Job Description

Join Our Security Team



Are you a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills? Are you dedicated to working both independently and as part of a team? If you take pride in delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you!



Our Security Team is looking for a proactive and professional team member to help us maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the safety of our staff, visitors, and premises--while providing outstanding customer service.

What we're looking for:

A strong work ethic and positive attitude



Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team



Excellent communication and organisational skills



A commitment to delivering high standards of service and safety

What you'll do:

Respond to incidents and security alerts



Carry out general security duties across the site



Provide friendly and professional assistance to staff and visitors

What we offer:

A supportive team environment where your development is encouraged



Access to the NHS pension scheme



Generous annual leave entitlement



Opportunities for career progression and training



If you're ready to be part of a trusted team and make a meaningful impact every day, apply now and help us continue to deliver excellence in safety and service.



The Security Team provides a comprehensive security service across the main hospital site at Southend, operating in all weather conditions.



As part of this front-line service, you'll need to be polite, helpful, and tactful, while also being firm and able to remain calm under pressure. This is a highly visible role involving regular contact with staff, visitors, and members of the public.

If successful, you will:

Respond promptly to security incidents



Ensure emergency access points remain clear



Assist with maintaining a safe and secure environment



Answer general enquiries from patients and visitors



Strong communication skills and a flexible, professional approach are essential to succeed in this role.



Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.



We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.



For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.



Please note due to high volume of applications this post may close early.