.
Maintaining clear routes for emergency services.
To complete all mandatory training and undertake any other training and updates relevant to the post.
Undertake any other duties relating to security which may be requested by the Security Operations Manager or duty supervisor.
Maintain a working knowledge of Trust Policies - Security, Dealing with Violence and Aggression and Lone Worker Control Room.
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