Maternity Ward Security Officer
Closing date: 07 June 2026
Join our diverse and energetic environment at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role offers an opportunity to develop your security skills within an enthusiastic team, providing professional and welcoming front‑of‑house service to women and families on the Maternity Ward.
The successful candidate will have experience as a security officer and in face‑to‑face customer service, a flexible approach to work, and will be professional, punctual and reliable.
Enjoy fixed shifts of 10:00 – 20:00 on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in an acute area of the Maternity Unit.
Responsibilities
- Ensure and maintain safety of mothers and babies in the inpatient areas.
- Maintain an up to date record of all visitors to the maternity inpatient areas.
- Maintain all equipment and uniform supplied; wear full uniform at all times in line with protocol.
- Respond immediately to fire alert calls, following Trust fire procedures and ensuring escape routes and equipment remain clear and compliant with current fire legislation.
- Respond to ward or department staff calls regarding violent, abusive, disruptive patients or absconding, assess the situation and provide appropriate action.
- Courteously receive, assist and direct all visitors, reflecting positively on the Trust.
- Report security defects or omissions in the maternity unit in a timely and accurate manner.
- Promote security awareness throughout the Trust.
- Respond to intruder alarms, inspect for signs of break‑in, search for suspects and liaise with police.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
- Knowledge of restraint techniques.
- Physical Intervention Level 2.
- First Aid.
Experience
- Previous security‑related experience.
- Trained to SIA Standard.
- Basic knowledge of criminal law.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Location
Carmen and Gwillim Ward, 4th floor Lanesborough Wing, St George’s Hospital
Salary
£31,554 to £33,270 a year (pro rata per annum)
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full‑time
Reference Number
200-7992613-DE-PT
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