Security Guard

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare foundation trust in Tees Valley is seeking a Security Officer to join their new security team. This full-time position involves providing 24-hour security across hospital sites, conducting patrols, collaborating with Trust teams to prevent activities, and offering support to patients and staff. Candidates must hold an SIA Accreditation and be willing to undertake relevant training. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and demands good communication skills.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working schedule

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Must hold SIA Accreditation including Frontline or Door Supervisors Licence.
• Willingness to undertake job-related training.
• Basic numeric and literacy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and efficient 24/7 patrols of hospital sites.
• Collaborate with Trust teams to prevent criminal activities.
• Provide assistance to patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Good communication & interpersonal skills

Ability to solve problems

Customer care

Security responsibility

Education

SIA Accreditation

Accredited Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression training

Basic numeric and literacy skills

Job description

Job summary

Exciting Career Opportunity: Join Our New Security Team!

We're thrilled to announce new openings for Security officer to join our newly established Security at Tees Esk Wear valleys NHS Trust. In this role, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated team providing essential 24-hour security services across all three of our hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

• Collaborative Security: Work closely with Trust teams to prevent and reduce criminal activity. Respond effectively to acts of violence and aggression as needed.
• Comprehensive Patrols: Conduct thorough and efficient 24/7 patrols of both internal and external areas of our hospital sites.
• Supportive Presence: Offer assistance and advice to patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring their safety and enhancing their experience.
• Enhanced Patient Care: Contribute to excellent patient care by maintaining a secure and supportive environment.

About us

We Offer:

• Full-Time Position: This role requires flexibility to work on a rotating schedule, including weekends and Bank Holidays, with shifts covering 24 hours a day. Flexibility to cover for colleagues during leave or sickness is essential.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training to stay updated with evolving legislation and best practices.
• Diverse Interaction: Use your strong communication and customer care skills to interact with a wide range of people from various background.

Details Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-EF-125-25-A

Job locations

Roseberry Park Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3AF

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• SIA Accreditation including Frontline or Door Supervisors Licence
• Accredited Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
• Basic Numeric and literacy skills
• Willingness to undertake job related training

Desirable

• CCTV Operators Licence
• NVQ or similar qualifications
• Full Driving License

Knowledge Essential

• Basic knowledge of the law and Use of Force Legislation
• Patient and client interactions which portray a professional, supportive and caring service
• Constructive team working and participation including multidisciplinary team relationships
• Personal organisation and time management with strong attention to detail
• Physically able to carry out physical intervention techniques
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team

Desirable

• Mental health nursing or care work
• Knowledge of the application of all regulatory and legislative requirements required to ensure a Healthy & Safe environment including Infection Prevention and Control; Safe Working; Lone Working; and Manual Handling; Patient and Customer Care
• Security procedures and protocols

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Essential

• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to solve problems and use initiative to resolve routine queries
• Customer Care
• Dealing with public
• Security responsibility

Desirable

• Experience working in a customer orientated security role/in a healthcare setting
• IT Literate with Knowledge of MS office packages

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• SIA Accreditation including Frontline or Door Supervisors Licence
• Accredited Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
• Basic Numeric and literacy skills
• Willingness to undertake job related training

Desirable

• CCTV Operators Licence
• NVQ or similar qualifications
• Full Driving License

Knowledge Essential

• Basic knowledge of the law and Use of Force Legislation
• Patient and client interactions which portray a professional, supportive and caring service
• Constructive team working and participation including multidisciplinary team relationships
• Personal organisation and time management with strong attention to detail
• Physically able to carry out physical intervention techniques
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team

Desirable

• Mental health nursing or care work
• Knowledge of the application of all regulatory and legislative requirements required to ensure a Healthy & Safe environment including Infection Prevention and Control; Safe Working; Lone Working; and Manual Handling; Patient and Customer Care
• Security procedures and protocols

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Essential

• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to solve problems and use initiative to resolve routine queries
• Customer Care
• Dealing with publicSecurity responsibility

Desirable

• Experience working in a customer orientated security role/in a healthcare setting
• IT Literate with Knowledge of MS office packages

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Roseberry Park Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3AF

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Roseberry Park Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3AF

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)