224862 Security Officer (KA)

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is looking for a part-time position covering shifts at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. The role involves both day and night shifts, focusing on providing services while supporting a diverse workforce. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. This position emphasizes inclusivity and aims to create a respectful environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Relevant permission to work in the UK is mandatory.
• Ability to work shifts including nights and weekends is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in a part-time capacity for the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
• Support disabled candidates and ensure adherence to diversity policies.

Job description

Overview

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.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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 Visas and Immigration 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 in the further information for this vacancy.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

This post will cover both day shifts and night shifts including weekends, 2 shifts are 1800-0630 and 0600-1830 with a third shift finishing at 1801 and one finishing at 0601(will change with the reduction in working week ) The position is primarily based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital but will involve some work at the Astley Ainslie Site.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Andrew Kerr 07958 197684