Security Guard

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Security Guard to join our 24/7 security team across Roseberry Park Hospital. You will patrol internal and external areas, respond to incidents, and support patients, visitors and staff to maintain a safe environment.

The role requires NHS security experience, SIA licensing, and willingness to work a rotating schedule including weekends and bank holidays. A full driving licence and IT skills are advantageous.

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 Licence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative Security: Work closely with Trust teams to prevent and reduce criminal activity.
• Comprehensive Patrols: Conduct thorough and 24/7 patrols of hospital sites.
• Supportive Presence: Assist patients, visitors and staff, ensuring safety and a positive experience.
• Enhanced Patient Care: Contribute to a secure and supportive environment for patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer care

Public interaction

Security responsibility

Problem solving

IT literate

Education

SIA accreditation (Frontline/Door Supervisors)

Prevention of Violence & Aggression

NVQ or equivalent

Full Driving Licence

Tools

CCTV Operator Licence

MS Office

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Security Guard

The closing date is 18 October 2026

Exciting Career Opportunity: Join Our Security Team! We're thrilled to announce new openings for Security officers to join our established Security team 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 our main hospital site - Roseberry Park Hospital.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, due to the starting salary for this role, it would not meet the required salary threshold for this post to be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care (Skilled Worker) visa. Health and Care Worker visa.

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.

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 queriesCustomer 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