Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Reception Security Assistant

The closing date is 30 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a calm, confident and compassionate Reception Security Assistant at Mill View Hospital. This is a key front-line role, helping us maintain a safe, welcoming and well-managed environment for patients, visitors and staff.

We are looking for someone who is confident working in a mental health environment and able to communicate clearly and calmly, even in high-pressure situations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy and professionalism when managing challenging circumstances, work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and show reliability, strong observational skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive service.

Main duties of the job

Provide a warm, professional welcome to all visitors
Monitor and control access to the hospital to ensure safety
Support incident response and liaise with clinical teams
Manage visitor sign-in processes and ID checks
Key and Alarm management
Perform daily and weekly routine security checks
Manage incoming calls, post and parcels
Perform administrative tasks relevant to the role
Maintain a visible presence to reassure patients and staff
Follow security procedures and escalate concerns appropriately

About us

Whilst playing a vital role in safeguarding our hospital community and supporting meaningful care for people during their recovery, you will benefit from comprehensive training and learning opportunities, regular supervision and appraisal, and access to a range of wellbeing resources to support you in this role

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-AB-21051-A

Job locations

Mill View Hospital

Hove

BN3 7HZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please refer to the full job description and person specification for further details and full specification for this role***

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please refer to the full job description and person specification for further details and full specification for this role***

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

NVQ3 or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Administration and organisational experience
Knowledge of CCTV operation
Previous experience in a similar role

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

NVQ3 or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Administration and organisational experience
Knowledge of CCTV operation
Previous experience in a similar role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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