Security Officer | Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join our proactive security team, committed to maintaining the highest standards and creating a safe environment for everyone who works, visits, or stays within our facilities. As part of our team, you will deliver a comprehensive 24/7 frontline security service across the organisation. No prior security experience is required – we provide full, comprehensive training to the right candidate.

You will primarily be based at one of the Trust's hospitals, with occasional duties at the other site as required.

• Prevent and detect crime and anti‑social behaviour.
• Ensure the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors on Trust premises.
• Protect Trust property and assets.
• Respond promptly to all security and fire alerts.
• Conduct proactive internal and external patrols.
• Secure buildings and perform general car‑park duties.
• Respond to emergency incidents, including fire alarms.
• Manage challenging situations involving patients or members of the public in a calm and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical staff, patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Maintain and continually develop professional competencies.
• Support the training and development of other team members.
• Adhere to all health, safety, fire, and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Undertake “Bedside Security” duties to assist clinical staff when required.
• Carry out regular security patrols and associated duties.
• Assist with the day‑to‑day management of car parking across Trust property.
• Proactively manage crime prevention and security incidents.
• Ensure accurate handling and protection of data and information resources.
• Contribute to reducing security‑related incidents across the organisation.

As a Band 3 Security Officer working this pattern, you can expect to earn up to £33,000 per year, with additional opportunities for overtime on an ad hoc basis.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You will demonstrate a professional, logical approach to your work, showing initiative and a positive, “can‑do” attitude. This is a demanding yet highly rewarding role that requires resilience, the ability to work under pressure, and the capacity to remain calm in challenging circumstances.