Security Guard
The closing date is 30 April 2026
Job summary
We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a friendly and flexible Security Officer to join our small team at Wansbeck General Hospital.
Full time hours are available (equivalent to 37.5 hrs per week), however, we would also be willing for this position to be split between two candidates as a 50 / 50 job share (equivalent to 18.75 hrs per week)
The successful candidate(s) will provide a security service to the hospital and grounds, protecting people and property and detecting and preventing crime. To manage the Trust's car parks, dealing with illegally parked vehicles and ensuring safe access and egress from site.
The successful candidate(s) should be physically fit and have excellent communication skills to enable them to interact calmly and professionally with patients, staff and visitors.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received
Main duties of the job
The Security department at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital provide a variety of services to patients and departments, including maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff, the provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Security service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.
The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Details
Date posted
17 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
319-7931122SC
Job locations
Wansbeck General Hospital
Woodhorn Lane
Ashington
NE63 9JJ
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wansbeck General Hospital
Woodhorn Lane
Ashington
NE63 9JJ
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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