Security Guard

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tees Valley is looking for a Security Guard to join their new security team. This full-time role involves conducting 24-hour patrols across hospital sites, offering support to patients and staff, and responding to incidents. Applicants must have SIA Accreditation and good interpersonal skills. The position requires flexibility with shifts and a commitment to ongoing training. Join us to make a significant impact on safety and care in our hospitals.

Benefits

Professional Development

Diverse Interaction

Qualifications

• SIA Accreditation including Frontline or Door Supervisors Licence.
• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Basic knowledge of the law and Use of Force Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and efficient patrols.
• Respond effectively to acts of violence and aggression.
• Offer assistance and advice ensuring safety.

Skills

Good communication & interpersonal skills

Ability to solve problems

Customer Care

Experience in a healthcare setting

Education

SIA Accreditation

CCTV Operators Licence

NVQ or similar qualifications

Basic Numeric and literacy skills

Full Driving License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Security Guard

The closing date is 11 January 2026

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.

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

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

Knowledge

• 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
• 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

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust