Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Bournemouth BH7 7DW
About this role
Exciting Career Opportunity
Join Our New Security Team!
We’re thrilled to announce new openings for Security Operatives to join our newly established Security Team at the University Hospitals Dorset Trust. In this role, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated team providing essential 24-hour security services across all three of our hospital sites:
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital
- Poole Hospital
- Christchurch (Macmillan Unit)
Interview Date
16th June 2026
Your Role
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Collaborative Security
Work closely with Trust teams to prevent and reduce criminal activity. Respond effectively to acts of violence and aggression as needed.
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Comprehensive Patrols
Conduct thorough and efficient 24/7 patrols of both internal and external areas of our hospital sites.
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Supportive Presence
Offer assistance and advice to patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring their safety and enhancing their experience.
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Enhanced Patient Care
Contribute to excellent patient care by maintaining a secure and supportive environment.
What We Offer
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Full-Time Position
This role requires flexibility to work on a rotating schedule, including weekends and Bank Holidays, with shifts covering 24 hours a day. Flexibility to cover for colleagues during leave or sickness is essential.
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Professional Development
Engage in ongoing training to stay updated with evolving legislation and best practices.
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Diverse Interaction
Use your strong communication and customer care skills to interact with a wide range of people from various backgrounds.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
Key Responsibilities
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Regular Patrols
Perform routine patrols of Trust grounds, buildings, and car parks, acting as a visible deterrent to criminal activity and anti-social behaviour.
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Reports
writing and preparing statements.
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Emergency Response
Apply PMVA de-escalation techniques when necessary, including physical restraint as a last resort.
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CCTV Monitoring
Oversee CCTV operations, ensuring adherence to the Code of Practice and Procedures Manual.
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Incident Assistance
Support incident investigations as directed by the Trust Security Lead.
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Effective Communication
Utilise two-way radios, the bleep system, telephones, and intercoms for efficient communication.
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Additional Duties
Assist with other departmental tasks, such as patient and deceased transfers, in support of the Portering function.
This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jun 2026
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