Security Assistant | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,176 - £30,225 Per Annum Inclusive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 August 2025 |
| Location: | Lodon, UB2 4SD |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7322982/222-Bank-SA |
Summary
Are you looking to work flexible shifts in West London? West London NHS trust is currently recruiting to our bank pool of Security assistants to assist in the facilitating & completion of necessary works, be they planned, reactive or long term projects. As a Bank Security assistant you will be responsible for ensuring that safe and secure working practices are maintained by Estates staff, contractors and colleagues. You will 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.
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. If you have these skills working bank at west London NHS Trust could be the ideal role for you. Providing you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of experience in our acute and forensic units and career development within a forward thinking and diverse environment.
Working on the bank we offer weekday shifts, these are easy to view and the Security Coordinator will book you through the allocate app.
We provide an extensive induction to the trust and additional ongoing support to all our bank staff
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
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.
We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
We’re rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Together, we’re committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.
Our Team is tight knit and work well together. This vacancy would suit somebody who is looking for a Team that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an on-going basis. Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays.
1. To ensure continued personal safety and safety of contractors, service users and staff by working within the safe practice guidelines provided by the security department.
2. To undertake any other administration duties as and when necessary in support of the key escort functions in relation to Estates and Capital.
3. To ensure that self and internal/external contractors/estates staff work within the policies, procedures, and safe working practices as set out by WLNT.
4. To contribute to own personal development and provide information to others to help their development.
5. To make changes to own practice and offer suggestions for improving service.
6. To maintain the quality of own work and use initiative.
7. To have a clear understanding of all policies and procedures related to post
8. To undertake routine escort duties for Estates and Facilities department.
9. To assist in delivering programmes of planned maintenance work and projects
10. To work alongside clinical staff in safe working practices within clinical areas
11. Carry out any other works related to the post, including undertaking the role of Security Assistant as required.
12. Proactively and reactively secure relevant CCTV footage in advance of expected Police or disciplinary investigations.
13. Provide cover for the Security Coordinator during periods of leave
This advert closes on Thursday 17 Jul 2025