Security Officer

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a secure and welcoming environment at Basildon Hospital. Responsibilities include responding to security issues, assisting patients and visitors, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should possess GCSE qualifications and experience in similar roles, particularly in healthcare settings. This position offers a salary of £24,465 per annum (pro-rated for part-time work).

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent is required.
• Working knowledge of CCTV and access control systems.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a secure atmosphere for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Respond to security issues and general enquiries.
• Clear entrances for fire calls.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Politeness

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSE or Equivalent

Tools

CCTV systems

Access Control systems

Job description

Overview

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Security Officer

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Are you looking for a new role, where you can make a difference?

We are looking for hard-working, empathetic guards to join our friendly security services team here at Basildon Hospital and help us continue providing all our staff, visitors and most importantly our patients a safe and welcoming environment to get better in.

This position is perfect for individuals who are keen to work on the frontline, are passionate about security and possess strong interpersonal skills.

You will play a pivotal role in maintaining a secure and welcoming atmosphere for all of our patients, visitors and staff.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Main duties of the job

The Security Team provide a comprehensive security service to the Hospital and Satellite sites in all weather and conditions.

In this front line service you will need to be polite, helpful, tactful but firm and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.

If successful, you will have a great deal of contact with staff, visitors and members of the public, clearing entrances for fire calls, responding to all security issues and answering general enquiries from our patients and visitors; so a multi task approach is essential.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE or Equivalent

Systems

• Working knowledge of CCTV and Access Control systems

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable experience with dealing with members of the public
• Experience with physical restraint
• PMVA level 2 training
• Knowledge of DoLS and MCA framework
• working for the NHS

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.

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 a yearPer annum (Pro rata for part time)