Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Waste & Environmental Manager

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Job summary

Waste & Environmental Manger

Full Time 37.5 hr

Working Pattern

9 - 5 pm Monday - Friday

We are seeking a passionate, focused and knowledgeable Waste and environmental manager to join our facilities team at The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful post holder will have broad experience in working in a large organisation with responsibility for waste and environment management

. You will be developing, driving forward new initiatives and implementing them, as well as building relationships with otherwider NHS Trusts as well as our own teams.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the Trust is compliant with all legislation relating to waste management, by managing and developing operational waste management, reduction, recycling, on site waste collection and disposal. As well as collaborating closely with our sustainability team working towards Delivering a 'Net Zero' National Health Service

The post holder will define and set service levels and participate in the preparation and updating of the Trust's strategies and policies and staff training for its waste management and environmental services.

The post holder will assist the Trust in ensuring effective exchange and dissemination of information relating to waste management within the Trust and participate as required in audits, special projects and cost reduction and income generation initiatives in relation to waste activities.

Main duties of the job

To raise awareness of all waste disposal procedures and achieve optimal waste

Prepare annual audits of waste disposal service providers to ensure compliance with the "Duty of Care" requirements under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

In consultation with other Trust Managers and outside organisations, identify the hazards presented by each waste stream and advise on the control mechanisms required to eliminate or reduce to acceptable levels the risks of health and the environment

To lead in periodical reviews of the Trust's Waste Management (disposal) policy. To ensure that the Trust's Waste Policies and Procedures are compliant with all prevailing statutory regulations and contribute to the development of the Trust's Green Plan

Ensure the administration of the statutory waste transfer documentation required under the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 and the Control of Pollution (Special Waste) Regulations 1996 is adhered to

Support the Head of Facilities & Security Management in developing long-term strategic Waste operational plans to implement organisational objectives for critical services.

Produce annual reports on any aspect relating to waste management with the Trust, as required

To be guided by legislation and HTM 01-07: Safe Management of Healthcare Waste and

be a lead specialist for the Trust in Healthcare Waste management Training and Develop

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetic, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Details

Date posted

29 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

276-6491025-JT

Job locations

The Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for further details or Contact Paul Addison, Head of Facilities directly with any questions you may need to ask.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for further details or Contact Paul Addison, Head of Facilities directly with any questions you may need to ask.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oDegree level qualification in a science-based, waste, or environmental management related subject or equivalent experience.
  • oProfessional qualification in waste or environmental management or equivalent (HNC, HND, NEBOSH, C&G, NVQ etc)
  • oMembership of a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience in one or more of Sustainability, Waste Management, Environmental Management, or Net Zero Carbon.
  • oExperience of working in a re-active & pressurised environment

Desirable

  • oExperience of working in Hospital environment oPrevious NHS experience or other public sector organisation

Knowledge

Essential

  • oHighly developed specialist knowledge of environmental legislation with relevance to waste management. Highly developed specialist knowledge of sustainability, energy management, carbon management and environmental management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oDegree level qualification in a science-based, waste, or environmental management related subject or equivalent experience.
  • oProfessional qualification in waste or environmental management or equivalent (HNC, HND, NEBOSH, C&G, NVQ etc)
  • oMembership of a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience in one or more of Sustainability, Waste Management, Environmental Management, or Net Zero Carbon.
  • oExperience of working in a re-active & pressurised environment

Desirable

  • oExperience of working in Hospital environment oPrevious NHS experience or other public sector organisation

Knowledge

Essential

  • oHighly developed specialist knowledge of environmental legislation with relevance to waste management. Highly developed specialist knowledge of sustainability, energy management, carbon management and environmental management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Facilities

Paul Addison

p.addison@nhs.net

01342414291

Details

Date posted

29 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

276-6491025-JT

Job locations

The Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ


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