Job summary
This post is suitable for a Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health Professional (AHP) wishing to develop and extend skills and knowledge in sustainability/net zero in a large complex NHS trust.
Main duties of the job
The role would support the Clinical Sustainability Lead and Head of Sustainability & Net Zero in delivering sustainable healthcare projects from initiating project ideas, developing projects, planning, coordinating multidisciplinary team meetings along with implementing and reviewing outcomes.
The post holder will join the wider Net Zero Northumbria team in delivering the trust's vision of reaching net zero by 2040 and achieving the objectives and ambitions in the Green Plan 2025-28. This post will work within the Trust's Sustainability Team and key clinical sustainability stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach is achieved which facilitates progress on sustainability & net zero in both clinical and non-clinical teams.
About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our websitewww.nhfm.co.ukfor more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person spec for more detail and information. Your supporting statement should reflect requirements in the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person spec for more detail and information. Your supporting statement should reflect requirements in the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse, midwife or allied health professional with previous management experience in a clinical role.
- Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, CPD to Masters level or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Participation in environmental sustainability courses or training programmes.
- Quality improvement qualification or relevant experience.
- Leadership qualification or experience.
- Teaching experience or qualifications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse, midwife or allied health professional with previous management experience in a clinical role.
- Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, CPD to Masters level or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Participation in environmental sustainability courses or training programmes.
- Quality improvement qualification or relevant experience.
- Leadership qualification or experience.
- Teaching experience or qualifications.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
