Ward Security Lead

In this role, you will contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment across Oxford and Aylesbury sites within the Health, Safety and Security team. You will apply safety and security frameworks to the wards, supporting clinical staff and training colleagues. The role involves liaising across levels, promoting high‑quality safety services, and undergoing DBS onboarding. This is a hands-on position that supports patients with a focus on risk reduction and a secure care setting.

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• NHS Discount across shops/restaurants
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

• Ensure safety within assigned wards (two low secure, one pre-discharge unit)
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment
• Lead or participate in security awareness training for clinical staff (training provided)
• Liaise with staff at all levels to deliver a high‑quality service
• Apply the See, Think, Act v3 framework to safety decisions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain safety and security standards

• Ability to work autonomously
• Good personal and organisational skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads
• Knowledge of safety and security systems
• Working knowledge of risk registers
• Ability to teach, support and mentor

• Autonomy
• Strong communication
• Organisational skills
• COSHH training
• Nebosh or equivalent training
• Knowledge of risk assessment