Security Officer/Porter

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Security Officer/Porter at the Friarage Hospital. This night shift role involves ensuring the safety and security of staff, patients, and visitors. Responsibilities include protecting the premises from theft, responding to emergencies, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates must possess Level 1 in Maths or English, with prior experience in security or a porter role preferred. Training programs are offered to develop leadership skills.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

In-house courses

Qualifications

• Must have Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent.
• Experience in a porter or security role is required.
• Previous experience within a hospital environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe and secure environment.
• Protect buildings and contents from theft and damage.
• Respond to instances of crime and report accordingly.

Skills

IT Literate

Radio Communications Experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Customer Care

Education

Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent

Job description

Security Officer/Porter

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 17 December 2025

An opportunity has come up for a Security Officer at the Friarage Hospital. This post advert is for a night shift position. The security department has the purpose of providing a dedicated and professional service to all the patrons of the Trust; the service provides staff escorts, crime prevention and a quick response service in cases of emergency.

Main duties of the job

To assist in providing a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors within the Friarage Hospital site and adjoining premises; to protect the buildings and their contents from theft, unsolicited visitors and damage. The security department operates 24 hour, 365 days a year, with its main remit being the health & safety of the environment and reporting of all instances of crime. Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: Service Improvement for Beginners. After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Job responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in a porter or security role
• Previous experience within a hospital environment

Knowledge

• IT Literate
• oRadio Communications Experience
• oWorking with NHS IT Systems
• oHealth & Safety
• oCustomer Care

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust