Deputy Security Operations Manager

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate a standard of education to degree level or equivalent in work experience relevant to this post
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management experience in secure healthcare setting

Desirable criteria

• Security and/or management qualifications at diploma or degree level
• PRINCE2 foundation and practitioner
• Completed Audit Training to ISO 9001 standard

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 3 years of operational management in a security based service with the responsibility for managing resources and people
• Evidence or problem solving and decision making at a level similar to that required for this role
• Experience of working and implementing changes in accordance with new regulations, protocols, policies and procedures
• Evidence of being a team player and managing the complex needs of teams

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working within a secure mental healthcare setting
• Experience of working with patients having mental healthcare or learning disability needs

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding the culture and values of the NHS and the importance of embracing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion as an integral part of organisational culture
• Good knowledge and understanding of law and relevant legislation, e.g data protection principles, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, Mental Health Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act
• Maintain awareness of professional and organisational developments
• Understanding of health and safety in the workplace

Desirable criteria

• Working knowledge of physical, procedural and relational security
• Knowledge of category B prison service standards
• Knowledge of facilitating works in a secure environment.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and contracts management
• Knowledge of technical security systems, such as: Cortech, perimeter intrusion detection systems, CCTV, access control, X-ray equipment, fire alarm systems, personal attack alarm systems, intruder alarm systems and digital radio systems

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Able to approach problem solving with logic, absorb and communicate information, and be capable of clear and concise thinking
• Effective communicator
• Proven leadership
• Organisational, financial and people-management skills. Proficient in report writing
• Good analytical/problem solving skills
• Ability to influence key stakeholders within complex organisational structures
• Proficient IT skills
• Be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
• Be able to relate to other members of the team, self-reliant, friendly with a sense of humour
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Effective public speaker with strong written and oral skills
• A reputation for personal integrity and intelligence
• Consultative manner / good networking skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing change and new ways of working
• Awareness of aspects of confidentiality and information sharing within a healthcare setting

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks . After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).

Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage the thoughtful use of technology as a demonstration of strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, we encourage applicants to personalise their recruitment application to showcase their unique skills and experiences.

While AI-generated content can be a helpful tool, relying solely on generic responses instead of highlighting your own strengths and achievements may impact the success of your application. The success of an application will always be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria for the role, so it is important to ensure that your application and any supporting information clearly demonstrate how you meet these requirements.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD Deputy Security Operations Manager (PDF, 1.5MB)