Job summary We're currently recruiting for Security Officers to join our Bank. You'll work on a zero hour contract, giving you the flexibility over how and where you choose to work. We're looking for individuals that are able to deal with a variety of challenges and work effectively to maintain appropriate level of security with a view to protecting people, the property, and preventing and detecting crime for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. Security officers may be required to work across all five sites this includes, Royal Derby Hospital, London Road Community Hospital, Queen Hospital Burton, Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital and Samuel Johnson Community Hospital . Zero hours per week - As and When Required Working Arrangements Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Main duties of the job The role can be physically and emotional demanding as you will work as part of a small team who oversee all clinical and non-clinical areas of the site to maintain a secure environment. Key requirements of the role: Have previous experience in a security role, Must have good communication skills and be able to receive and deal with routine confidential information, Must have good interpersonal skills, Able to remain calm and deal with aggressive behavior, Must be able to work in and outside the hospital Good Standard of Numeracy and Literacy About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts about our Trust: We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day Details Date posted 24 April 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £24,852.66 a year WTE Pro Rated Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 320-FSS-SEC-0099 Job locations Various Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Please note: There is no guarantee of work being offered to you should you be successful appointed. You are also under no obligation to accept work offered to you. Working Arrangements with further details will be issued to you for review and agreement prior to commencement. Job description Job responsibilities Please note: There is no guarantee of work being offered to you should you be successful appointed. You are also under no obligation to accept work offered to you. Working Arrangements with further details will be issued to you for review and agreement prior to commencement. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience in a security role Qualifications Essential Good Standard of Maths and English GCSE 3-9 (A-D) or equivalent qualification Education & Training Essential Understanding of work procedures and gaining through inductions/training Desirable NVQ Security, H&S, Customer care Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience in a security role Qualifications Essential Good Standard of Maths and English GCSE 3-9 (A-D) or equivalent qualification Education & Training Essential Understanding of work procedures and gaining through inductions/training Desirable NVQ Security, H&S, Customer care 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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Various Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Various Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)