Security Officer

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Security Officers to join their teams at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and experience in security, as well as a calm demeanor to handle challenging situations. Full training will be provided, and the role involves working 12-hour shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the hospital.

Benefits

Extensive Wellbeing Programme

Staff Networks support

Qualifications

• Experience within Security Industry preferred.
• Experience within a Healthcare Setting desirable.
• Ability to write reports is essential.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients, and visitors.
• Address untoward incidents effectively.
• Conduct duties within healthcare environments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Knowledge/GCSE English & Math

SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor Licence

SIA Level 2 CCTV Operators Licence

Job description

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trustare 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 complimenting existing security teams based in the busy environment of the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. You will be required to perform duties within all premises in University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. You must be capable of protecting staff, patients and visitors and dealing with untoward incidents. Ideally you will have experience of dealing with the public in a customer orientated environment and be of a calm, sympathetic nature whilst maintaining an authoritative manner. Some control room duties will be required.

Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, Please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:

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Main duties of the job

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.

If you have any doubts about your physical abilities or any health problems that will make you more liable to physical or mental harm you should consider carefully whether to apply.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. 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.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Details Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum PLUS enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7218189-MAY25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description Job responsibilities

Essential requirements for this role are 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 but experience of working in Security in a Healthcare or Higher Education establishment would be advantageous.

It is desirable for applicants to hold a full, clean, manual car driving licence, preferably for a minimum of 2 years'.Hours of work will be as required, but based on a 37.5 hour week pro rota, rostered duties will include 12 hour shifts at weekends, nights and bank holidays.

Please see job description and person specs for full details

Job description Job responsibilities

Essential requirements for this role are 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 but experience of working in Security in a Healthcare or Higher Education establishment would be advantageous.

It is desirable for applicants to hold a full, clean, manual car driving licence, preferably for a minimum of 2 years'.Hours of work will be as required, but based on a 37.5 hour week pro rota, rostered duties will include 12 hour shifts at weekends, nights and bank holidays.

Please see job description and person specs for full details

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Knowledge/GCSE English & Math

Desirable

• SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor Licence
• SIA Level 2 CCTV Operators Licence
• Hold Full Category B Driving Licence for minimum of 2yrs.

Experience Essential

• Ability to write reports
• Analytical and problem solving skills

Desirable

• Experience within Security Industry
• Experience within Healthcare Setting
• Conflict Resolution Training

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

People Management & Development Essential

• Experience in communication, teamwork & problem solving

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Knowledge/GCSE English & Math

Desirable

• SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor Licence
• SIA Level 2 CCTV Operators Licence
• Hold Full Category B Driving Licence for minimum of 2yrs.

Experience Essential

• Ability to write reports
• Analytical and problem solving skills

Desirable

• Experience within Security Industry
• Experience within Healthcare Setting
• Conflict Resolution Training

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

People Management & Development Essential

• Experience in communication, teamwork & problem solving

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 details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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