About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Security Team
Are you a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills? Are you dedicated to working both independently and as part of a team? If you take pride in delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you!
Our Security Team is seeking a proactive and professional team member to assist us in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the safety of our staff, visitors, and premises--while providing outstanding customer service.
What we're looking for:
A strong work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A commitment to delivering high standards of service and safety
What you'll do:
Respond to incidents and security alerts
Carry out general security duties across the site
Provide friendly and professional assistance to staff and visitors
What we offer:
A supportive team environment where your development is encouraged
Access to the NHS pension scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Opportunities for career progression and training
If you're ready to be part of a trusted team and make a meaningful impact every day, apply now and help us continue to deliver excellence in safety and service.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Main duties of the job
The Security Team provides a comprehensive security service across the main hospital site at Southend, operating in all weather conditions.
As part of this front-line service, you'll need to be polite, helpful, and tactful, while also being firm and able to remain calm under pressure. This is a highly visible role involving regular contact with staff, visitors, and members of the public.
If successful, you will:
Respond promptly to security incidents
Ensure emergency access points remain clear
Assist with maintaining a safe and secure environment
Answer general enquiries from patients and visitors
Strong communication skills and a flexible, professional approach are essential to succeed in this role.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Security Officer role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
Person Specification
Education Essential
General Knowledge of Health and Safety
Desirable
GCSE or Equivalent
Systems Essential
Computer literate Strong written communication skills
Desirable
Experience with working with other systems, such as parking enforcement Working knowledge of CCTV and Access Control systems Working knowledge of car parking systems including ANPR
Experience Essential
Previous experience in a similar role Dealing with members of the public
Desirable
PMVA level 2 training Knowledge of DoLS and MCA framework Working for the NHS Experience with physical restraint
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-On-Sea
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)