Job overview
The Facilities department at Dorset County Hospital are excited to announce that we are looking for Security Officers to join our team providing a 24/7 Security Service throughout the hospital.
We are looking for full time and part time vacancies with set shifts - for more shift information please contact Lisa Rowland.
A background in Security is desirable but not essential as full training in security within a health care setting will be given.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a security presence throughout all areas of the hospital in order to deliver a polite, efficient, and compassionate service to patients, visitors and staff at all times
- Provide a first line quick and immediate response to distressed, violent and aggressive persons (including mental health patients) within the hospital, calming individuals using verbal and non verbal communication skills, where necessary physically restraining and escorting persons from site in order to maintain a safe environment within the hospital
- Appropriately operate CCTV in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Trust license for the detection and prevention of crime where required.
- To undertake checks on every shift to ensure that all CCTV equipment is fully operational and that any faults are reported immediately to the Facilities department by email or phone.
- Undertake physical patrols of the hospital site in line with schedule and in order to provide a security presence and maintain a secure environment including checking closure departments.
- Undertake external patrols to all areas of the Hospital site including car parking areas and outlying buildings ensuring that your presence is noticeable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Good communication skills Require a professional and sympathetic approach to people
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally with a wide range of people.
- To have the mental ability and confidence to make effective decisions whilst working in pressured, stressful and difficult situations
- Ability to work under pressure often unsupervised and prioritise your duties
Desirable
- Good IT skills, MS Office Suite, and other related FM software systems
- Familiar with or willing to undertake training in CCTV operation, intruder alarm systems, radio communication skills
- Adopts a team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and interested and supportive of the work of colleagues.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Knowledge of working to legislative compliance
- General Knowledge of training in Health & Safety at Work
Desirable
- Previous Experience of working on Security
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- GCSE or Similar for writing English Language
- To have, or be willing to, undertake appropriate training courses to obtain relevant
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This advert is for Security Officer with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorset County Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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