Waste Porter

Job summary

We are currently looking for Waste Porters within a 2-week rolling shift pattern, working 14.00-22.00 shifts. The service operates 7 days per week so weekend and Bank Holiday working is required.

This is a physically demanding role. As a valued member of the Waste and Linen team you will collect bagged clinical and domestic waste, bagged soiled linen and recyclable waste including cardboard and metal items by hand and using a variety of methods including electric tugs, Trust vehicles and hand trolleys.

The role involves making sure all waste and linen is collected in a timely manner, which also may involve patient contact at times. You will work in a team of between 2-20 people daily.

When sufficient applications have been received this post will be closed.

Main duties of the job

1. Collection of bagged clinical and domestic waste
2. Collection of bagged contaminated/ soiled linen
3. Collection of items for recycling; these currently include cardboard/paper, plastics, batteries, ink/toner cartridges, furniture and metals
4. To operate various machinery, including Trust vehicles (both on and off site), electric tugs/movers, bin washing machine, waste compactor, cardboard baler and bin tippers
5. To assist in the loading/unloading of clinical waste bins to external contractors vehicles
6. Accept delivery of and store sharps containers in accordance with departmental guidelines
7. Complete and maintain the administration paperwork required to record movements and transfers of clinical and other waste streams
8. To drive to other sites to collect items as required
9. To undergo all mandatory and departmental training as directed by the Waste and Linen Services Manager
10. Will on occasions be asked to work alongside the main day Portering team when necessary

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lyn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lyn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

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

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