About this role
Job summary
Exciting Career Opportunity: Join Our Security Team! We're thrilled to announce new openings for Security officers to join our established Security team at Tees Esk Wear valleys NHS Trust.
In this role, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated team providing essential 24-hour security services across our main hospital site - Roseberry Park Hospital.
If you're looking for a security role where your professionalism, humanity and judgement genuinely make a difference every day, we would welcome your application.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, due to the starting salary for this role, it would not meet the required salary threshold for this post to be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care (Skilled Worker) visa. Health and Care Worker visa.
Main duties of the job
Collaborative Security: Work closely with Trust teams to prevent and reduce criminal activity. Respond effectively to acts of violence and aggression as needed. Comprehensive Patrols: Conduct thorough and efficient 24/7 patrols of both internal and external areas of our hospital sites. Supportive Presence: Offer assistance and advice to patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring their safety and enhancing their experience. Enhanced Patient Care: Contribute to excellent patient care by maintaining a secure and supportive environment.
About us
We Offer:
Full-Time Position: This role requires flexibility to work on a rotating schedule, including weekends and Bank Holidays, with shifts covering 24 hours a day. Flexibility to cover for colleagues during leave or sickness is essential. Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training to stay updated with evolving legislation and best practices. Diverse Interaction: Use your strong communication and customer care skills to interact with a wide range of people from various background.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
SIA Accreditation including Frontline or Door Supervisors Licence Accredited Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression Basic Numeric and literacy skills Willingness to undertake job related training
Desirable
CCTV Operators Licence NVQ or similar qualifications Full Driving License
Knowledge Essential
Basic knowledge of the law and Use of Force Legislation Patient and client interactions which portray a professional, supportive and caring service Constructive team working and participation including multidisciplinary team relationships Personal organisation and time management with strong attention to detail Physically able to carry out physical intervention techniques Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team
Desirable
Mental health nursing or care work Knowledge of the application of all regulatory and legislative requirements required to ensure a Healthy & Safe environment including Infection Prevention and Control; Safe Working; Lone Working; and Manual Handling; Patient and Customer Care Security procedures and protocols
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Essential
Good communication & interpersonal skills Ability to solve problems and use initiative to resolve routine queries Customer Care Dealing with public Security responsibility
Desirable
Experience working in a customer orientated security role/in a healthcare setting IT Literate with Knowledge of MS office packages
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 Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address Roseberry Park Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)