Car Park and Site Security Officer

at  University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to recruit a suitable individual as a Car Park and Site Security person at Furness General Hospital site.
To regularly patrol the hospital site to ensure the appropriate use of the car parks, ensuring that roadways and access roads remain free from obstruction; to act as a deterrent to theft and vandalism and, to assist in dealing with untoward security incidents.
You will be required to offer some support to General Office services which include accommodation, post and cash collection.
Cover is provided 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The majority of working days are Monday to Friday, with some weekend working required. Hours of cover / shifts are between 0800hrs and 1700hrs on a regular shift pattern.
You will be required to patrol the hospital car parks to ensure compliance with the Trust Car Park Policy in a firm but sympathetic manner and, to act as a deterrent to theft and vandalism across the site.
You will be expected to support arrangements in providing a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff which entail liaison with hospital wards and departments and, external agencies.
You will be physically fit, of smart appearance, have good verbal communication skills, a flexible manner and be able to work both as part of a team and using your own initiative.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
Appropriate training and uniform is provided.
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

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