Safety & Security

Position: Safety & Security Staff

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.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Safety and Security Staff based at Foxgrove National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service within Ayrshire Central Hospital. This post is for 2 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 join and work alongside the Service Manager and multi‑disciplinary team to assist in completion of the final development of pathways and processes focusing on security systems and maintaining critical aspects of security systems‑procedurally, relationally and operationally, whilst having the opportunity to build the culture and ethos of the service prior to its opening in 2025.

Knowledge,

training and/or experience required to do the job

• Experience in a relevant 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 2 fixed‑term 18 month positions.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

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

Additional information for overseas candidates

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 Visa and Immigration Service. It is essential that you have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

Additional

information for all candidates

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train. Post close date: midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. For help to complete an application on Job Train, please follow this link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

Contact:
Scott Menzies Safety & Security Manager scot or Jenny Cooper Senior Charge Nurse je

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