About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has come up for a Security Officer at the Friarage Hospital.
This post advert is for a day 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 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 and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
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
Desirable
Previous experience within a hospital environment
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
Desirable
Radio Communications Experience Working with NHS IT Systems Health & Safety Manual Handling Customer 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 details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)