Security Officer

Job overview

Please note that this post is Part of One LSC – a corporate collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and providing Estates and Facilities Services to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day?

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated individual to join our proactive Security Team, providing a comprehensive 24/7 frontline security service across our Trust.

As a Security Officer, you will play a vital role in protecting our patients, staff, visitors, buildings, and assets while helping to create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across our hospital sites.

You will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and security of our healthcare environment, responding to incidents, supporting clinical teams, preventing crime and anti-social behaviour, and helping to deliver a secure place to work, visit, and receive care.

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires professionalism, resilience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

If you are committed to making a difference, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to play a key role in protecting our patients, staff, and visitors, we would welcome your application.

Help us create a safe place to work, visit, and stay

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Protecting patients, staff, visitors, property, and assets across Trust sites.
• Assisting in the prevention and detection of crime, disorder, and anti-social behaviour.
• Conducting proactive internal and external patrols.
• Securing Trust buildings and premises.
• Responding promptly and effectively to security incidents and emergencies, including fire alarms and fire-related incidents.
• Supporting clinical teams through bedside security duties when required.
• Managing challenging situations involving patients, visitors, and members of the public using conflict resolution and de‑escalation techniques.
• Carrying out general car parking and traffic management duties.
• Responding to all Trust security and fire alerts in a timely and professional manner.
• Completing incident reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Working collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical colleagues to maintain a safe environment.

You will demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and a positive “can‑do” attitude, alongside a professional appearance and courteous manner.

This is a full‑time position working 37.5 hours per week on a 4 on, 4 off rotating shift pattern, covering operational requirements across both Preston and Chorley Hospital sites.

The role includes:

• Days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Working across both hospital sites and other Trust locations when required.
• A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days, plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, one of the most valuable pension schemes available.
• Access to NHS staff benefits and wellbeing support programmes.
• Unsocial hours and weekend enhancements in line with NHS Terms and Conditions.

As a Band 3 Security Officer, working this shift pattern, you can expect on‑target earnings of approximately £32,000 per annum, including applicable enhancements, with additional opportunities to increase earnings through overtime on an Ad Hoc (ADOC) basis.

Role Summary

No previous security experience necessary – full training will be provided. We are looking for motivated individuals who are keen to learn and develop a career in healthcare security. Full comprehensive training and ongoing development will be provided, equipping successful candidates with all the knowledge and skills required to perform the role effectively within the NHS healthcare environment.

To provide a comprehensive 24/7 frontline security service to the Trust across its main hospital sites and other Trust locations as required.

The post holder will contribute to the prevention and detection of crime and anti-social behaviour, ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors,…