Bank Security Officer | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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 desirable but not essential as full training in security within a health care setting will be given.

• Provide a security presence throughout all areas of the hospital in order to

deliver a polite, efficient, and compassionate service to patients, visitors and
staff 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, where
necessary physically restraining and escorting persons from site in order to
maintain 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.
  
  For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online., Disability Confident

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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 provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our 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.