Security & Parking Officer

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

Job summary

Join the Security and Parking team at North Bristol NHS Trust to ensure safety for staff, patients, and visitors. This full-time role involves patrolling, incident response, and support to clinical staff, requiring a valid SIA license and prior security experience. We aim to deliver exceptional service in a high-performing team environment.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Progression opportunities

Enhancements for antisocial hours

Qualifications

• Previous security experience required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in security.
• Experience in police or military is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols and respond to incidents.
• Write reports and enforce site traffic policies.
• Provide security support to clinical staff.

Skills

IT literacy

Communication skills

Autonomy

Calm decision-making

Teamwork

Education

Valid SIA license

GCSE English or higher

Level 2 Customer Service or equivalent

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Job summary

Do you aim to deliver exceptional service within a high-performing team? Are you a pro-active team player who enjoys the variety that each day can bring? Join our Security and Parking team ensuring our staff, patients and visitors enjoy a safe environment and a positive experience on our sites.

You will conduct patrols, respond to incidents, write reports, and enforce the site traffic policy. IT literacy and digital competence will be necessary for receiving and reporting on handheld devices.

Your clear, advanced communication skills will be vital in managing complex situations. The ability to put people at ease and make calm, quick, justified decisions with autonomy will be crucial as you may be interacting with individuals with mental health difficulties, dependency, learning difficulties or who are distressed or confused.

Previous security experience is essential and we would be delighted to hear from those with a police or military background.

Benefits include enhancements for antisocial hours, access to the NHS pension scheme and a range of progression opportunities.

You must:

• hold and maintain a valid SIA license
• hold a full UK driving license
• be able to undertake the physical and mental demands of the role

Main duties of the job

As a Security and Parking Officer at North Bristol NHS Trust you will provide a pro-active, well presented, professional, uniformed security presence working unsupervised, days, nights, and weekends.

You will:

• respond to incidents on Trust property including undertaking investigations into suspicious behaviours or criminal activities such as theft and anti-social behaviour
• provide a security presence to support clinical staff, attending clinical incidents to provide support and assistance to clinical staff
• protect Trust property from malicious damage and theft promoting a safe, positive environment to reduce the potential for crime
• accurately record every incident, gathering all relevant information, and completing detailed reports
• communicate clearly and effectively with the ability to listen and empathise
• on a rotational basis, maintain an effective security presence in the Emergency Department (ED) areas, promptly intercepting poor behaviours and ensuring the ED patient service is not impacted or disrupted
• assist with fire alarm evacuations
• uphold and enforce the Trust Parking policy

The position is full time working 37.5 hours per week with shift patterns on a rota basis including days, nights, and weekends.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applicants who are invited to interview must be able to attend in person.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Details Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-TA-B3-SPOf-2

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Job description Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

• Provide a pro-active, well presented, professional, uniformed security presence for North Bristol Trust.
• Take the lead responding to incidents on Trust property including undertaking investigations into suspicious behaviours or criminal activities such as theft and anti-social behaviour.
• Remaining calm and professional under pressure during incidents, especially highly stressed and emotive events.
• Be ready to respond to every incident, always being prepared in case of alarm activations, violence & aggression, and other significant events. Responding to all security incidents with a high sense of urgency.
• Where called upon to support clinical staff, assist with the detention of patients under the Mental Health Act 2007 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Provide a security presence to support clinical staff. Attend clinical incidents to provide support and assistance to clinical staff including, where necessary, the appropriate and lawful use of clinical holding and physical restraint.
• Ensure the safety, security and welfare of Trust staff, patients, and others. Protect Trust property from malicious damage and theft. Promote a safe, positive environment to reduce the potential for crime.
• Accurately record every incident, gather all relevant information, and complete detailed reports.
• On a rotational basis, maintain an effective security presence in the Emergency Department (ED) areas, promptly intercepting poor behaviours and ensuring the ED patient service is not impacted or disrupted.
• Detect and investigate any criminality on Trust property including criminal damage and theft. Investigate and record security incidents in a fair, objective, and professional manner. Keep an up-to-date record in pocket notebooks of each incident attended.
• Complete specialist training for safer clinical holding and restraint where clinical support is required.
• Conduct the required amount of internal and external patrols every shift, completing site-specific activities and taskings as required.
• Assist with fire alarm evacuations, liaising with Trust Departments and Avon Fire and Rescue Service as appropriate, to minimise the risk to Trust property and those that maybe potentially affected during fire incidents.
• Uphold and enforce the Trust Parking policy. To assist with car park cash collections from pay and display machines, including use of Security & Parking vehicle. Issuing parking charge notices out of hours.
• Assist with car park closures, bay closures, and support with traffic management as required.
• To ensure that all national and local Health & Safety requirements are met and maintained, to report all health and safety breeches and/or near misses as per the Trust Adverse Incident Reporting policy, whilst actively pursuing and reinforcing the Trust's policies in relation to Equal Opportunities and Diversity Legislation.
• To support risk management for the Division and the Trust by identifying risks or opportunities, implementing, and maintaining existing controls, contingencies, and actions. Reporting all uncontrolled risk to Security management

Job description Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

• Provide a pro-active, well presented, professional, uniformed security presence for North Bristol Trust.
• Take the lead responding to incidents on Trust property including undertaking investigations into suspicious behaviours or criminal activities such as theft and anti-social behaviour.
• Remaining calm and professional under pressure during incidents, especially highly stressed and emotive events.
• Be ready to respond to every incident, always being prepared in case of alarm activations, violence & aggression, and other significant events. Responding to all security incidents with a high sense of urgency.
• Where called upon to support clinical staff, assist with the detention of patients under the Mental Health Act 2007 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Provide a security presence to support clinical staff. Attend clinical incidents to provide support and assistance to clinical staff including, where necessary, the appropriate and lawful use of clinical holding and physical restraint.
• Ensure the safety, security and welfare of Trust staff, patients, and others. Protect Trust property from malicious damage and theft. Promote a safe, positive environment to reduce the potential for crime.
• Accurately record every incident, gather all relevant information, and complete detailed reports.
• On a rotational basis, maintain an effective security presence in the Emergency Department (ED) areas, promptly intercepting poor behaviours and ensuring the ED patient service is not impacted or disrupted.
• Detect and investigate any criminality on Trust property including criminal damage and theft. Investigate and record security incidents in a fair, objective, and professional manner. Keep an up-to-date record in pocket notebooks of each incident attended.
• Complete specialist training for safer clinical holding and restraint where clinical support is required.
• Conduct the required amount of internal and external patrols every shift, completing site-specific activities and taskings as required.
• Assist with fire alarm evacuations, liaising with Trust Departments and Avon Fire and Rescue Service as appropriate, to minimise the risk to Trust property and those that maybe potentially affected during fire incidents.
• Uphold and enforce the Trust Parking policy. To assist with car park cash collections from pay and display machines, including use of Security & Parking vehicle. Issuing parking charge notices out of hours.
• Assist with car park closures, bay closures, and support with traffic management as required.
• To ensure that all national and local Health & Safety requirements are met and maintained, to report all health and safety breeches and/or near misses as per the Trust Adverse Incident Reporting policy, whilst actively pursuing and reinforcing the Trust's policies in relation to Equal Opportunities and Diversity Legislation.
• To support risk management for the Division and the Trust by identifying risks or opportunities, implementing, and maintaining existing controls, contingencies, and actions. Reporting all uncontrolled risk to Security management

Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential

• Valid SIA license
• GCSE English or higher (written and verbal)
• Level 2 Customer Service or equivalent

Desirable

• Valid CCTV license

Work Experience Essential

• Minimum 2 years security experience

Desirable

• Police or military experience

Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential

• Valid SIA license
• GCSE English or higher (written and verbal)
• Level 2 Customer Service or equivalent

Desirable

• Valid CCTV license

Work Experience Essential

• Minimum 2 years security experience

Desirable

• Police or military experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

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