Murdo Henderson
Prestwick ,South Ayrshire
Summary
Having worked in the emergency services for 31 years I have significant transferable skills, attributes and life experience across a range of disciplines.
I am a people person , and thrive working as part of a team. I enjoy problem solving and being a fixer when things go wrong. I have qualifications and multiple experience in Health and Safety .
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
Service Support Worker
British Red Cross
Prestwick , South Ayrshire
2022.11 - Current
•Safely transport patients from hospital setting to home or other care establishments
•Ensure patient confidentiality at all times
•Ensure that persons returning home following hospital stay have safe environment and arrange follow on support as necessary
• Ensure safety and welfare of colleagues and patients during moving , handling and transportation
Group Commander
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Cambuslang , South Lanarkshire
1991.10 - 2022.10
I am privileged have to served as a Firefighter for 31 years.
During my career I worked within a diverse range of departments and attained promotion to senior managerial positions from 2006. In addition to my managerial responsibilities, I led teams at dynamic and risk critical incidents ensuring their safety and public safety
Education
General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
NEBOSH
08.2004
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Physics
Arran High School
Lamlash 05.1988
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - History
Arran High School
05.1988
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English
Arran High School
05.1988
Skills
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic worker with significant experience in team working and leadership roles I am also comfortable working alone on my own initiative or under supervision
I am an articulate communicator, have the ability to learn quickly and enjoy learning and developing new skills
I enjoy problem solving and working within dynamic and changing environments I also have keen attention for detail , setting myself high standards and maintaining them I am loyal , dependable and people focused People are my passion and I enjoy working with others and learning from them and sharing my own experiences and knowledge
I have significant experience of process and procedural driven work , enjoying both the familiarity and challenges that this brings
Timeline
Service Support Worker
British Red Cross
2022.11 - Current
Group Commander
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
1991.10 - 2022.10
General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
NEBOSH
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Physics
Arran High School
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - History
Arran High School
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English
Arran High School