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Security OfficerNHS

Basildon, SS16 5NL Permanent £25,272
Posted 30 September 2026 Closing date 14 October 2026
Basildon Rail Station (0.7 miles, direct) Upminster Underground Station (8.6 miles, direct) Community Hospital (7.3 miles, direct)

Job summary

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!

OurSecurity Team is seeking a proactive and professional team member to assist us in maintaining 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 theNHS pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Opportunities forcareer 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.

Main duties of the job

TheSecurity Teamprovides a comprehensive security service across the main hospital site atBasildon, operating in all weather conditions.

As part of thisfront-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

Strongcommunication skillsand aflexible, professional approach are essential to succeed in this role.

Job description

For a full breakdown of duties, please refer to the attached job description. Responsibilities include:

  • Responding to security incidents
  • Monitoring of CCTV
  • Conducting site patrols
  • Production of security ID badges

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

About us

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.

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