Security Officer

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Brighton is seeking a Security Officer to protect staff, patients, and visitors. Responsibilities include managing incidents, doing control room duties, and completing training in conflict management. Candidates should have good communication skills and previous security experience is beneficial. This permanent role offers a salary between £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, with enhancements for night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and understanding of written and spoken English.
• Experience in Healthcare or Higher Education Security is advantageous.
• Must have the ability to work in a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients, and visitors while managing untoward incidents.
• Perform control room duties and handle difficult situations.
• Receive formal training in Conflict Management and Physical Intervention Techniques.

Skills

Good communication skills

Staying calm under pressure

Sustaining lengthy periods of concentration

Education

Knowledge/GCSE English & Math

Tools

SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor Licence

SIA Level 2 CCTV Operators Licence

Full Category B Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust are seeking mature, honest, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed individuals, who are able to work in a team and as an individual on own initiative. You will be complementing existing security teams across the University Hospital Trust. This will be predominantly based across the Princess Royal and the Royal Sussex County Hospital. On occasion may be required to perform duties within all premises in University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

You must be capable of protecting staff, patients and visitors and dealing with untoward incidents. Some control room duties will be required. You will come into contact with difficult, aggressive and sometimes violent individuals as well as patients and visitors. You will be given formal training in Conflict management & Physical Intervention Techniques. A degree of physical and mental robustness is required.

Benefits/Pay

In addition to the base rate of pay, this role attracts enhancements of approximately £3000 to £4000 per year for night and weekend work.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, BN2 5BE

Eligibility

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Essential requirements: good communication skills, good understanding of written and spoken English, staying calm under pressure and being able to sustain lengthy periods of concentration. Full training will be provided; experience in Healthcare or Higher Education Security is advantageous. Desirable: full clean Category B driving license (preferably 2 years).

Hours: 37.5 hour week pro rata; rostered duties include 12-hour shifts at weekends, nights and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/GCSE English & Math
• Desirable: SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor Licence; SIA Level 2 CCTV Operators Licence; Full Category B Driving Licence

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a Disclosure will be sought.