Job summary
We are looking for a driven individual to lead environmental sustainability across the Trust. This role will be responsible for embedding the Trust's Green Plan throughout the organisation, working with all clinical and corporate teams to deliver the Trust's objectives and promote sustainability at every level, including with external partners.The Sustainability Manager will provide coordination, support, and project management expertise to ensure the successful delivery of environmentally sustainable initiatives. These efforts will support continuous improvement in healthcare service delivery, aligned with the NHS's commitment to achieving net zero by 2040.Please note: A job share may be considered for this post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the Improvement Team and will be responsible for managing and maintaining core documentation, information, and reporting for the Sustainability Programme and Board.They will also work collaboratively with wider stakeholders to support delivery of key programmes that underpin the Trust's Green Plan.The post holder will support the use of a robust, standardised project management approach to assist with planning and delivery of intended outputs and outcomes. They will also ensure that the benefits of programmes and projects are realised and embedded into business-as-usual activity.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key roles and responsibilities
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Providing comprehensive project management support and senior administrative assistance.
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Preparation of programme and project documentation, including project plans, project initiation documents, quality impact assessments, progress tracking and update reports.
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Organising meetings, events, training, and workshops related to the sustainability programme.
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Producing reports and monitoring progress against key milestones.
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Working to build and sustain effective partnerships and relationships with a range of internal and external groups and organisations.
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Coordinating and maintaining core documentation, information, and reporting for the sustainability programme.
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Engaging with programme workstream leads to collate papers for sustainability board meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key roles and responsibilities
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Providing comprehensive project management support and senior administrative assistance.
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Preparation of programme and project documentation, including project plans, project initiation documents, quality impact assessments, progress tracking and update reports.
-
Organising meetings, events, training, and workshops related to the sustainability programme.
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Producing reports and monitoring progress against key milestones.
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Working to build and sustain effective partnerships and relationships with a range of internal and external groups and organisations.
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Coordinating and maintaining core documentation, information, and reporting for the sustainability programme.
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Engaging with programme workstream leads to collate papers for sustainability board meetings.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Experience in project managing sustainability projects within the NHS
- Ability to develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations
- Demonstrate effective project leadership
- Self-motivating and self-disciplined with planning and organising a work programme with conflicting demands and priorities
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- PRINCE 2 or similar project management/quality improvement accreditation
- Post graduate qualification or evidence of post graduate education
- Experience of managing complex, large scale projects within NHS/Social Care/Public sector bodies involving multiple stakeholders and working across organisational boundaries
- Ability to effectively manage a diverse project team working in a co-operative approach to achieve shared goals
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Experience in project managing sustainability projects within the NHS
- Ability to develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations
- Demonstrate effective project leadership
- Self-motivating and self-disciplined with planning and organising a work programme with conflicting demands and priorities
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- PRINCE 2 or similar project management/quality improvement accreditation
- Post graduate qualification or evidence of post graduate education
- Experience of managing complex, large scale projects within NHS/Social Care/Public sector bodies involving multiple stakeholders and working across organisational boundaries
- Ability to effectively manage a diverse project team working in a co-operative approach to achieve shared goals
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).