Job summary
Working as part of the Strategy and Planning team within the Performance, Partnerships and Transformation Directorate, the post holder will work closely with colleagues across the Trust to develop and deliver our ambitious Green Plan and our Trust Objective of achieving net zero.
The Sustainability Manager will drive the development and implementation of the Trust's green plan, ensuring alignment with NHS Net Zero goals and national policy. This role will lead cross-functional initiatives to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and embed sustainability into operational and strategic decision-making across the organisation.
The post holder will design, plan and deliver environmentally, socially and financially sustainable change, leading a programme of work to support the Trust to deliver against it's sustainability ambitions.
The Sustainability Manager will have significant experience of delivering sustainability goals in large, complex organisations. They will be a subject matter expert on sustainability and green policies.
The post holder will also take a quality improvement approach to sustainability, considering how colleagues across the Trust can make improvements where they work to support the Trust to become more sustainable.
Main duties of the job
You will have extensive specialist knowledge, expertise and experience in environmental science and sustainability, and have experience of leading the implementation of net zero programmes across large, complex organisations.
You will be a highly experienced leader, with experience of engaging and influencing senior leaders and large groups of clinical staff.
You will be experienced at communicating and reporting, including at Trust Board level.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge within a relevant discipline acquired through degree plus specialist knowledge or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience to degree level or equivalent
- Professional registration and Membership to a suitable body with sustainable values i.e.,CEnv CIOB, CIME
- Project Management qualification
- Specialist Energy and Sustainability training or experience
- A proven track record of senior management experience
- Experience of designing and managing organisational change programmes
- Significant experience in delivery and evidencing programme management (deemed to be Masters level.)
- Experience of business planning and preparation of business cases
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS sustainability agenda and plan
- Knowledge & experience of relevant legislation and guidance - e.g., Health Technical Memorandum, Health Building Notes, GHG Protocol, UK Environmental and sustainability legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Professional knowledge within a relevant discipline acquired through degree plus specialist knowledge or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience to degree level or equivalent
- Professional registration and Membership to a suitable body with sustainable values i.e.,CEnv CIOB, CIME
- Project Management qualification
- Specialist Energy and Sustainability training or experience
- A proven track record of senior management experience
- Experience of designing and managing organisational change programmes
- Significant experience in delivery and evidencing programme management (deemed to be Masters level.)
- Experience of business planning and preparation of business cases
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS sustainability agenda and plan
- Knowledge & experience of relevant legislation and guidance - e.g., Health Technical Memorandum, Health Building Notes, GHG Protocol, UK Environmental and sustainability legislation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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