Security Officer/Porter

Integrated Care System; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Northallerton is seeking a Security Officer/Porter for the Friarage Hospital. This role involves ensuring a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Candidates should have prior experience in security or porter roles, possess Level 1 in Maths/English, and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position operates 24/7, focusing on safety and crime prevention.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Qualifications

• Experience in a porter or security role is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe and secure environment.
• Protect buildings and their contents from theft and damage.
• Report all instances of crime.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to prioritize tasks

Use of tact and diplomacy

IT literacy

Education

Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent

Job description

Go back South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Security Officer/Porter

The closing date is 08 August 2025

An opportunity has arisen for a Security Officer at the Friarage Hospital.

The security department aims to provide a dedicated and professional service to all patrons of the Trust, including staff escorts, crime prevention, and quick response in emergencies.

Main duties of the job

Assist in providing a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors within the Friarage Hospital site and adjoining premises. Protect the buildings and their contents from theft, unsolicited visitors, and damage.

The security department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, focusing on health & safety and reporting all instances of crime.

Please note this post may close once sufficient applications are received.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff, supporting their development in leadership and management skills. Training sessions include:

• Service Improvement for Beginners

After completing these sessions, staff can explore further leadership and improvement opportunities. Additional in-house courses and bite-sized programmes are also available through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in a porter or security role

Knowledge

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Use of tact and diplomacy employing initiative
• IT literacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust