Security Officer/Porter

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

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Northallerton seeks a full-time Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of staff, patients, and visitors. Responsibilities include protecting the premises and responding to emergencies. Candidates must have Level 1 in Maths/English, with experience in a security role preferred. A commitment to teamwork and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The role offers a salary between £24,937 to £26,598 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in a porter or security role.
• Desirable: Gas Cylinder Handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe and secure environment.
• Protect buildings and contents from theft.
• Respond to emergency situations.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

IT Literate

Working without supervision

Ability to prioritise

Employing tact and diplomacy

Education

Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has come up for a Security Officer at the Friarage Hospital,

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 hourly, 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:

Your Leadership Impact

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.

Details Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-7264830

Job locations

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent

Desirable

• Gas Cylinder Handling

Experience Essential

• Experience in a porter or security role

Knowledge Essential

• Working without supervision but as part of a team
• Ability work under pressure
• Ability to Prioritise
• Ability to use initiative employing tact and diplomacy
• IT Literate

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent

Desirable

• Gas Cylinder Handling

Experience Essential

• Experience in a porter or security role

Knowledge Essential

• Working without supervision but as part of a team
• Ability work under pressure
• Ability to Prioritise
• Ability to use initiative employing tact and diplomacy
• IT Literate

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG

Employer's website

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