Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Security Officer

The closing date is 24 February 2026

Job summary

Join Our Security Team at Wexham Park Hospital!

Are you looking for a rewarding career in security where you can make a real difference? Wexham Park Hospital, part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking dedicated Security Officers to join our busy team in Slough.

As a Security Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our patients, staff, and visitors.

Applicants need to be available to work any shift patterns which may include nights and weekends.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include:

? Protecting hospital buildings and staff, ensuring compliance and efficiency at all times.? Assessing risks and making informed decisions to support colleagues and visitors.? Conducting patrols and monitoring car parking, ensuring security is upheld.? Managing access control systems and review and monitor CCTV as directed.? Generating reports both electronically and in written form--good English language skills are essential.? Upholding NHS values and delivering a high standard of service.

About us

Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-LC436

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Offer:

Full, bespoke trainingno prior experience required! A supportive team environment within a respected NHS Trust. Opportunities for career development in a meaningful role.

If youre proactive, reliable, and passionate about safety and security, wed love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of something bigger.

For more details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Offer:

Full, bespoke trainingno prior experience required! A supportive team environment within a respected NHS Trust. Opportunities for career development in a meaningful role.

If youre proactive, reliable, and passionate about safety and security, wed love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of something bigger.

For more details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE Level 3 or above.
Conflict resolution training.
Restraint and breakaway training.

Experience

Essential

Attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and make key decisions under pressure.

Desirable

Previous experience in a customer care profession.
Previous experience in a security profession.
Previous security related experience.
Report writing experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Be able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to de-escalate aggression and violent situations.
Must be able to cope under pressure and in a conflict situation.
Be able to work using own initiative.
Be able to follow precisely and accurately verbal and written instructions.
Use of CCTV.

Special Requirements

Essential

Physically fit to meet the demands of the job.
Able to physically restrain for short periods of time.

Desirable

Previous employment within a service requiring physical strength.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE Level 3 or above.
Conflict resolution training.
Restraint and breakaway training.

Experience

Essential

Attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and make key decisions under pressure.

Desirable

Previous experience in a customer care profession.
Previous experience in a security profession.
Previous security related experience.
Report writing experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Be able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to de-escalate aggression and violent situations.
Must be able to cope under pressure and in a conflict situation.
Be able to work using own initiative.
Be able to follow precisely and accurately verbal and written instructions.
Use of CCTV.

Special Requirements

Essential

Physically fit to meet the demands of the job.
Able to physically restrain for short periods of time.

Desirable

Previous employment within a service requiring physical strength.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough, Berkshire

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)