Job summary
Ensuring that the development and implementation of Waste management policies, procedures and systems are fully integrated with the UHB's policies, processes and values.
Ensuring the UHB is compliant with its statutory waste requirements and with national and local targets.
Lead in reviewing all waste services by benchmarking or other appropriate means to ensure the most efficient method of provision is implemented for all operational services.
Providing professional leadership and ensuring effective staff development across all disciplines.
Main duties of the job
To lead on the waste Strategy and assist on the wider Facilities Management Strategy which supports the delivery of the Capital, Estates and Facilities Service Board operational objectives and supports the overall Clinical strategies and operational objectives of the UHB.
To lead on the Waste Management Strategy which supports the delivery of the Capital, Estates and Facilities Service Board operational objectives and supports the overall Clinical strategies and operational objectives of the UHB.
To develop, implement and maintain effective quality and safety plans to ensure that the Service Board provides high quality safe services designed to meet the needs of all patients.
To deliver effective financial management and reporting plans which ensures that all resources and transactions are conducted with probity and in accordance with approved policy.
As a senior manager contribute to the development of the strategic direction of the Service Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Our Values: 'CARING FOR PEOPLE; KEEPING PEOPLE WELL'
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has an important job to do. What we do matters because it's our job to care for people and keep them well. We all want to do this to the best of our abilities - but we know that good intentions are not always enough.
At Cardiff and Vale University Health Board our values and example behaviors are:
We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
Treat people as you would like to be treated and always with compassion
We trust and respect one another
Look for feedback from others on how you are doing and strive for better ways of doing things
We take personal responsibility
Be enthusiastic and take responsibility for what you do.
We treat people with kindness
Thank people, celebrate success and when things go wrong ask 'what can I learn'?
We act with integrity
Never let structures get in the way of doing the right thing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification to Masters level or equivalent experience. ?Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- IHM membership or equivalent managerial professional body ?Prince Project Management
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of strategic management planning and achievements in complex management situations ?Responsibility for performance management and meeting challenging targets
- Experience of managing Operational Services in a large organisation
Desirable
- oEffective internal and external stakeholder management
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas: ?Managing Change within a service ? Highly Competent in the use of information Management and the Microsoft Office suit of programmes tools and techniques. ?Analytical / audit skills and experience of its use in option appraisal/ service planning ?Problem solving skills, utilising complex information to identify solutions
Desirable
- oEffective stakeholder management
Personal qualities
Essential
- Leadership and influencing skills ?Motivational and organisational skills ?Managing conflict within service priorities and staff ?Ability to develop and maintain effective multidisciplinary working relationships, particularly during change
Desirable
- Ability to communicate highly complex information in a hostile environment, of a sensitive or contentious nature
Other
Essential
- Self confident and emotionally resilient
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification to Masters level or equivalent experience. ?Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- IHM membership or equivalent managerial professional body ?Prince Project Management
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of strategic management planning and achievements in complex management situations ?Responsibility for performance management and meeting challenging targets
- Experience of managing Operational Services in a large organisation
Desirable
- oEffective internal and external stakeholder management
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Specialist Knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas: ?Managing Change within a service ? Highly Competent in the use of information Management and the Microsoft Office suit of programmes tools and techniques. ?Analytical / audit skills and experience of its use in option appraisal/ service planning ?Problem solving skills, utilising complex information to identify solutions
Desirable
- oEffective stakeholder management
Personal qualities
Essential
- Leadership and influencing skills ?Motivational and organisational skills ?Managing conflict within service priorities and staff ?Ability to develop and maintain effective multidisciplinary working relationships, particularly during change
Desirable
- Ability to communicate highly complex information in a hostile environment, of a sensitive or contentious nature
Other
Essential
- Self confident and emotionally resilient
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).
