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Job summary

Main area
Security
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Bank)
Job ref
186-277-26-BR
Employer
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Rampton Hospital
Town
Retford
Salary
£12.92 per hour
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
21/04/2026 23:59

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust logo

Bank Contractor Escort

Band 2

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Security Department at Rampton Hospital as a Bank Contractor Escort

You must be flexible and be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. A security background is desirable but not essential. 

There may be a requirement to operate specific security systems and equipment within the entry building.

Main duties of the job

You will work as a member of a large team of staff within a high secure Hospital. You will have responsibility for escorting contractors within the secure area of the hospital, controlling the movement of both Contractors & vehicles, you will also be required to account for all contractor tools at points throughout the day. The aim is to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, contractors and staff. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision and be capable of working in a people orientated environment within a secure setting.  

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Good basic education GCSE or equivalent with IT knowledge is an advantage. 

Although the post and Job description covers a wide range of duties, the main focus of the role will be to provide escort services to Contactors around site.  

Please view the attached job description for more details

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person specification

Physical requirements

Essential criteria
  • Able to perform full duties of role

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good basic education e.g. GCSE or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • IT or word processing

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a customer orientated environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a secure environment

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills
  • Work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
Desirable criteria
  • Be able to remain calm and tactful.

Contractual Requirements

Desirable criteria
  • Flexible

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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
Matthew Moore
Job title
Control Centre Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01777 248321
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