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Job summary

Main area
Administrative
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent - Full time
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 0900-1700)
Job ref
267-FS7589547-2A
Employer
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Based at Littlemore Mental Health Centre
Town
Oxford
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 RSU allowance of £1447 payable per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Ward Security Lead

Band 4

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.

We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.

We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Good luck and we hope to hear from you.


 

Job overview

Are you looking for a new opportunity in health and safety? Or looking to side step into a secure mental health environment?

We're seeking a health and safety professional to join us at our site in south Oxford in the Health, Safety and Security department.

You'd could have past experiences in health and safety, the police force, the prison service or the armed forces. Don't worry if you've never been on a mental health ward - we'll train you up! 

If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity feel free to give us a call or email!

Main duties of the job

The Oxford Clinic is a medium secure forensic mental health facility comprising of three wards with 42 beds across all three wards.  Many of our patients have had experience of the criminal justice system in the past, and will be subject to a detention under the mental health act.  While not working directly with patients you will be contributing to a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment.  

  • You will be responsible for the safety within the clinic, using the See, Think, Act version 3 as a framework.  
  • You will be involved in security awareness training of all clinical professionals within the service, where training will be provided.
  • You will be required to liaise with staff at all levels and to demonstrate a dedicated approach in providing a high quality service.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

•    Excellent opportunities for career progression
•    Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
•    27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
•    NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
•    Competitive pension scheme
•    Lease car scheme
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Mental Health First Aiders
•    Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. 

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description subject to evaluation.

Person specification

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Good personal and organisational skills
  • Ability to plan and prioritise work loads
Desirable criteria
  • COSHH training
  • Nebosh or equivalent training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of safety and security systems
  • Working knowledge of risk registers
  • Ability to teach, support and mentor
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in mental health
  • Experience of risk assessment
  • Experience of fire regulations

Other

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Ability to travel across service
  • Good I/T skills
Desirable criteria
  • Familiar with medium secure design standards

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthNHS 75th BirthdayDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Caroline Coyle
Job title
Forensic Lead Health, Safety & Security
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01865 902610
Additional information

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application. 

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