# Security > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/security/72504e3f-4ee4-4ed0-b373-09af23992c00 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/security/72504e3f-4ee4-4ed0-b373-09af23992c00.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Poole Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-30T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-15T23:06:00.418Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Poole/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Security/Security-v8207073 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8207073?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 ### Main duties of the job 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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. UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Working without direct supervision. - Employing tact and diplomacy - Ability to work under pressure. **Desirable** - Ability to use a computer for basic tasks using standard windows operating system. - PMVA Training Awareness ### Experience **Essential** - Experience in a security role - Experience of using radio communications and a knowledge of the phonetic alphabet. **Desirable** - Knowledge of working with CCTV systems and related legislation. ### Qualifications **Essential** - good general standard of education with basic literacy and numeracy skills **Desirable** - CSE English and Maths level 4 or equivalent - Awareness of the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme - Ability to meet SIA licence requirements ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Reliable/trustworthy - Enthusiastic/motivated - Professional attitude/presentable appearance - Capable of undertaking strenuous duties **Desirable** - Exposure to distressing situation - Exposure to sensitive situations ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [security job description (pdf, 490.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10513834) - [security personal specification (pdf, 30.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10513835) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.