Security Officer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7DJ
Monday – Sunday 7.00 – 19.00 & 19.00 – 7.00
Band 3 £13.13 per hour Monday – Friday, £17.73 per hour on Saturday and nights and £22.19 on Sunday
We are seeking a dedicated Security Officer to join our Estates and Facilities team. This role is vital in maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, visitors, and contractors across the hospital site.
As a Security Officer, you will help preserve good order on Trust property by preventing crime, responding to incidents, and supporting staff during challenging situations, particularly within the Accident & Emergency Department.
You will play a key role in protecting people, property, and hospital operations while ensuring a visible and reassuring security presence.
Key responsibilities include:
* Patrol hospital buildings and grounds to deter crime and ensure safety.
* Respond to emergencies, including assaults, fire, theft, and self-harm incidents.
* Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, and operate body-worn cameras.
* Liaise with police, ambulance, and external agencies when required.
* Enforce Trust policies and procedures.
* Identify, report, and manage security, health, and safety hazards.
* Support wards and Mental Health Liaison teams with potential risks.
* Assist with car parks, intruder alarms, and emergency or routine portering duties.
You’ll have the following skills/experience:
* SIA Door Supervisor Licence
* Demonstrate strong communication and conflict-management skills
* Be confident dealing with challenging or potentially aggressive situations
* Have the ability to remain calm under pressure
* Be observant, proactive, and reliable
* Healthcare setting background preferred but not essential
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
* Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
* Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
* Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
* Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
* Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
* Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
* Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
* Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
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