Security Officer

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security Officer based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

Hours And Shift Pattern

5-week rota, 36hrs per week over 7 days

Shift patterns – 7.00-3.00pm, 3.00-11.00pm and 11.00-7.00am

This post is offered on a permanent basis

What You Will Do

The general role of the security is widely varied and consists of duties such as driving, security – (monitoring CCTV, patrolling premises, locking and securing same, issuing keys).

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

• Clean Driving License
• You are required to be numerate, literate and practical.
• Good Communication as this will take place at various levels e.g., Estates, Heads of Department, Practice Managers etc.
• Must have ability to use own initiative to anticipate and make appropriate decisions.
• Expected to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible approach to work and working hours
  
  

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact:

Jacqueline Armstrong / Dawn Campbell at Jacqueline.Armstrong6@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or dawn.campbell@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

Please visit here for further information.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Additional Information For Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
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• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.