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Security OfficerNHS

Bolton, BL4 0JR Permanent £25,272
Posted 15 September 2026 Closing date 29 September 2026
Moses Gate Rail Station (1.2 miles, direct) Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) (4.5 miles, direct) Bolton Interchange (1.5 miles, direct)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to join our team on a permanent basis. This position is well-suited to an experienced officer who can work alone as well as part of a team, and is looking to gain experience within a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will have good negotiation skills and possess a customer focussed approach. This role is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Main duties of the job

Job Role:

  • To provide a professional frontline security service to deal with any aggressive patients/visitors as necessary.
  • To assist with the responsibilities for car park management on the site, providing directions to visitors.
  • Investigate reported security incidents taking action as appropriate in compliance with current policies, codes of practice, guidelines and legislation.
  • Undertake regular patrols of the hospital site internally and externally including car parks.
  • Ensure specified doors are locked / unlocked as required.
  • Respond to requests for assistance in controlling and restraining, violent or aggressive persons or anyone undertaking any actions that may put any person at risk on trust premises.
  • Deal appropriately with persons who are violent, aggressive or undertaking any actions that may put any person at risk.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

  • SIA licence
  • General School Education
  • Security Related Qualification or relevant experience
  • Conflict resolution/physical intervention training
  • Experience of conflict management, violence and aggression

Job description

For full details regarding this role, please view the job description and person specification attached.

About us

Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.

Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.

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