Porter / Security

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Irvine; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is looking for a part-time Porter / Security at Ayrshire Central Hospital. The role includes driving, security monitoring, and assisting during incidents, with a focus on communication and initiative. Candidates must hold a clean driving license and be able to work flexibly across various shifts.

Qualifications

• Clean Driving License required.
• Numerate and literate skills necessary.
• Ability to operate a wide range of vehicles effectively.

Responsibilities

• Duties include monitoring CCTV and patrolling premises.
• Assist with delivery & collection of meals, mail, and supplies.
• Work collaboratively during incidents related to violence and aggression.

Skills

Good Communication

Ability to use own initiative

Flexibility in approach to work

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 way.

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 general role of the porter/security is widely varied and consists of duties such as driving, security – (monitoring CCTV, patrolling premises, locking and securing same, issuing keys). You will assist as a presence in incidents related to violence and aggression and communicate with internal and external bodies.

There will be occasional times when you are required to assist colleagues within the grounds and portering staff with gritting, waste management, delivery & collection of meals/mail/oxygen/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 to do the job:

You are required to be numerate, literate and practical and have the ability to operate a wide range of vehicles and mechanical & moving aids.

The below knowledge and experience is essential for this role:-

• Clean Driving License
• 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

Hours:

Hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Sunday rota.

Early Shift and Back Shift.

A 2 week rota is shared with every other weekend off and working 7 early shifts and 3 back-shifts.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence essential to this role.

If additional information out with the Job Pack is required please contact Keera Lynn Assistant, Hotel Services Manger on 01294 323459.