Launch your career in East London NHS Foundation Trust! Join our team as an apprentice and gain hands-on experience while learning valuable skills. Apprenticeships are a great way to earn while you learn. If successful for this post, you will be in a paid job gaining valuable industry workplace experience whilst completing a nationally recognised qualification.
Here at ELFT we're offering a fantastic opportunity for growth and development as an Apprentice Security Receptionist/Nursing Assistant completing Professional Security Operative Level 2 apprenticeship in the Forensic Directorate medium and/or low secure hospital sites.
The post holder will work as a member of the security team based within the reception and/or liaison areas of the Forensic Directorate medium and/or low secure hospital sites.
The post holder will support safety and security by competent operation of various and complex egress and access systems which contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, contractors and staff in accordance with Trust/Directorate policies and procedures.
The post holder will be based mainly at Wolfson House (Posnanski Court, 311-315 Green Lanes, Finsbury Park, London N4 2ES) but will also occasionally work at John Howard Cente (12 Kenworthy Rd, London E9 5TD).
Please note: Applicants for this post must be 18+
The post holder will be based within the reception control room, monitoring security systems (CCTV, emergency alarms, fire alarms), supporting all access and egress through secure air-locks, acting as an administrator, and assisting staff with the Traka System (electronic key system).
They will deal with all visitors, contractors, telephone calls in a polite, efficient and professional manner in accordance with Trust policy and local procedure.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025