Waste Operative
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
The closing date is 07 May 2025
Job summary
The post is 37.5 hours per week over a 12 hour rota, seven days a week, including week ends, late shift unsocial hours and public holidays
Key requirements:
The post holder will need to be physically fit, have good communication skills to be able to converse with patients, visitors and staff, have basic computer skills to undertake e-learning, have competent numeracy and literary skills to follow written instructions. They will need to be flexible in the hours they can work.
The successful applicant will be able to undertake manual handling tasks, be able to work on their own and within a team. You should be self-motivated, flexible and helpful and have experience of dealing with people face to face and telephone.
Main duties of the job
About the role:
The Portering department provide a range of services to the Trust including:
Patient movement
Supplies, pharmacy deliveries
Furniture and equipment delivery and transfer
Post Services
Medical Gases
Collection and segregation of waste.
Waste operatives can be required to carry out all of the duties above, but will work predominantly in the collection and segregation of waste throughout the hospital site. Waste operatives can be required to work on their own or as part of a team depending on the area they are allocated to.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.
Date posted
23 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,779 a year Pro rata for part time 37.5 hours per week
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
M9155-Z-EA-0425-26-2
Job locations
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Employer details
Employer name
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Employer's website
https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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