General Porter/Security
The closing date is 12 May 2026
The provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated security service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.
The job role requires that the post holder will either undertake the role of security guard during their shift, working one fixed day per week with the remaining hours allocated ADHOC in advance.
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.
Job responsibilities
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 Trusts car parks, dealing with illegally parked vehicles and ensuring safe access and egress from site.
This post is required to work on a rolling Rota working 12 hour shifts with a 1 hour un-paid break.
Application form
* General education
* A sound knowledge of Portering and security procedures, and the ability to follow procedures to ensure effective and efficient security systems.
* A recognised qualification issued by the Security Industry Authority, will, if not currently held, be expected to be worked towards and gained within 12 months of appointment.
Other Requirements
* It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
Experience
* Previous experience in Conflict resolution/Physical intervention techniques
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
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