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Job overview
We are looking to recruit a suitable part-time individual (31 hours per week average) as a Car Park Patrol person at Royal Lancaster Infirmary site.
Duties include, regularly patrolling 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 may also be required to offer some support to General Office services.
Cover is provided 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The post holder will work a rotating shift pattern spread across seven days, including evening and weekend shifts.
Hours of cover / shifts are between 0700hrs and 2100hrs on a rotating shift pattern operating over a 6 week period. There will also be some opportunity to work extra hours to cover colleagues.
Main duties of the job
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 includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
Appropriate training and uniform is provided.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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/
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Car Park Patrol Officer (G1) with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.
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