Overview
The Hospital Safety Team is focused on providing a first‑class service to patients, staff and visitors at all times. The post holder will supervise the team, support the Manager and ensure policies and procedures are complied with.
In the absence of the Manager the post holder will take overall responsibility for supervision of the Hospital Safety Team.
Working in security at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust means being part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive environment for patients, staff, and visitors. As part of the wider OneLSC shared services programme, our security operations benefit from collaborative innovation and streamlined practices across multiple NHS trusts in the region. The role combines frontline responsibility with strategic input, offering opportunities to work with advanced CCTV systems, incident response protocols, and safeguarding procedures. Team members are valued for their professionalism, vigilance, and commitment to upholding NHS values, making it a rewarding and respected career path within the Trust.
Qualifications
The applicant should have a proved record of previous Supervisor/Managerial experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct all operational duties of the HST Officer role and responsibilities (as per HST JD).
- Deputise for the Hospital Safety Team Manager during annual leave or sickness and as the need arises.
- Ensure all checklists set by the Manager are completed on time.
- Assist in managing Quality Issues and Standards within the department, updating, and initiating positive ways to improve service.
- Ensure that all Hospital Safety Team staff are able to respond to security, car parking when required, fire and major incidents in line with operational procedures.
- Help the Manager meet customer expectations by delivering a high‑quality standard of service professionally, on time and within agreed costs.
- Support the officers in carrying out duties, providing advice and mentoring when necessary.
- Manning of the Hospital Safety Team room in accordance with Security Policy, including CCTV monitoring and surveillance in accordance with Trust policies and GDPR/DPA.
- Carry out regular checks of the CCTV operating system and report any issues.
- Carry out frequent internal and external patrols in accordance with set security/fire procedures, including safety checks, reporting of defects and attendance at incidents.
- Lock/unlock areas, set intruder alarms, investigate, and liaise with the police in the event of any alarm.
- Assist in preventing acts of violence, crime or disorder and investigate incidents of theft, criminal damage, etc.
- Provide escort duties for staff and patients as required, including the movement of cash and valuables.
- Deal with incidents relating to lost and found property.
- Assist and support traffic management and car parking queries when required.
- Undertake the appropriate action in accordance with current fire procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and logs of incidents and site visit logs using the Trust’s recommended documentation.
- Act as liaison person for the receipt of emergency messages outside normal working hours whilst on shift, including taking necessary action.
- Act as key holder when required outside normal working hours whilst on shift.
- Provide assistance to Trust managers outside normal working hours and respond to all emergency calls and major incidents whilst on shift.
- Maintain a correct log of the tour of duty and report in writing any incident which occurs in accordance with the incident reporting procedure.
- Undertake training as deemed appropriate by the Trust.
- Report all Health & Safety, Fire & Security breaches.
- Assist in the control of contractors outside normal working hours in accordance with set procedures, relating to access and egress while on shift.
- Be flexible to cover additional duties in line with the needs of the service, to cover duties as reasonably required and depending on availability during periods of high workload.
- Review practical aspects of security precautions and liaise with the Hospital Safety Team Manager and Local Security Management Specialist.
- Use departmental computers for Hospital Safety Team related duties.
- Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the Hospital Safety Team Operational Procedures.
- Undertake staff appraisals on an annual basis as allocated by the Manager.
- Enter and update the Team Rota and Health Roster.
- Undertake such other appropriate duties/responsibilities as allocated by any Trust Manager.
This advert closes on Friday 10 Apr 2026.
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