Security Guard | Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management)
| Posting date: | 16 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,272 pro rata per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2026 |
| Location: | Ashington, NE63 9JJ |
| Company: | Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7931122/319-7931122SC |
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
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.
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 websitewww.nhfm.co.ukfor more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
To provide a comprehensive Security service to all Wards and
Departments on site to be flexible in approach to work and undertake other duties that are assigned under the role. To 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.
This post is required to work on a Rota working 12 hour shifts with a 1 hour un-paid break.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Apr 2026