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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Waste Porter

The closing date is 02 July 2025

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Job summary

Closing Date:02.07.25(this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 03.07.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 14.07.25

We are looking for hard working staff to work within our Waste Team. To collect waste from various holding locations at BTHFT sites and transfer to external waste storage areas, in a timely and compliant manner.To provide and maintain a professional, efficient, effective and timely service to all departments that will contribute to achieving safe, high quality patient care.To work as part of an internal team, working to a schedule. Communicating with colleagues, ward staff, Waste Supervisor and Waste Compliance Manager to ensure waste is moved effectively.

Main duties of the job

To move all waste streams generated within Trust sites, including clinical waste, offensive waste, general waste, furniture, and electrical items.Clearance of waste from internal waste rooms and dedicated ward or waste areas to external waste compounds or agreed storage areas dependant on waste type.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7292236

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role. Full driving licence is essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role. Full driving licence is essential.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of waste services and how this impacts on patient care and services delivered within the hospital

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of completing documentation and paperwork accurately

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a waste service
  • Working in a Hospital/ Healthcare Environment

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)
  • Ability to work within agreed procedures and deadlines and to use initiative appropriately to deal with unexpected situations

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full drivers licence
  • Level 1 or above in literacy
  • Entry level 3 or above in numeracy

Desirable

  • Health & Safety Training
  • Customer Service Training
Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of waste services and how this impacts on patient care and services delivered within the hospital

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of completing documentation and paperwork accurately

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a waste service
  • Working in a Hospital/ Healthcare Environment

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)
  • Ability to work within agreed procedures and deadlines and to use initiative appropriately to deal with unexpected situations

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full drivers licence
  • Level 1 or above in literacy
  • Entry level 3 or above in numeracy

Desirable

  • Health & Safety Training
  • Customer Service Training

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Waste Compliance & Transport Manager

Emma Harley

emma.harley@bthft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7292236

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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