NHScall aimsto tackle cancer
NHS Lothian is encouraging people who have tested negative for Covid-19, but have a persistent new or different cough for three weeks or more, to contact their GP.
The NHS board has backed the new Scottish Government Detect Cancer Early campaign, as national statistics show around 25 per cent fewer lung cancers are being diagnosed now, compared to pre-Covid-19.
Dr Melanie Mackean, consultant medical oncology, NHS Lothian said it’s especially important for those over 40 to be checked. She said: “Whilst it’s probably nothing to worry about, it’s worth getting a persistent new or different cough checked, as it can be a sign of lung cancer. Finding lung cancer early makes it easier to treat, and improves your chance of survival.
“You won’t be wasting anyone’s time, so don’t put off contacting your GP practice. They want to hear from you.”
For details visit getcheckedearly.org.
Speed bumps are going to be installed along Port Buchan in Broxburn as part of a pre-spring resurfacing project carried out by Scottish Canals.
The road will be closed to traffic from March 15 to 27 to allow the work to be carried out.
Benches are also going to be installed alongside the road improvements. Port Buchan is a popular spot in the summer.
Pedestrians will be able to use Port Buchan while the works are on-going but traffic will be diverted via Clarkson Road and Pyothall Road.
Councillor Janet Campbell, SNP group leader, said: “This is really good news for all residents of both Port Buchan and Pyothall Road.
“I have campaigned for these improvements since 2007 when I was first elected with both West Lothian Council and Scottish Canals and I am really pleased these works to improve this road will at last be carried out.”
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Security Officer (Retail)
We are the UK’s largest privately owned security company offering retail security solutions across the UK to a number of household names, including Apple, Boots, John Lewis, Morrisons, Selfridges, Tesco and Waitrose.
We are a SIA approved contractor with over 4500 employees operating across the UK. The company has achieved the Investors in People award, whilst also gaining the Gold rating from the National Security Inspectorate.
Due to continued business expansion we now have multiple opportunities to join our highly-successful company. The ideal candidate will be capable of working in a busy environment, with a high degree of flexibility and looking to develop an exciting career within the security industry. PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To provide manned-guarding to Clients in line with operational needs.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide a visible uniformed deterrent, to contribute to the safety and security of the lient’s premises and staff; To carry out company policy on loss prevention and ensure the safety of staff and visitors; To lawfully deter potential troublemakers on site; To observe and report incidents using the correct reporting systems; To carry out all duties assigned by a client or manager to whom you are responsible; To ensure site knowledge is kept up to date and developments at local level are identified;To understand and implement any fire and aafety evacuation procedures; To assist, if required by the client, with staff and contractor searches; To ensure that the security base is maintained in a clean and tidy condition at all times; To conduct yourself, at all times, in a manner which will bring credit to yourself and the Company, ensuring full uniform is worn and SIA licence is clearly displayed.
Relevant skills and experience:Frontline SIA Licenced, or able to apply for one. Further details:
• Competitive Salary
• Company pension
• Full uniform provided
• Ongoing training
• Promotion path and career
development
• Flexible working to include a mixture of
days, nights and weekends
• Employee assistance programme
available to support staff wellbeing.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
District: Livingston
Wage: £9 per hour
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference: 25S
Laptop Refurbishment Technician
Our client is a leading IT refurbishment company who believe that their employees are their best assets.
Testament to this are members of their team who have been with them for many years, during which they have been promoted through the business.
As a Microsoft Licensed Refurbisher, the company provide high quality refurbished IT hardware to schools, NHS trusts and business across the UK. This is a great opportunity to become part of a supportive and enjoyable environment in a fastgrowing IT company.
The company is now looking for new Laptop Refurbishment Technicians to join their team on a full time basis.
Key Responsibilities: Testing laptops; which includes visual inspections, functionality testing and stress testing; Quality grading laptops against our predefined quality standards; Identifying and fixing units with problems; Replacing minor and major components in laptops; Testing components including SSDs, hard drives and RAM; Updating and mounting Windows images to our units; Building units to specification for customer orders; final checking units for order.
The type of person our client is looking for: Enjoys working in a team environment; Has an inherent interest of how things work; Is diligent, has a keen eye for detail; Enthusiastic and loves working hard to achieve their goals; Organised and punctual; Is able to travel to the company’s facility outside Linlithgow.
To succeed in this job, you will need to have experience working hands on with preferably laptops but if you have good hands on experience with other IT hardware or mechanical experience this could be beneficial.
If you enjoy solving technical problems there are always new challenges in this role. If you are fit and active, you will enjoy the lifting and carrying the job involves. District: Linlithgow
Wage: £18,000 to £22,000 per year
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference: BAP-3447
Digital Marketing
We are looking for an experienced, passionate and creative social media manager to join us. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the organisation’s social media strategy to increase our global online presence.
Social media manager duties and responsibilities: Develop, implement and manage the social media strategy; Define and measure the most important social media audiences; Create engaging social media content including animations and designs; Schedule regular content across all platforms; Stay up-to-date with the latest social media regulations; two to three years’ of experience as a social media specialist or similar role; Detailed knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram; Good understanding of social media KPIs.
The contract would be based on a 25 hours per week flexibility on hours of and days of work is available
Contract length: Six months
Covid-19 considerations: Under the current restrictions, all employees are working remotely from home.
If there is a need to attend the office prior notice will be given on the guidelines for this.
All necessary precautions will be in place before attending.
District: West Lothian
Wage: £8000 to £12,000 per year
Hours: Part Time
Job Reference: DM01