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Job Summary
The post holder will work as a member of the established security team to provide a security service to Barts Health NHS Trust that is highly visible, service user focused and professional at all times, with the overarching goals of creating a safe and crime free environment for all patients, staff, visitors, and the public.
Job Details
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Employer: Barts Health NHS Trust
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Job Title: Security Officer
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Location: London, United Kingdom
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Salary: £31,554 to £33,270 a year
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Job Type: Full-time
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Closing Date: 06 December 2026
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will work as a member of the established security team to provide a security service to Barts Health NHS Trust that is highly visible, service user focused and professional at all times, with the overarching goals of creating a safe and crime free environment for all patients, staff, visitors, and the public.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
For both documents, please view the attachments below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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Working in a multicultural and diverse environment.
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Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve operational issues.
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Knowledge of Security and reception industry protocols.
Skills
Essential
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Good verbal and written skills.
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Good interpersonal skills with an emphasis on service user focused delivery.
Knowledge
Essential
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Working knowledge of NHS security procedures and processes.
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Working knowledge of electronic security systems.
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Basic experience of securing and presenting evidence for internal and external proceedings.
Qualifications
Essential
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SIA Licence holder.
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Security Manning Licence.
Desirable
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Door Supervisor Licence.
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IOSH Managing Safety.
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CCTV Licence.
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ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence).
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Clean Driving Licence.
Other
Desirable
– Knowledge of the CRS system.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
About Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Trust’s vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond.
That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.
It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which the Trust’s WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide how staff work together.
Barts Health NHS Trust strives to live by its WeCare values and is committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
The Trust values differences and fully advocates, cultivates and supports an inclusive working environment.
How to Apply
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