• Job Description

  Req#: C9405-25-0177?language=en&page=787&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Facilities department at Dorset County Hospital are excited to announce that we are looking for Security Officers to join our brand new team providing a 24/7 Security Service throughout the hospital.

  A background in Security is desirablebut not essential as full training in security within a health care setting will be given.

  Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.

  Main duties of the job

  • Provide a security presence throughout all areas of the hospital in order todeliver a polite, efficient, and compassionate service to patients, visitors andstaff 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, wherenecessary physically restraining and escorting persons from site in order tomaintain 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.

  About us

  At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

  Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

  We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  405-25-EA221SEC

  Job locations

  Dorset County Hospital

  Williams Avenue

  Dorchester

  DT1 2JY

  
  

  Job description

  Job 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.

  Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.

  Job description

  Job 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.

  Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.

  Person Specification

  EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

  Essential

  • GCSE or Similar for writing English Language
  • To have, or be willing to, undertake appropriate training courses to obtain relevant

  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

  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.

  Person Specification

  EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

  Essential

  • GCSE or Similar for writing English Language
  • To have, or be willing to, undertake appropriate training courses to obtain relevant

  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

  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.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Dorset County Hospital

  Williams Avenue

  Dorchester

  DT1 2JY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Dorset County Hospital

  Williams Avenue

  Dorchester

  DT1 2JY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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