Job summary
This is an exciting new post working in the Cardiff & Value UHB waste Team.
The primary function of the role is to support the achievement of organisational objectives and key Welsh Government targets in waste and recycling legislation.
The post holderwill be expected to professionally lead waste activities in a way that ensures the establishment and comprehensive development of high-quality service.
We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic individual to work alongside us within the Facilties Team. The applicant should have the essential requirements outlined in the personal specification , with excellent communication and organisational skills, ability to work with minimum supervision and the ability to prioritise their own workload.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that the UHB's waste services are delivered in an efficient, effective and safe manner with due regard to relevant statutory legislation, Health & Safety requirements and UHB policies and procedures.
To lead waste activities in a way that ensures the establishment and comprehensive development of high-quality services within the available resources.
Take direct responsibility for the provision of health and safety advice on waste issues on behalf of the UHB.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 its 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.
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
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 its 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.
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
- Degree or equivalent level of experience in the specialist areas of waste or facilities
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification and experience.
Desirable
- NEBOSH General Certificate.
- Chartered membership of a recognised professional institution
Experience
Essential
- Development and implementation of Waste strategies/policies within a complex organisation.
- Responsibility for the development, implementation and management of diverse and intricate Waste projects
Desirable
- Experience of liaising with multidisciplinary staff in a large organisation.
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
- The ability to conceive and develop innovative ideas into practical working solutions
Desirable
- Effective stakeholder management
- Negotiating with staff, construction professionals, contractor and suppliers to achieve desirable or planned outcomes
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
- Ability to work well under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to communicate highly complex information in a hostile environment, of a sensitive or contentious nature
- Ability to persuade and encourage others
Other
Essential
- Self confident and emotionally resilient
Desirable
- Commitment towards career development and progression
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level of experience in the specialist areas of waste or facilities
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification and experience.
Desirable
- NEBOSH General Certificate.
- Chartered membership of a recognised professional institution
Experience
Essential
- Development and implementation of Waste strategies/policies within a complex organisation.
- Responsibility for the development, implementation and management of diverse and intricate Waste projects
Desirable
- Experience of liaising with multidisciplinary staff in a large organisation.
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
- The ability to conceive and develop innovative ideas into practical working solutions
Desirable
- Effective stakeholder management
- Negotiating with staff, construction professionals, contractor and suppliers to achieve desirable or planned outcomes
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
- Ability to work well under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to communicate highly complex information in a hostile environment, of a sensitive or contentious nature
- Ability to persuade and encourage others
Other
Essential
- Self confident and emotionally resilient
Desirable
- Commitment towards career development and progression
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).
