Job Description:
Security Officer
Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre and Derriford Hospital
10 Western Approach, Plymouth PL1 1TQ
6 hour shifts available between 07:30 and 20:30, across 7 days per week.
Band 3 - £13.56 up to £22.92
Are you ready to play a vital role in keeping patients, staff, and visitors safe? As a Security Officer on the Bank team at Derriford Hospital, you will be an essential part of our Facilities team, delivering a professional, high-quality security service across all Trust sites.
You will be predominantly based at Paignton Diagnostic Centre initially but will also be required to work at Derriford Hospital.
From opening and closing the building, patrolling the site, responding to work requests to monitoring CCTV and supporting staff during challenging situations, your work ensures a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for everyone.
This is a temporary role but ongoing placement with no set end date, providing a great opportunity for continued work and the potential for long-term engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Opening and locking up the building daily, dependant on whish shift you are on.
* Patrolling the site, maintain safety and prevent disorder across both sites.
* Protect patients, staff, visitors, and Trust property against theft, damage, or aggression.
* Respond to incidents, assist with challenging situations, and provide clear guidance to visitors.
* Operate communications systems, log incidents, and liaise with police or emergency services as required.
* Monitor and manage CCTV in line with the Trust’s policies.
* Support colleagues and departments with timely security services.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
* Previous experience working in Security roles, preferably in a Healthcare setting.
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and visitors and de-escalation and Conflict Resolution.
* Experience using CCTV systems and basic IT skills.
* Must have SIA Licence (Security Industry Authority) Door Supervision.
* Physically fit to meet the demands of the role, including interventions and extended periods on your feet.
* Calm, approachable, and resilient, able to work under pressure and across a 24-hour shift rota.
Training Provided:
The successful applicant will be supported with a full induction and be expected to complete a comprehensive training programme which may include:
Onsite Physical Intervention Training (GSA)
Ligature Training and Room Search
Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
Mental Health Awareness
Safeguarding Adults & Children
Enhanced Observation & Risk Awareness
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Trauma-Informed Care Approaches
Prevent/Counter-Terrorism (ACT) Awareness
A 1-hour Teams course - Oliver McGowan Training
A 3-hour Teams course – Conflict Resolution Training
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.
Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don’t have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 126,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades and specialities, saving the NHS over £70 million each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS. Register today for various flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities.
In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits:
Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
Dedicated consultants
Flexible working options
Free DBS and free training
Build holiday allowance
Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days
Stakeholder pension scheme
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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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