Security Receptionist – NHS Unit (Maidstone)

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a Band 3 Security Receptionist for the Trevor Gibbens Unit in Maidstone. You will help ensure secure, efficient reception operations and support ward and department communications.

Key duties include identity checks, access control, monitoring alarms and radios, maintaining the reception desk and airlock, and reporting issues to the Head of Security. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Present a professional image to patients, staff and visitors entering and exiting the unit.
• Ensure identity checks for entry and monitor alarms, radios and security systems.
• Maintain responsibility for the Reception Desk, airlock system and monitor.
• Ensure only authorised visitors are admitted and records of staff/visitors are up to date.
• Direct visitors and remind them of prohibited items before entering airlock/secure areas.
• Search visitors and returning patients in line with secure guidelines.
• Report any potential security breaches to the Head of Security or Out of Hours Security On Call.

Job description

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a Band 3 Security Receptionist for the Trevor Gibbens Unit in Maidstone. You will help ensure secure, efficient reception operations and support ward and department communications.

Key duties include identity checks, access control, monitoring alarms and radios, maintaining the reception desk and airlock, and reporting issues to the Head of Security. A full UK driving licence is required.