The Role

• To be observant in helping to reduce/ prevent crime on the UHM Site
• To assist in providing a safe and secure environment for Patients, Staff, Visitors
• To undertake regular patrol of the internal and external site of the UHM sites.
• To provide help and advice to Patients, Visitors and Staff
• To be an advocate for NHSL whilst undertaking their role.
  
  

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• Level of H&S Knowledge in line with NHSL and departmental policies and (SOP’s)
• Communication skills that are supportive, empathetic, compassionate and have the ability to de-escalate difficult conversations
• Knowledge of site lay out
• Basic knowledge of CCTV
• Requires a professional and sympathetic approach to people
• To be physically fit and be able to understand and react correctly and quickly to incidents remaining competent under pressure.
• Use of communication equipment
• Use of monitoring systems
• Completion of mandatory training as specified within core competencies
• Must be capable of writing accurate reports
• Violence and aggression Training – Level 1 &2
• Enhanced Disclosure Scotland clearance
• To be competent in the use of all department equipment/ personal protective equipment
• Whilst it would be an advantage for new members to have had previous experience in the security industry, it is not essential.
• All staff will be required to undertake on the job training.
  
  

All staff must successfully complete the training.

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• Good standards of general education incorporating: Literacy, Numeracy and Manual Dexterity
• Recognised SVQ or equivalent qualification relating to post
• Keen to learn and willing to complete statutory and departmental training
• Whilst it would be an advantage for new members to have had previous experience in the security industry, it is not essential
• Demonstrable experience in a busy hospital environment
• Understanding of the principles of Health and Safety
• Understanding of the principles of general security duties
• Knowledge of systems, processes and security
• Ability to follow instructions, policies and procedures
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work alone or part of a team
• Competence in completion of documentation
• Understanding of Information Technology
• Ability to work and communicate with patients/public
• Flexible attitude
• Calm under pressure
• Excellent personal appearance and disposition
• Willingness to learn
  
  

Contract type

• Permanent
• Part Time
• 23.5 hours
  
  

Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Security within University Hospital Monklands

The working pattern for this role: The post is working on a rotational 2 days 1900-0700 to cover the service.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Gayle Harwood , Domestic Service Manager on gayle.harwood@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Amy O'Neill, Recruitment Administrator on Amy.Oneill@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures
  
  

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.