The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to join our team at University Hospital Wishaw. You will be observant in helping to reduce/ prevent crime with the hospital and provide a safe and secure environment for Patients, Staff, Visitors. You will be required to regularly patrol the internal and external grounds of the hospital. Security also are required to provide help and advice to Patients, Visitors and Staff.
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
1. Level of H&S Knowledge in line with NHSL and departmental policies and (SOP’s)
2. Communication skills that are supportive, empathetic, compassionate and have the ability to de-escalate difficult conversations
3. Knowledge of site lay out
4. Basic knowledge of CCTV
5. Requires a professional and sympathetic approach to people
6. To be physically fit and be able to understand and react correctly and quickly to incidents remaining competent under pressure.
7. Use of communication equipment
8. Use of monitoring systems
9. Must be capable of writing accurate reports
10. To be competent in the use of all department equipment/ personal protective equipment
11. Whilst it would be an advantage for new members to have had previous experience in the security industry, it is not essential.
12. All staff will be required to undertake on the job 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
13. Previous experience in the security industry, but not essential.
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Security within University Hospital Wishaw
The working pattern for this role is: 5 over 7 days
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!
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:
14. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
15. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
16. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
17. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
18. Occupational health services
19. Employee counselling services
20. 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 .