24/7 Healthcare Security Specialist

Royal Devon; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Car lease scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated security professional to join a 24/7 team protecting patients, staff and visitors across Wonford, Heavitree and Mardon House. You will handle incidents, support clinical staff and ensure compassionate, safety-first interactions on a busy NHS site.

Ideal candidates have security sector experience, a valid UK driving licence and a calm, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in the security sector is essential.
• Experience in a public-facing or healthcare environment is desirable.
• Full clean UK driving licence (manual and automatic).
• Willingness to undertake training including physical intervention, conflict resolution and manual handling.
• A professional, approachable and team-focused attitude.
• Must hold a UK right to work; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Responding to incidents involving theft, assault, anti-social behaviour, and other security concerns
• Supporting clinical teams with patients experiencing confusion, delirium, dementia or post-operative delirium
• Adapting your approach to ensure all interactions with patients are handled with empathy, professionalism and care
• Using de-escalation techniques as a first approach, backed up by accredited physical intervention training
• Writing accurate and timely incident reports and statements to support investigations or police involvement
• Monitoring and operating CCTV systems and supporting the Trust’s car parking team as required

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Security sector experience

Public-facing/Healthcare environment

UK Driving Licence

Job description

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated security professional to join a 24/7 team protecting patients, staff and visitors across Wonford, Heavitree and Mardon House. You will handle incidents, support clinical staff and ensure compassionate, safety-first interactions on a busy NHS site.

Ideal candidates have security sector experience, a valid UK driving licence and a calm, professional approach.