Bupa
Security Officer (Bank)
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Job Description: Security Officer
Locations:
Cromwell Hospital, London SW5 0TU & 50 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14 5NY
Contract:
Bank
Salary:
£15.27 per hour
Shift Patterns:
Varying
Role Overview
This role will cover any absences and holidays in the team. Candidates should be available Monday to Sunday to allow for any urgent cover needed. Any shifts picked up will likely be for 12 hours at a time. This is a multi-site role, primarily for the new site at Canary Wharf.
As a Security Officer, you will respond to all requests for security services, operate systems and maintain accurate logs and reports. Follow processes and procedures and assure the safety and welfare of all staff, patients, and visitors. You’ll help us make health happen by:
- Recognize and respond in an appropriate and proportionate manner to any situation which has the potential to threaten the safety, security, or well-being of the hospital, its patients, visitors, and staff.
- Maintain effective logs and records of activity.
- Promote, support, and encourage the seamless flow of information both to and from the Security team and between the security team and the hospital at large to be able to anticipate, rather than be reactive to, changing circumstances within the hospital.
- Provide a physical security presence in and around the reception areas as directed by the Security Supervisor, or their designated deputy.
- Ensure you present yourself for duty in a timely manner and are dressed and equipped to maintain and display at all times the highest professional standards.
- Assist in the monitoring and control of access to the Cromwell Hospital premises.
- Administer the ID access control system, ensuring that all personnel gain access only to those parts of the premises that they have a genuine need and entitlement to access.
- Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety and Environmental safety requirements.
- Maintain the condition and ensure the suitability and integrity of all equipment issued for use.
- Assist with regular inspections of emergency as well as other equipment used in the department, this includes first aid equipment within the security services so as to ensure its readiness at all times for use in the event of an emergency and or patient requirement.
- Carry out regular internal and external patrols of all hospital premises.
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Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
- Previous experience in a Security role – ideally hospital or hospitality security.
- Must have an SIA Licence.
- Customer service skills.
- Experience in CCTV operation is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- IT Literate – knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
- Annual leave accrual paid every time you work.
- Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop led by expert caterers.
- Access to preferential rates on Bupa products, such as health assessments, menopause plan, and some dental practices.
- Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme.
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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Cromwell Hospital has recently been awarded the Inclusive Employers Standard (Bronze), recognizing its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. This prestigious accreditation highlights the hospital's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as the efforts of its teams, Executive Leadership, and the REDI (Respect, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) Network.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
At Bupa we strive to ensure all our customers, patients, and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk is prioritized and acted on appropriately.
Time Type: Part time
Job Area: Property & Facilities
Locations: Canary Wharf, Cromwell Hospital London
Be at the heart of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive, and the talent to help us in our ambition, then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa, you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect, and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.
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