Job summary
To provide a Waste Portering service in public, patient, and staff areas. To follow NHS guidance and work to the requirements of NHS Standards and Environment Agency Legislation, and to work in association with Departmental/Ward managers, Housekeepers and Supervisors in delivering a quality, patient focused service.
You will be required to work alternate weekends and shifts may vary and It is essential that you have a full UK Driving Licence with a C1 included.
Main duties of the job
To provide a service to the trust and to segregate and dispose of household, confidential, hazardous and clinical waste.
To adhere to the guideline of all main responsibilities in the job description and may also be required to drive off site to take the diesel van for a run out to clear the filter, which will be done once a week generally at the weekend and will take around 30 minutes.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through ourCentral Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To segregate and dispose of household, confidential, hazardous and clinical waste in accordance with Trust Policy
- The removal and safe storage of chemicals and specialist materials
- To ensure appropriate contractors are available at all times, to maintain quality and delivery of service.
- To operate the Tugs in accordance with Trust procedure
- To maintain and clean tugs and waste collection containers.
- To maintain equipment used in course of duties.
- To ensure that appropriate access to the waste hold/compounds is available at all times for waste contractors in order to maintain quality and delivery of service.
- To provide ad-hoc cover for the Grounds Person
- To provide ad-hoc cover to help maintain a Portering service in all patients, public and staff area.
- To report any maintenance issues to the Line Manager
- personally accountable for their actions and be responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&C polices, protocols or advice.
- Ensure they work in accordance with local procedures and report any issues which they consider to be a risk to the health and safety of themselves and/or others.
- Act in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours
- Where applicable to participate in and provide data on the efficacy of treatment and specialties
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To segregate and dispose of household, confidential, hazardous and clinical waste in accordance with Trust Policy
- The removal and safe storage of chemicals and specialist materials
- To ensure appropriate contractors are available at all times, to maintain quality and delivery of service.
- To operate the Tugs in accordance with Trust procedure
- To maintain and clean tugs and waste collection containers.
- To maintain equipment used in course of duties.
- To ensure that appropriate access to the waste hold/compounds is available at all times for waste contractors in order to maintain quality and delivery of service.
- To provide ad-hoc cover for the Grounds Person
- To provide ad-hoc cover to help maintain a Portering service in all patients, public and staff area.
- To report any maintenance issues to the Line Manager
- personally accountable for their actions and be responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&C polices, protocols or advice.
- Ensure they work in accordance with local procedures and report any issues which they consider to be a risk to the health and safety of themselves and/or others.
- Act in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours
- Where applicable to participate in and provide data on the efficacy of treatment and specialties
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- experience of moving and handling
- full uk driving license required
- to be able to work flexibility and experience of operating machinery
Desirable
- electric tug training
- Risk awareness
Values
Essential
- A commitment to quality and safety. A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues. A listening, learning and leading approach. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes. Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns.
Behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model. Must be willing to take personal responsibility. Must have the courage to speak up. Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- experience of moving and handling
- full uk driving license required
- to be able to work flexibility and experience of operating machinery
Desirable
- electric tug training
- Risk awareness
Values
Essential
- A commitment to quality and safety. A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues. A listening, learning and leading approach. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes. Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns.
Behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model. Must be willing to take personal responsibility. Must have the courage to speak up. Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
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).
