James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Waste Porter

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Job summary

Waste Porters are responsible for collecting and disposing of all clinical and non-clinical that the James Paget Hospital generates on a daily basis.

A Waste Porter will collect waste on shifts covering 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00, 365 days per year.

A Waste Porter is required to operate an electric tow truck as part of these duties and wear all appropriate PPE, both of which are provided by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

1. Responsible for the collection of all waste from the hospital wards and Departments.

2. Disposing of larger hospital items into skips.

3. Operation of the waste compactors.

4. To collect full sharps container and supply wards with empties.

5. Prepare all sharps transporters ready for contractor collection.

6. To ensure clean and dirty waste compound are secure and have appropriately stored waste bins.

7. To ensure all full clinical waste bins are exchanged for clean and lockable empty bins.

8. Operational an electric tow truck and handheld tow machine around the hospital corridors.

9. Responsible for the collection of all soiled linen from the hospital Wards and Departments.

10. Cleaning of waste disposal Tug and trailers.

Cleaning around the waste compactor and soiled linen area.

12. Adhering to all health and safety risk assessment, confidentiality regulations and with all local Trust policies.

To be compliant on all mandatory training.

14. Any other duties, which may be requested by the waste team leader or Waste Service management team.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

05 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

177-CORP-6805170

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full details of the Waste Porter role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full details of the Waste Porter role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Four GCSEs grade D or above including Maths and English

Desirable

Full UK driving licence

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Experience of waste management
Experience Warehousing Operation such as collections and deliveries
Driving experience in cars, small vans and other vehicles
Experience in basic computer and office based programs.

Skills

Essential

Able to act on own initiative and act independently
Ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively
Good written and organisational skills across all areas
Importance of professional behaviour

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Four GCSEs grade D or above including Maths and English

Desirable

Full UK driving licence

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Experience of waste management
Experience Warehousing Operation such as collections and deliveries
Driving experience in cars, small vans and other vehicles
Experience in basic computer and office based programs.

Skills

Essential

Able to act on own initiative and act independently
Ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively
Good written and organisational skills across all areas
Importance of professional behaviour

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.

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)