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Job summary

Main area
Security
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Eligible for change as department is built)
Job ref
390-EFM-BR-0831
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£24,465 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/07/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Car Park and Security Officer

Band 2

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

Are you looking for a new role, where you can make a difference?

We are looking for hard-working, empathetic guards to join our our friendly security services team here at Broomfield Hospital and help us continue providing all our staff, visitors and most importantly our patients a safe and welcoming environment to get better in. 

This position is perfect for individuals who are keen to work on the frontline, are passionate about security and possess strong interpersonal skills. 

The appointed application will play a pivotal role in maintaining a secure and welcoming atmosphere for all of our patients, visitors, and staff. May close early due to number of applications.

*Previous candidates need not apply*

Main duties of the job

The Security / Parking Team provide a comprehensive car park and security service to the Hospital and Satellite sites in all weather and conditions.

In this front line service you will need to be polite, helpful, tactful but firm and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.

If successful, you will have a great deal of contact with staff, visitors and members of the public, directing drivers to car parking spaces, clearing entrances for fire calls, responding to all security issues and answering general enquiries from our patients and visitors; so, a multitask approach is essential. 

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.


 We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Medical Education Administrator role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • GCSE or Equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • A level

Security and Car Parking Systems

Essential criteria
  • Working knowledge of CCTV and Access Control systems
  • Working knowledge of car parking systems including ANPR
Desirable criteria
  • Experience with working with other systems, such as parking enforcement

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Dealing with memebrs of the public
  • Experience with physical restraint
Desirable criteria
  • PMVA level 2 training
  • Knowledge of DoLS and MCA framework
  • working for the NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Adam Morden
Job title
Car Park and Security Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01245 516191
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