City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Environmental Waste Officer

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly, professional and very busy waste management delivery service team based at South Tyneside District Hospital, South Shields.

Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and be educated to ILM level 3 or similar

The role includes;

To support the waste management team to achieve legal compliance with all waste, environmental and sustainability matters at a level appropriate to role.

Supporting the Environmental Waste & Porter Manager and be responsible for assisting with the management of the day to day operational aspects of the waste porters role, ensuring the effective delivery of a seamless and customer focused waste management service.

Ensuring all staff adhere to waste management Trust policies, procedures, Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) and Risk Assessments (RA)

Ensuring that the waste porters attend their Statutory & Mandatory training and carry out their appraisals, sickness management and general administrative duties

Support in the development and review of departmental SOPs, RAs, Competencies etc. as detailed in the accompanying Job Description

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the role include:

The role involves dealing with the day to day supervision, guidance and support of the waste porter team in all areas of waste management

Provide comprehensive support and guidance to all staff in relation to all Waste, Environmental & Sustainability matters

Core hours of work are between 08:30 to 17:00hrs Monday to Friday, although occasional weekend and early starts / later finishes may be required in extreme circumstances

This is a busy and critical team and we are seeking someone who has the ability to use their own initiative, work independently or as a team player whilst demonstrating a calm and professional disposition.

Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and have a good knowledge of using a computer and associated software (Microsoft Office suite)

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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.

Date posted

17 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,828 to £29,434 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-1123-01

Job locations

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide comprehensive support to the Associate Director of Estates, Facilities and Clinical Engineering and Environmental Waste and Porter Manager in all Waste, Environmental & Sustainability matters
To manage the waste porter team, their workload, activities and performance on a day to day basis, to ensure that a high standard customer focused waste management service is delivered

SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide comprehensive support to the Associate Director of Estates, Facilities and Clinical Engineering and Environmental Waste and Porter Manager in all Waste, Environmental & Sustainability matters
To manage the waste porter team, their workload, activities and performance on a day to day basis, to ensure that a high standard customer focused waste management service is delivered

SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Regular local travel for meetings and waste audits
Occasional travel nationally for meetings and duty of care/ pre-acceptance audits
Occasional Moving and Handling tasks

Qualifications

Essential

ILM level 3 in leadership or equivalent
Clean, current driving licence

Desirable

IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management or similar, or
WAMITAB - Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management or similar, or
Level 3 Diploma for waste supervisor or similar

Experience

Essential

Ability to manage staff incl. their workload, activities and performance on a day to day basis, to ensure that a high standard customer focused waste collection service is delivered
Ability to develop and provide monthly reports to ensure the Environmental Waste and Porter Manager is informed of all system failures or non-compliance issues

Desirable

Previous experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good listening and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all grades of staff within the Trust
High level of interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and others e.g. clinical and non-clinical waste contractors and enforcing agencies
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of IT systems and using software systems
Demonstrate the ability to use various internal / external databases and spread sheets to produce and maintain records as appropriate, collate information received and generate statistics for analytical purposes e.g. budget manipulation, invoice discrepancies, stock control

Desirable

An understanding of National and Local Waste and Sustainability standards, policies and procedures necessary for the Trust to fulfil its obligations under HTM07-01 and other waste and environment legislation and guidance
Knowledge of audits and the production of action plans identifying areas for improvements

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Regular local travel for meetings and waste audits
Occasional travel nationally for meetings and duty of care/ pre-acceptance audits
Occasional Moving and Handling tasks

Qualifications

Essential

ILM level 3 in leadership or equivalent
Clean, current driving licence

Desirable

IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management or similar, or
WAMITAB - Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management or similar, or
Level 3 Diploma for waste supervisor or similar

Experience

Essential

Ability to manage staff incl. their workload, activities and performance on a day to day basis, to ensure that a high standard customer focused waste collection service is delivered
Ability to develop and provide monthly reports to ensure the Environmental Waste and Porter Manager is informed of all system failures or non-compliance issues

Desirable

Previous experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good listening and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all grades of staff within the Trust
High level of interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and others e.g. clinical and non-clinical waste contractors and enforcing agencies
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of IT systems and using software systems
Demonstrate the ability to use various internal / external databases and spread sheets to produce and maintain records as appropriate, collate information received and generate statistics for analytical purposes e.g. budget manipulation, invoice discrepancies, stock control

Desirable

An understanding of National and Local Waste and Sustainability standards, policies and procedures necessary for the Trust to fulfil its obligations under HTM07-01 and other waste and environment legislation and guidance
Knowledge of audits and the production of action plans identifying areas for improvements

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)