Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Security Operative

The closing date is 16 October 2025

Job summary

Security Operative, Facilities Directorate Band 2 - 37.5 hours per week

WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK DAYS AND NIGHTS

Stockport NHS Foundation Trusts, Stepping Hill Hospital are holding a job fair on Wednesday 22 October 2025 for opportunities within the estates and facilities team.

We are looking to fill a variety of positions including Security Operative.

The open day will take place between 4-7pm in Stockport NHS Foundation Trusts, Stepping Hill Hospital

During the recruitment event open day, you will have the opportunity to meet staff representing our estates and facilities team and ask questions about the positions available.

If this is the position for you, to guarantee yourself an interview, apply now!!!!

Please ensure all applications are filled in with full detail, or the application may be rejected.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

This can be a demanding role that is as rewarding as it is challenging.

Working 37.5 hours on an internal rotation, covering night and days, your duties will consist of:

Responding to Security incidents where you will be required to attend and assist in the Security request.

To attend to notifications of intruder alarm activations, responding accordingly.

Internal and external Security Patrols.

Front of House duties, to include greeting visitors to the hospital.

Car Park Patrols to ensure vehicles are parked in accordance with the Trusts Car Parking Policy.

An ideal candidate will have worked in a similar security role or within a healthcare environment previously. As this is a public facing service we are seeking individuals who enjoy customer interaction and have the ability to react to a changing and sometimes challenging environment.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-AR-25-7531881

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £24.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £24.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • oGood general education
  • oSecurity related qualification or equivalent experience.
  • oConflict resolution / physical intervention training

Knowledge

Essential

  • oCustomer service / customer care

Desirable

  • oAwareness of NHS hospital security policy

Experience

Essential

  • oSecurity-related experience
  • oExperience of working in a large organisation
  • oExperience using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel & Outlook

Desirable

  • oExperience of working in an administrative role
  • oExperience of NHS Security
  • SIA training for Security/Door Supervisor and CCTV

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • oExcellent verbal communication skills
  • oNegotiation skills
  • oAble to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines
  • oInterview and report writing experience

Desirable

  • oExperience of investigation
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • oGood general education
  • oSecurity related qualification or equivalent experience.
  • oConflict resolution / physical intervention training

Knowledge

Essential

  • oCustomer service / customer care

Desirable

  • oAwareness of NHS hospital security policy

Experience

Essential

  • oSecurity-related experience
  • oExperience of working in a large organisation
  • oExperience using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel & Outlook

Desirable

  • oExperience of working in an administrative role
  • oExperience of NHS Security
  • SIA training for Security/Door Supervisor and CCTV

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • oExcellent verbal communication skills
  • oNegotiation skills
  • oAble to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines
  • oInterview and report writing experience

Desirable

  • oExperience of investigation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Supervisor - Porter and Security Services

Derek Wright

derek.wright@stockport.nhs.uk

01614194329

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-AR-25-7531881

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Supporting documents

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