# Security Operative

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

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- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/security-operative/2769969f-c13b-488e-9793-4f22bd6fef2d.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Poole
- **Region:** South West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Estates and facilities
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 pa
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T08:00:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-25T03:02:01.106Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorset/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Security/Security-v7988584
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7988584?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Exciting Career Opportunity: Join Our New Security Team!

We’re thrilled to announce new openings for Security Operatives to join our newly established Security Team at the University Hospitals Dorset Trust. In this role, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated team providing essential 24-hour security services across all three of our hospital sites:

- Royal Bournemouth Hospital
- Poole Hospital
- Christchurch (Macmillan Unit)

Interview Date: 16th June 2026

### Main duties of the job

Your Role:

- Collaborative Security: Work closely with Trust teams to prevent and reduce criminal activity. Respond effectively to acts of violence and aggression as needed.
- Comprehensive Patrols: Conduct thorough and efficient 24/7 patrols of both internal and external areas of our hospital sites.
- Supportive Presence: Offer assistance and advice to patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring their safety and enhancing their experience.
- Enhanced Patient Care: Contribute to excellent patient care by maintaining a secure and supportive environment.

What We Offer:

- Full-Time Position: This role requires flexibility to work on a rotating schedule, including weekends and Bank Holidays, with shifts covering 24 hours a day. Flexibility to cover for colleagues during leave or sickness is essential.
- Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training to stay updated with evolving legislation and best practices.
- Diverse Interaction: Use your strong communication and customer care skills to interact with a wide range of people from various backgrounds.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

- Regular Patrols: Perform routine patrols of Trust grounds, buildings, and car parks, acting as a visible deterrent to criminal activity and anti-social behaviour.
- Reports: writing and preparing statements.
- Emergency Response: Apply PMVA de-escalation techniques when necessary, including physical restraint as a last resort.
- CCTV Monitoring: Oversee CCTV operations, ensuring adherence to the Code of Practice and Procedures Manual.
- Incident Assistance: Support incident investigations as directed by the Trust Security Lead.
- Effective Communication: Utilise two-way radios, the bleep system, telephones, and intercoms for efficient communication.
- Additional Duties: Assist with other departmental tasks, such as patient and deceased transfers, in support of the Portering function.

## Job Details

Exciting Career Opportunity: Join Our New Security Team!

We’re thrilled to announce new openings for Security Operatives to join our newly established Security Team at the University Hospitals Dorset Trust. In this role, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated team providing essential 24-hour security services across all three of our hospital sites:

Interview Date: 16th June 2026

## Job Description

Your Role:

What We Offer:

## Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

## Person Specification

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Working without direct supervision.

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience in a security role
- Experience of working within a customer service environment.

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of working with CCTV systems and related legislation.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- A good general standard of education with basic literacy and numeracy skills

**Desirable**

- GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or equivalent
- Ability to meet SIA licence requirements

### Personal Attributes

**Essential**

- Reliable/trustworthy
- Enthusiastic/motivated
- Professional attitude/presentable appearance
- Courteous
- Flexibility
- Confidentiality

**Desirable**

- Exposure to sensitive situations
- Exposure to distressing situation

### Technical Skills Competencies

**Essential**

- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work alone for prolonged periods.
- Ability to work under pressure.

**Desirable**

- Security - access control, IT
- Customer Care
- Ability to use a computer for basic tasks using  standard windows operating system.

### Other requirements specific to the role

**Desirable**

- Current Full Driving Licence

## Documents

- [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417)
- [security ps (pdf, 30.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10272292)
- [security jd (pdf, 336.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10272290)

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