Overview
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 will 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.
Responsibilities
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
Working for our organisation
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.
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
About Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population. Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative. We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities. Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.
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