Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Security Officer
The closing date is 06 May 2026
DSFS is looking to attract an additional Security Operative on a 42‑hour contract to join the current security team based at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Security services are provided 24/7 to the Trust and successful candidates will be expected to be flexible to ensure full service cover is provided to the hospital.
Previous applicants need not apply.
A current SIA licence Frontline is essential for this role.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited does not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship; applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
- Keeping a record of all duties carried out each shift in a personal log.
- Assisting with safe operations during take‑off and landing of Air Ambulance and securing the ambulance whilst on the ground.
- Monitoring the access control systems.
- Maintaining a highly visible deterrent by patrolling the hospital on foot and using the CRH vehicle.
- Responding to any security/fire related incidents on CRH sites, including but not limited to: calls for assistance from ward/department staff to deal with locked areas, missing patients, problems with patients/visitors, and incidents of violence and aggression.
- Using restraint techniques if/when trained to do so.
- Responding to baby‑tagging alarms on all relevant wards.
- Carrying out control‑room duties including monitoring CCTV and providing cover for Control Room staff.
- Unlocking and locking departments and resetting alarms as required.
About us
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that is 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
DSFS has just over 900 staff across Facilities, Estates, Procurement, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Finance and Clinical Engineering. It builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a commercially dynamic, flexible, and proactive approach.
DSFS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and values and welcomes everyone’s abilities, uniqueness, and individuality.
Qualifications and Training
- Knowledge of the Security or Customer Service industry.
- Knowledge and experience of IT systems including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of security systems such as CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and car parking systems.
- GCSE’s grade C or above in English and Maths.
- Valid SIA licence in Frontline.
- A recognised qualification in security and/or physical intervention.
- Excellent knowledge or qualifications in Customer Service and Health & Safety.
Experience
- Experience of working within a security team or a customer‑focused service.
- Experience in dealing with challenging behaviour, including violent and aggressive situations.
- Previous experience working within the NHS.
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge and experience of security systems and their operation.
- Good knowledge of the security environment, potential risks, threats and actions required to manage and reduce risks.
- Ability to liaise and communicate clearly with patients, staff, visitors and contractors.
- Demonstrated excellent customer care.
- Experience in dealing with emergency situations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and respond appropriately to alarms, evacuations, incidents and emergencies while following security procedures and ensuring safety.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience in communicating clearly with patients, visitors and NHS staff.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to assess situations quickly and use appropriate actions to defuse a situation and provide effective solutions.
- Ability to maintain calm and control in difficult situations, minimising panic in others.
- Experience in monitoring and proactively ensuring that security procedures are adhered to by staff, contractors and visitors to keep premises and staff safe.
- Ability to work under own initiative as well as following written and verbal instructions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£27,408 a year (basic pro‑rata, + night and weekend enhance rate)
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