Job Description

Required to assist in the provision of Security Services in an extremely busy hospital environment.
The successful candidate will work within a team providing response to security incidents/alarm & fire calls throughout the site. Many response calls you will be required to attend can involve violent and/or aggressive scenarios. In addition, the role includes site patrols, handling of cash, dealing with and assisting the general public, traffic management across the site plus a range of additional duties.

• Interview Date Tuesday 02 December 2025
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job

• Candidates should be able to perform well within a team, show great enthusiasm and be flexible as the position will involve working on a rotary shift basis.
• Previous experience within a security role and an understanding of what this involves is required. Applicants must have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate a flexible attitude towards their work.
• Please refer to the and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role. Please note, a full driving licence is required for this position.

About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
317-2025-45-18-DR-VA1
Job locations
Royal Victoria Infirmary
317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
NE1 4LP
Job description
Job responsibilities

• To assist Trust management in the provision of effective / efficient Security services using all equipment / resources available to the department.
• To provide essential Fire and Rescue Team response to Helipad as required.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To assist Trust management in the provision of effective / efficient Security services using all equipment / resources available to the department.
• To provide essential Fire and Rescue Team response to Helipad as required.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable

• Use of electrical equipment including driving of tugs and use of hand-barrows
• Knowledge of Trust sites an advantage.
• Knowledge of Portering / Security procedures / systems of operation

Skills
Essential

• The post holder should be able to communicate well, have good writing skills and be able to work alone or as part of a team

Desirable

• Good keyboard skills / use of PC

Experience
Desirable

• Experience in customer service
• Portering/Security experience
• Previous firefighting experience
• Experience in other Security tasks such as the use of CCTV equipment, and has qualifications in the relevant areas

Qualifications
Essential

• The post holder must hold a current Full manual UK driving licence and be comfortable driving light vans.

Desirable

• NVQ or similar qualifications

Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable

• Use of electrical equipment including driving of tugs and use of hand-barrows
• Knowledge of Trust sites an advantage.
• Knowledge of Portering / Security procedures / systems of operation

Skills
Essential

• The post holder should be able to communicate well, have good writing skills and be able to work alone or as part of a team

Desirable

• Good keyboard skills / use of PC

Experience
Desirable

• Experience in customer service
• Portering/Security experience
• Previous firefighting experience
• Experience in other Security tasks such as the use of CCTV equipment, and has qualifications in the relevant areas

Qualifications
Essential

• The post holder must hold a current Full manual UK driving licence and be comfortable driving light vans.

Desirable

• NVQ or similar qualifications

Skills Required