Group Security Lead

The Group Security Lead sits at group level within Elysium Healthcare, a provider of mental health, neurological, learning disability and autism services, and acts as its lead specialist adviser on security. The work centres on setting security standards and policies, running audits and site visits, and advising ward and frontline teams on assessing risk while keeping least restrictive practice in view. It suits a clinician with secure or forensic setting experience rather than a general security background. A clinical mental health qualification is required.

What the job involves

• Lead a programme of security audits and site visits covering physical security, access control and emergency preparedness
• Develop security policies, procedures and assurance frameworks, overseeing the Physical Security Document and Physical Security Index
• Promote least restrictive practice and help services reduce restrictive interventions while keeping people safe
• Lead security risk assessments, incident prevention and emergency response planning
• Oversee preparation for external reviews, inspections and designation processes covering security and patient safety
• Manage security alert systems and advise services and leadership teams on complex security matters
• Work with internal teams, emergency services and regulators to strengthen safety and security arrangements
• Support training, competency development and CPD in security and risk management
• Monitor safety and security performance through KPIs, audits and governance reporting
• Lead corporate security governance forums and ensure action plans are delivered and best practice embedded
• Act as senior adviser on patient safety and security, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement
• Build professional networks across forensic and secure healthcare services to share learning and best practice

Qualifications

• Clinical mental health qualification

Experience

• Significant experience as a clinician, including thorough risk assessment and care planning
• Experience in a secure or prison setting
• Experience providing high-quality care
• Experience in the prevention and management of violence and aggression

Skills & knowledge

• Best Practice Guidance for adult medium-secure services and the designation process
• In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and its use in practice
• Understanding of reducing restrictive practices
• Understanding of Standards for Better Health and relevant NICE guidelines
• Ability to supervise, appraise and teach clinical staff
• Leadership and change management skills in a clinical area

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure

Other

• Sound awareness of health and safety issues

Nice to have

• Project work involving system change
• Auditing experience
• Post-registration training in an area relevant to adult forensic services
• Completed a course on teaching and assessing in clinical practice, or equivalent
• Evidence of providing formal training to others and supporting student placements on a ward

What's offered

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday off and option to buy additional leave
• Career development and training
• Ely-Vate rewards platform and Blue Light Card discounts
• Wellbeing support and activities, plus 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
• Life assurance
• Stream access to earned wages and savings
• Enhanced maternity package
• Pension contribution