Security Assistant

Job overview

Security Assistant will be part of the Clinical Security Department in the West London Forensic Service (WLFS) of West London NHS Trust (WLNT). The roles and responsibilities are therefore focussed on maintaining a safe and secure environment.   Security Assistant is responsible for facilitating the completion of necessary works, both planned and reactive, and ensuring that safe and secure working practices are maintained by Estates staff, contractors and colleagues. Additionally, Security Assistants will have duties within the Security department, and will carry out these duties as directed by the Security Coordinator or designated security staff.

Being able to work in a team environment is paramount, whilst we are also looking for a candidate that can use their own initiative. A confident communicator who is comfortable in dealing with all the relevant stake holders.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that self and internal/external contractors/estates staff work within the policies, procedures, and safe working practices as set out by WLNT.

To contribute to own personal development and provide information to others to help their development.

To make changes to own practice and offer suggestions for improving service. To maintain the quality of own work and use initiative. To have a clear understanding of all policies and procedures related to post

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.