Health Care Security Operations Officer in Exeter

Join a dedicated team delivering a professional, round-the-clock security service at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As part of our security team you’ll play a vital role in protecting our patients, staff, and visitors, helping to maintain a safe and supportive environment. From preventing crime and managing challenging behaviour to providing a reassuring presence on site, your work will directly support patient care across our busy hospital settings.

About the Role

As a key member of the Estates and Facilities Division, you’ll be part of a highly responsive team providing 24/7 support across the Trust’s sites, including Wonford, Heavitree and Mardon House. Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to incidents involving theft, assault, anti-social behaviour, and other security concerns
• Supporting clinical teams with patients experiencing confusion, delirium, dementia or post-operative delirium
• Adapting your approach to ensure all interactions with patients are handled with empathy, professionalism and care
• Using de-escalation techniques as a first approach, backed up by accredited physical intervention training
• Writing accurate and timely incident reports and statements to support investigations or police involvement
• Monitoring and operating CCTV systems and supporting the Trust’s car parking team as required

You’ll be working an average 37.5 hours per week on a 4-week rolling rota with 12 hour day and night shifts, with enhancements for nights, weekends and bank holidays. These enhancements typically amount to an additional £5,000 per annum pro rata on top of the basic salary.

What we're looking for:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of working in the security sector is essential
• Experience of working in a public-facing or healthcare environment is desirable
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond with confidence and compassion
• Full clean UK driving licence - Manual and automatic transmission
• Willingness to undertake training including physical intervention, conflict resolution and manual handling
• A professional, approachable and team-focused attitude

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. The position does not meet the required criteria outlined by the UK's immigration regulations, such as being on the list of eligible occupations or meeting the necessary salary thresholds. As a result, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require visa sponsorship. Applicants should ensure they possess the appropriate right to work before applying, as the Trust will not be able to provide support for visa applications or sponsorship for this role.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Day and Night shifts, 12 hours in duration, following a rolling 4 week pattern.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: John Rowland, Deputy Security Manager on 01392 406568 or email john.rowland1@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us: Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities. It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Salary Band 3: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata

Frequency: Annual

Vacancy Reference: 185-75041-13876

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 14 August, 2026

Job Category: Cleaning & Facilities