# Band 4 Security Liaison Worker - Ardenleigh hospital > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-4-security-liaison-worker-ardenleigh-hospital/1767cae4-a262-41b8-9912-f99bb021f43e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-4-security-liaison-worker-ardenleigh-hospital/1767cae4-a262-41b8-9912-f99bb021f43e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T00:02:05.079Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Erdington/Birmingham_Solihull_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Security_Liaison/Security_Liaison-v8063997 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8063997?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview You will be expected to meet high standards of physical, relational and procedural security within our medium secure mental health service.  You will be recruited to support Ardenleigh Hospital  which is a Medium Secure Unit. Whilst you will be based in one our three MSUs you may need to support the other MSU sites within Birmingham.  We are looking for a post holder who is enthusiastic, self motivated and efficient who can work as part of a team and independently.  Ideally the post holder would have experience of working in secure environments and must hold a working understanding of the concepts of physical, procedural and relational security.  You will have an eye for detail, be able to undertake audits, searches and checks and be able to identify and implement changes to working practices to enhance security in the service. You may also be required to provide cover for the Control Room where full training will be offered. ### Main duties of the job To support, develop and work in line with policies and procedures for risk, security, health and safety management. To be responsible for providing advice and support to staff on security related issues and contribute to the wider risk management. Act as a role model for staff and service users, in a manner which positively reflects the values of the organisation. To support the Reception and Security Manager, the ANP for Risk and Security and wider nurse management team and to be adaptable and flexible to the needs of the service. Assisting with major incident planning and incident management within the Specialist and Complex Care Programme. To work rotational shifts as per the needs of the service. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK) We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. ## Job Details You will be expected to meet high standards of physical, relational and procedural security within our medium secure mental health service. You will be recruited to support Ardenleigh Hospital which is a Medium Secure Unit. Whilst you will be based in one our three MSUs you may need to support the other MSU sites within Birmingham. We are looking for a post holder who is enthusiastic, self motivated and efficient who can work as part of a team and independently. Ideally the post holder would have experience of working in secure environments and must hold a working understanding of the concepts of physical, procedural and relational security. You will have an eye for detail, be able to undertake audits, searches and checks and be able to identify and implement changes to working practices to enhance security in the service. You may also be required to provide cover for the Control Room where full training will be offered. ## Job Description To support, develop and work in line with policies and procedures for risk, security, health and safety management. To be responsible for providing advice and support to staff on security related issues and contribute to the wider risk management. Act as a role model for staff and service users, in a manner which positively reflects the values of the organisation. To support the Reception and Security Manager, the ANP for Risk and Security and wider nurse management team and to be adaptable and flexible to the needs of the service. Assisting with major incident planning and incident management within the Specialist and Complex Care Programme. To work rotational shifts as per the needs of the service. ## Responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK) We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to use I.C.T based software including presentation and teaching skills. - Experience of working in a secure mental health environment. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Level 3 Diploma in a related area of practice. ## Documents - [applicant guide (pdf, 313.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1260) - [job description (pdf, 752.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10354593) - [equality statement (pdf, 572.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2416) - [person specification (pdf, 472.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10354594) - [everyday behaviours guide (pdf, 159.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2415) - [information for applicants (pdf, 431.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1709) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.