Ward Security Lead

Oxford & Aylesbury

Full Time

£28,392 - £31,157 per annum | pro rata

Expires: 08/11/2026

Band 4

Permanent

About the Role

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 sites in Oxford and Aylesbury in the Health, Safety and Security department.

You 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 forensic service comprises of ten wards which includes medium secure, low secure, women's services and a pre-discharge unit. This post will mainly cover two low secure and one pre-discharge unit.

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 your assigned wards, 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

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

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:

• 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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.

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.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under UKVI regulations. To be considered, you must already hold the valid right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.