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Join the NHS as a Higher Security Officer at Sunderland Royal Hospital, where you'll ensure the safety of patients and staff in a dynamic environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated security team, managing various responsibilities, including emergency responses and conflict resolution, all while fostering a secure atmosphere. The position requires flexibility and a commitment to customer service, helping to create a safe environment within the hospital.
Go back City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
The closing date is 10 July 2025
This is an exciting time tobe joining Choice Facilities Services at Sunderland Royal Hospital as a HigherSecurity Officer.
This post provides an excellent opportunity for anenthusiastic self-motivated andproactive person to join an already established highly skilled team, to supportthe delivery of security services to providea safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and healthcare staff within the hospital.
This role is 30 hoursper week working over a four week rota shift pattern. The post holder will berequired after training to work within the well-established security team tocover weekends, unsocial hours including night duty and public holidays.
The ideal candidate will hold an SIA doorsupervisor licence and or be willing to undertake SIA CCTV licence training.They must hold a driving licence as well as literacy and numeracy skills to level 1.
You should be a good communicator and be ableto defuse potentially confrontational situations. You must be able to undertake manual handlingtask and be able to work on your own and within a team. You should be self-motivated, flexible,helpful and customer focused. The postis subject to an Enhanced DBS check
The Ideal Candidate will have the following:
Hold an SIA door supervisor licence.
Hold an SIA CCTV licence training or be willing to undertake.
Hold a driving licence as well as literacy and numeracy skills to level 1
Experience of conflict management, violence and aggression as well as negotiation and calming skills to de-escalate a violent/potentially violent situation.
Able to use initiative when faced with an emergency situation
Package Description
30 hours per week working over a four week full rota shift pattern.
The post holder will be required after training to work within the well-established security team to cover weekends, unsocial hours including night duty and public holidays.
You should be a good communicator and be able to defuse potentially confrontational situations. You must be able to undertake manual handling task and be able to work on your own and within a team. You should be self-motivated, flexible, helpful and customer focused. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full duties of the role
The post holder will work as a member of the security team within the Sunderland Royal Hospital to assist in the protection of patients, staff and visitors. The post holder must hold a valid Security Industry Authority licence to undertake this role. The role includes:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
£26,259 to £27,395 a yearPro rata for part time