Band 4 Security Officer

Main area Security Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift pattern 2 days 2 nights) Job ref 213-CORP-8339134

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £34,186 - £37,389 inclusive of HCA's + 25% shift allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 05/12/2026

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£2.1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

King’s College Hospital has an exciting opportunity to join their in-house Security Department. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated person who is looking to develop their skills and can proactively contribute in a sometimes very demanding environment. The Security Officer posts will work a 24/7 shift pattern which attracts a salary of £34,186 - £37,389 inclusive of HCA's. An additional 25% shift allowance to be paid, dependent on experience and abilities.

You should ideally have experience of working in a security role, with an understanding of CCTV, alarm systems etc. You must be physically fit with good communication skills, along with the personality and experience to relate to people in all situations. You will be expected to exercise control and restraint techniques, for which full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the King’s College Hospital security team, providing a visible and reassuring presence to the public, patients, and staff. The role involves fulfilling all duties and performing to agreed standards in accordance with the Trust’s policies. The position is primarily based on the Denmark Hill campus and requires working a twenty-four hour shift pattern.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values – Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative – and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Maintain the safety, security and welfare of staff, patients, visitors and Trust property through a visible security presence.
• Conduct patrols, escorts and respond promptly to incidents, emergencies and requests for assistance.
• Support clinical staff during medical emergencies, including the lawful application of physical intervention where necessary.
• Liaise with emergency services, contractors and Trust departments to support operational activities.
• Participate in the Trust’s Fire Response Team and assist during fire incidents and evacuations.
• Operate the Security Control Room, monitoring CCTV, alarms and other security systems, ensuring faults are promptly reported.
• Prevent, deter and respond to crime, anti-social behaviour and security breaches in accordance with Trust policies and legislation.
• Investigate, record and report incidents professionally, supporting appropriate sanctions and preventative measures.
• Promote a positive security culture and encourage timely reporting of security concerns.
• Enforce the Trust’s parking policies and support the operation of car parking systems.
• Attend court or other legal proceedings when required to provide evidence.
• Comply with all Health and Safety, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Security policies and procedures.
• Contribute to risk management by identifying, implementing and maintaining effective controls, contingencies and actions to mitigate risk.

Education and Qualifications

• Be willing to undertake appropriate training courses to obtain relevant qualifications as directed by the security management team. This includes training in de-escalation communication skills, restraint techniques and the use of physical restraint equipment
• Be familiar with, or willing to undertake training in, CCTV operation, intruder alarm systems, radio communication skills, basic PC skills and other skills deemed necessary to be effective in the role of Security Officer.

Knowledge and Experience

• Have the ability and confidence to make effective decisions in pressured, stressful and challenging situations.
• The ability to write and maintain clear and accurate records
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Experience of working in a large organisation.
• Experience of a security environment.
• Knowledge of Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and common law relating to the use of force.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to adapt and take a flexible approach to problem solving
• Effective team worker

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• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct.

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Application numbers

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Name Christopher Gilgan Job title Security Manager Email address chris.gilgan1@nhs.net Telephone number 0203 299 5783 Additional information

Applicants who meet the required standard at the initial assessment stage will progress to the next phase of the selection process. Their applications will then be assessed against the agreed selection criteria and considered comparatively against other candidates who have successfully reached this stage . A shortlist will subsequently be drawn up, with the highest-scoring candidates invited to interview .

Please note that progression beyond the initial assessment stage does not guarantee an invitation to interview.

Candidates who are unsuccessful in this recruitment process will not be eligible to reapply for the same role for a period of 12 months following closure of the advert. Any application for the same role submitted within this 12-month period will not be progressed.

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