Matron

1 month ago

Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are seeking mature, honest, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed individuals, who are able to work in a team and as an individual on own initiative.

You will be complimenting existing security teams based in the busy environment of the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.

You will be required to perform duties within all premises in University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. You must be capable of protecting staff, patients and visitors and dealing with untoward incidents. Ideally you will have experience of dealing with the public in a customer orientated environment and be of a calm, sympathetic nature whilst maintaining an authoritative manner. Some control room duties will be required.

Main duties of the job

You will come into contact with difficult, aggressive and sometimes violent individuals as well as patients and visitors. You will be given formal training in Conflict management & Physical Intervention Techniques. A degree of physical and mental robustness is required.

If you have any doubts about your physical abilities or any health problems that will make you more liable to physical or mental harm you should consider carefully whether to apply.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 


We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 


As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. 


We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Essential requirements for this role are good communication skills, good understanding of written and spoken English, staying calm under pressure and being able to sustain lengthy periods of concentration.

Full training will be provided but experience of working in Security in a Healthcare or Higher Education establishment would be advantageous.

Applicants must possess a full clean manual car driving license, desirably for a minimum of 2 years. 

Hours of work will be as required, but based on a 37.5 hour week pro rota, rostered duties will include 12 hour shifts at weekends, nights and bank holidays.

Please see job description and person specs for full details

Person specification

Full Clean Manual UK Driving Licence

Essential criteria

Full Clean UK Manual Car Driving Licence

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Knowledge/GCSE English & Math

Desirable criteria

SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor Licence SIA Level 2 CCTV Operators Licence

Experience

Essential criteria

Ability to write reports Analytical and problem solving skills

Desirable criteria

Experience within Security Industry Experience within Healthcare Setting Conflict Resolution Training

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

People Management & Development

Essential criteria

Experience in communication, teamwork & problem solving

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. 

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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