Job summary
- Main area
- Security
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- 8 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Part time - 34 hours per week (Working shifts between the hours of 7.00am - 7.00pm across seven days including weekends and Bank Holidays)
- Job ref
- 311-T565-25-A
- Employer
- Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Buckton Building, Tameside General Hospital
- Town
- Ashton under Lyne
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 PA, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Security Officer
NHS AfC: Band 3
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to expand our Security Team in our Tameside site on an eight month fixed term contract.
The Security team provide the first point of contact for all staff, patients, carers, professionals and other visitors. This team is an essential part of the processes that maintain safety at the unit.
Working shift patterns between 7.00am and 7.00pm including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to recruit someone with an approachable and supportive nature, capable of managing and de-escalating situations appropriately.
The role demands a calm manner and an organised approach to work. The role is varied and busy as well as challenging. The nature of the role demands the ability to think on your feet, make quick decisions and deal effectively with unexpected situations.
During a response incident you may be required to witness and accurately document incidents in line with Trust Policy.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person spec, ensuring you understand the nature of the role you are applying for.
Person specification
education/qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good level of general education in GCSE Maths or English or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- PMVA training or willingness and ability to complete prior to start date.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience within NHS or Social Services
- Good interpersonal skills with experience of liaising with a range of services
- Competent with programming/inputting systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience of using security systems and issuing passes.
- CCTV knowledge/experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of security environment and potential risks.
- Knowledge of Fire, Health & Safety Regs
- Knowledge of Equality and Diversity
- Knowledge of all Microsoft applications and IT literate
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to be self motivated
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Mental Health problems and a positive attitude to people who experience them.
- Ability to make effective judgements in a complex environment
- Training in or a willingness to take part in training to physically manage violence and aggression.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of hospital settings
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Willingness to undertake a flexible shift pattern including evening and weekend cover (including Bank Holidays).
- Full UK Clean Driving Licence
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ally Dacey
- Job title
- Deputy Business Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07912 480013
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