Traffic Officer Brighton, England
Job description
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking , honest, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed individuals, with excellent communication skills, who are able to work in a team and as an individual on own initiative. You will compliment an existing security (Traffic) department based in the busy environment of the Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal Hospitals.
Hours of work will be as required but based on agreed hours and rostered duties Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend and Bank Holiday work may be required. 27 days’ annual leave entitlement per annum. Pro rata for part-time staff. Applicants must have possessed a full, current, clean driving license for a minimum of 2 years (Manual).
To Support the provision of a safe & secure environment across the Trust’s Facilities.
To manage traffic flows and car parking across the Trust’s site’s.
Provide advice & support to Trust staff, patients & visitors regarding parking arrangements.
To maximise the collection of revenue from Car Parking facilities.
All posts within the Security Department are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and you will be required to hold or pass A DBS enhanced check.
You will be required to perform duties within all University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust premises and must be capable of using your communication skills and common sense to deal politely, effectively and efficiently with staff, patients and visitors. The role will require you to be able to deal with members of the public in a customer orientated environment and be of a calm, sympathetic nature whilst maintaining an authoritative manner.
You may occasionally come into contact with difficult and sometimes aggressive individuals. You will be given formal training in conflict management skills but a degree of physical and mental robustness is required. If you have any doubts about your physical abilities or any health problems that will make you more liable to physical or mental harm you should consider carefully whether to apply.
Duties will include foot patrols of car parks, issuing of enforcement notices, the operation of radio communications equipment, mechanical and manual traffic barriers and providing directional information to the general public. Basic computer literacy and familiarity with standard Microsoft Office software packages would be advantageous. Full training will be provided.
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
To manage the traffic flow and access/egress of vehicles into Trust Car parks and access roads in line with the Trust Traffic Management & Car Parking Policy.
To undertake cash collection and reconciliations as required.
To undertake daily checks and maintenance of car parking facilities & equipment including barriers, ticket & payment machines.
To issue enforcement notices in line with Trust policy.
Undertake regular foot patrols of the Hospital car parks and access roads.
Provide Traffic support when required in emergency incidents on Trust premises.
To monitor relevant CCTV, body warn video footage.
Ensure equipment provided is maintained inclusive and not limited to radio communications equipment.
To prevent the loss of property belonging to the Trusts, their staff, patients and visitors.
To carry out other duties as directed by the Trust Security Manager or his authorised representative.
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