# Security Team Leader > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/security-team-leader/71de6876-38e4-4548-b39f-2ceff504d485 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/security-team-leader/71de6876-38e4-4548-b39f-2ceff504d485.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £26,300 - £27,890 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Shift Work - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work 4 on 4 off) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T13:30:59.831Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Security/Security-v8042708 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8042708?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and reliable individual to join the Security Services team as a Band 3 Security Supervisor. The post holder will support the delivery of a safe and secure environment across the Health Board, assisting in the day-to-day supervision of security officers. You will play a key role in ensuring high standards of service, professionalism, and compliance with organisational policies and procedure ### Main duties of the job - Lead and coordinate  security staff on shift - Provide a visible, professional and reassuring presence across all sites - Support the response to incidents, including conflict situations and emergencies - Ensure all incidents are recorded accurately and reported in line with policy - Carry out regular patrols of buildings and grounds to maintain security - Monitor CCTV systems in accordance with legislation and local procedures - Provide guidance and support to security officers during shifts - Liaise with staff, patients, visitors, and external agencies such as the Police - Promote a safe and secure working environment at all times - Assist with investigations and follow-up actions where required ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac The Security Supervisor will support the Security Management team in the effective delivery of security services across all sites. Key responsibilities include: - The allocation of duties and deployment of staff - Ensure compliance with Health Board policies, procedures, and legal requirements - Supporting training and development of security staff - Maintaining accurate records and documentation - Responding to and managing incidents in a calm and professional manner - Undertaking administrative duties relevant to the role Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and reliable individual to join the Security Services team as a Band 3 Security Supervisor. The post holder will support the delivery of a safe and secure environment across the Health Board, assisting in the day-to-day supervision of security officers. You will play a key role in ensuring high standards of service, professionalism, and compliance with organisational policies and procedure ## Job Description Lead and coordinate security staff on shift Provide a visible, professional and reassuring presence across all sites Support the response to incidents, including conflict situations and emergencies Ensure all incidents are recorded accurately and reported in line with policy Carry out regular patrols of buildings and grounds to maintain security Monitor CCTV systems in accordance with legislation and local procedures Provide guidance and support to security officers during shifts Liaise with staff, patients, visitors, and external agencies such as the Police Promote a safe and secure working environment at all times Assist with investigations and follow-up actions where required ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac The Security Supervisor will support the Security Management team in the effective delivery of security services across all sites. Key responsibilities include: The allocation of duties and deployment of staff Ensure compliance with Health Board policies, procedures, and legal requirements Supporting training and development of security staff Maintaining accurate records and documentation Responding to and managing incidents in a calm and professional manner Undertaking administrative duties relevant to the role Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Flexible to work shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays - Ability to attend all UHB sites and Drive UHB Vehicle **Desirable** - Ability to undertake physical intervention where necessary ### Skills **Essential** - Good communication skills & Ability to work as part of a team - Good standard of IT skills (Outlook, Word, reporting systems) **Desirable** - Ability to deal with volatile situations calmly and effectively. - Knowledge of GDPR / information governance ### Experience **Essential** - Security Experience **Desirable** - Previous NHS Supervisory - Previous experience of undertaking Security duties - Working with the general public ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good general education to include GCSE’s in English and Mathematics or equivalent **Desirable** - Security Certification / Licences - Other Qualifications ### Special Knowledge **Essential** - Security Standards, protocols & legislation - The ability to be proactive and support change - Ability to stimulate staff to improve quality of service **Desirable** - Understanding of Health and Safety regulations - Understanding of NHS policies, values, and procedures - Knowledge of GDPR and information governance ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Commitment to customer service - Ability to work individually as well as part of a team with minimal supervision - Flexible in working patterns and site attendance. **Desirable** - Empathy when dealing with patients, visitors, and staff - Strong Positive leadership presence ## Documents - [jdps (pdf, 864.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10331295) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 102.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10331412) - [guidance notes for applicants nov25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2843) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2852) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy (pdf, 2.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2851) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1630) - [croeso i fwrdd iechyd prifysgol caerdydd a’r fro (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2422) - [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421) ## 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.