Head of Security, Access - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge University Hospitals
Cambridge University Hospitals
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Description

Main area

  • Corporate
  • Estates & Facilities Management
    Grade
  • Band 8a
    Contract
  • Permanent
    Hours
  • Full time hours per week (Varied working pattern)
    Job ref
  • 180F235430
    Employer
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Employer type
  • NHS
    Site


  • Addenbrooke's Hospital

  • Corporate
    Town
  • Cambridge
    Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 p.a. pro rata
Salary period

  • Yearly
    Closing
  • 17/09/2023 23:59Job overview


An exciting opportunity within the Capital, Estates & Facilities Management team at Cambridge University Hospitals has arisen - we are looking for a Head of Trust Security, Access & Parking.


A key focus of this post will be to provide professional skills and expertise to tackle security management issues across a generic range of proactive & reactive action; ensuring high quality local delivery of this work.


You will lead for all associated services within the scope of this role, with full responsibility and accountability for the service delivery, resource management and performance; services include access, security, car parking, traffic management, courtesy bus, wayfinding and staff transport and travel.


When you join CUH you will become part of a world leading team delivering medical excellence & innovation where we put our patients first & foremost in everything we do.

Main duties of the job


To provide specialist security advice to the Trust taking a lead role in the training and education of all staff in security and related topics ensuring the Trust complies with all NHS security guidance and legal requirements.


To work on behalf of the Trust to deliver an environment that is safe and secure so that the highest standards of clinical care can be made available to patients, by working in close partnership with stakeholders within the NHS and external organisations such as the police and professional representative bodies.


Trust lead for all violence reduction activities across the Trust, including responsibility for the implementation and management for the Violence Prevention & Reduction Standards.


Develop and deliver the necessary strategic strategies and associated business cases, covering operational, physical and technical needs of all services; and focusing on delivery of service over 2 & 5 year plans, contributing to strategic and annual business planning.

Working for our organisation


Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.

With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.

Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.

The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 17th September 2023.

Interviews are due to be held on the week commencing 25th September 2023.


Benefits to you


We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.


Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.

In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

Person specification


Qualifications:

Essential criteria

Degree in Security Management or equivalent.

  • Security Management qualification or equivalent healthcare working experience.
Desirable criteria

  • Qualification in Security and/or Healthcare Management & leadership.
Experience

Essential criteria

Significant experience of working at a senior management level within a security management discipline.

Experience in providing security solutions to enhance service delivery.

Experience of managing security services in the NHS or public sector.

Ability to chair and effectively participate at meetings.

Ability to recognise the need to escalate.

  • Experience riskbased work including risk assessments, risk profile and security hazards.
Desirable criteria

Background in contractual management within operational environment.

Experience of working within a multi-disciplined Facilities management team.

  • Experience or working with colleagues from wider services including CEFM
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