Safety & Security

Position: Safety & Security Staff

Safety & Security Staff

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Who We Are

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.

Position

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Safety and Security Staff based at Foxgrove National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service within Ayrshire Central Hospital. This post is for two fixed‑term (18 month) positions.

What You Will Do

You will be based at Foxgrove National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service within Ayrshire Central Hospital and will work alongside the Service Manager and multidisciplinary team to assist in the completion of final development of pathways and processes focusing on security systems. Your responsibilities will include maintaining critical aspects of security systems – procedurally, relationally and operationally – and building the culture and ethos of the service prior to its opening in 2025.

Knowledge,

Training and Experience Required

• Relevant experience in a security or customer–related environment
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to fulfil main duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description
• Full driving licence
• Ability to work autonomously within a highly pressurised environment

Hours

37 hours per week (this post is shift work including night shift rotation). This post includes 2x fixed‑term (18 month) positions.

UK Driving Licence / Car Ownership

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

Information for Overseas Candidates

To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate that you have the right to work in the country or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application. If you require sponsorship, please visit the NHS Scotland Candidate Information Pack.

Additional Information For All Candidates

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train.

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

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Scott Menzies (Safety & Security Manager) or Jenny Cooper (Senior Charge Nurse).

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