Security Receptionist
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Maidstone, ME16 9PLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Security Receptionist to join our busy team at the Trevor Gibbens Unit in Maidstone. As a key member o...
- Present a professional and courteous image to all patients, staff and visitors entering and exiting the unit.
- Ensure an identity check takes place for all persons wishing to enter or exit the unit, and compliance with relevant security equipment, including regular checks of alarms and radios.
- Maintaining responsibility for the Reception Desk, airlock system and monitor.
- Ensure that only authorised visitors are granted admission to the unit, and all records of staff and visitors are kept up to date.
- Ensure that all visitors are directed to and reminded of prohibited items before they enter the airlock/secure areas.
- Ensure all visitors and returning patients are searched in accordance with secure guidelines.
- Ensure that any potential security breach is reported to the Head of Security, or Out of Hours Security On Call.
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway.
Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.
Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.
Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential: - IT Literate; - Experience in a role which requires similar pressures and demands
Experience
Essential
- Communication with a range of people on a range of matters in an appropriate manner
- High attention to detail and be able to use own judgement in accordance with policies and procedures
Desirable: - Knowledge of Microsoft Software; - Knowledge of mental health services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate professionally in person and over the telephone
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure. Work may not be routine throughout the day.
- Work as part of a team and autonomously when needed
- Punctual and flexible
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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