Job summary
Were looking for a professional, calmunderpressure and highly reliable Security Operative to join our Estates & Facilities team at our hospital. Your role is central to keeping our hospital safe, secure and welcoming for patients, visitors and staff. Youll be part of a trusted team that provides a visible presence, responds to incidents, supports clinical areas, and ensures the smooth running of our site.
Main duties of the job
This role is ideal for someone with strong situational awareness, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to handle challenging situations with dignity and respect.
About us
Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.
Details
- Date posted: 16 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: B0263-26-0259
- Job locations: 60 Grove End Road, St John’s Wood, London, NW8 9NH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- Security Patrols Regular internal and external patrols, including car parks, restricted areas and hospital grounds.
- Incident Response Responding promptly to alarms, emergencies, and security incidents, including fire evacuations and medical emergencies.
- CCTV Monitoring Operating CCTV systems in line with GDPR and hospital policy, reporting suspicious activity, and supporting investigations.
- Access Control Issuing and revoking access cards, managing entry points, and assisting staff and visitors with access issues.
- Customer Care Providing a professional, approachable presence and supporting patients, visitors and staff with courtesy and respect.
- Car Park & Traffic Management Managing vehicle access, preventing obstructions, assisting disabled passengers, and supporting barrier operations.
- General Security Duties Escorting individuals offsite when required, supporting mortuary duties, and liaising with emergency services.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Valid SIA Licence (Door Supervisor or Security Guarding)
- Experience using CCTV and access control systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication, situational awareness, and deescalation skills
- Calm, professional approach in difficult or confrontational situations
- Flexible to work shifts across a 7day rota
- Reliable, polite, punctual and committed to confidentiality
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This advert is for Security Operative with The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth in London, London, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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