Porter / Security

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a part-time Porter/Security for Ayrshire Central Hospital. This role involves driving, security monitoring, and assisting with various tasks around the hospital. Ideal candidates will have a clean driving license and strong communication skills, working 37 hours per week on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• Clean Driving License is essential.
• Numerate and literate.
• Flexible approach to work and hours.

Responsibilities

• Driving and security monitoring including CCTV and patrolling.
• Assisting with incidents related to violence and aggression.
• Delivering and collecting meals, mail, and supplies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to use own initiative

Practical skills

Job description

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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 is 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 manner.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran, please visit our website.

Position:

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent, part-time Porter / Security based at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

What you will do:

The role of porter/security is varied and includes duties such as driving, security monitoring (CCTV, patrolling, locking and securing premises, issuing keys). You will assist in incidents related to violence and aggression and communicate with internal and external bodies.

Occasionally, you will assist colleagues within the grounds and portering staff with tasks such as gritting, waste management, and the delivery & collection of meals, mail, oxygen, and supplies to wards and outlying buildings.

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

Knowledge, training, and/or experience required:

You should be numerate, literate, practical, and able to operate a range of vehicles and mechanical aids.

The essential requirements include:

• Clean Driving License
• Good communication skills at various levels (e.g., Estates, Department Heads, Practice Managers)
• Ability to use own initiative to anticipate and make decisions
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Flexible approach to work and hours

For further information on the person specification, please click the link below.

Hours:

37 hours per week, on a Monday to Sunday rota.

Early and back shifts.

A 2-week rota with alternate weekends off, comprising 7 early shifts and 3 back shifts.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A valid car license is essential for this role.

If additional information outside the Job Pack is needed, please contact Keera Lynn, Assistant Hotel Services Manager, at 01294 323459.

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