About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated Environmental Waste Manager to ensure compliance of waste services and functions across NHS Health buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services. The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Waste Responsible Person in line with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 07-01, Safe management of healthcare waste to meet its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners.
As part of the role, the post holder will be required to be flexible and have a wide ranging knowledge of waste, compliance, services and functions. The role will also require the flexible working between multiple sites, based at South Tyneside Hospital. The role is based on 40 hours per week operating between 8-6 Monday to Friday. The role will also require the use of your own vehicle and may require an element of overtime working from time to time when the service needs dictate, for which appropriate payments will be made. Further details to be provided at interview.
All applicants must have a positive, friendly and co-operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service needs of the Trust.The role will require the applicant to use their own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory outcome whilst adapting to the changing demands of the role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide technical advice, guidance and where necessary supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike.
The successful applicant will need to have a detailed knowledge of healthcare waste compliance and should understand the requirements of the various NHS regulatory regimes, including environment and hazardous waste, controlled drugs, infection control, H&S and transport. This includes resolving day-to-day contract issues, annual registration and contract management. Successful applicants will need to ensure Choice and subsequently the Trust, implements and maintains HTM 07.01 compliance and compliance with current legislation and codes of practice and ensures safe management of healthcare waste systems within the organisation and that the waste management policy is annually reviewed.
The role is also to provide leadership, specialist advice and guidance in relation to waste & environmental management and staff across the Trust. You will lead on the implementation of waste target setting, aligning these to the ambitions of the Trusts Green Plan, NHS Clinical Waste Strategy, HTM07-01, the Waste Management Policy and the National NHS Delivering a Net Zero statutory guidance. Completion of a degree in a related field, or working towards degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field supplemented with relevant experience is essential as well as adequate experience in the waste.
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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). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement 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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To provide expert guidance to the Director of CHoICE Facilities Services to ensure comprehensive and effective waste collection and disposal service to The Trust including clinical, commercial/office and other hazardous and non-hazardous wastes (i.e. dental, industrial etc.) and the management of contracts relating to this service. This includes resolving day-to-day contract issues, annual registration and contract management. To ensure the Trust, implements and maintains HTM 07.01 compliance and compliance with current legislation and codes of practice and ensures safe management of healthcare waste systems within the organisation and that the waste management policy is annually reviewed. The role is to provide leadership, specialist advice and guidance in relation to waste & environmental management and staff across the Trust. You will lead on the implementation of waste target setting, aligning these to the ambitions of the Trusts Green Plan, NHS Clinical Waste Strategy, HTM07-01, the Waste Management Policy and the National NHS Delivering a Net Zero statutory guidance.
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Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Ability to work to deadlines and predefined targets whilst using own initiative where necessary Manage and prioritise multiple tasks/projects simultaneously whilst balancing conflicting demands. Good IT skills Good communication skills with the ability to use appropriate techniques to a range of differing audiences Flexible in and out of working hours to meet the service needs Effective financial and operational contract management of multiple services and budgets. Decision maker. Creative and analytical ability to interrogate, interpret and develop often complex facts and /or information. Negotiation, facilitation, leadership and coaching skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to receive and provide sensitive, contentious and complex information to a wide range of audiences Ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate to overcome sometimes significant and hostile barriers to success. Ability to write intelligible documents (reports, specifications, etc.) and present highly complex or sensitive information effectively to large groups of people. Effective organisational, planning & leadership skills
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field OR working towards degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field supplemented with relevant experience OR able to demonstrate equivalent experience, knowledge and training Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
Desirable
Membership of a professional body Management Qualification/Training
Experience Essential
Management experience at a senior level within a large multidisciplinary service organisation. Experience of managing and developing staff, direct or indirect. Experience of developing, implementing and interrogating detailed and highly complex information. Evidence of improving service delivery and customer care. Experience of effectively developing policies, practices and procedures. Experience of effectively applying specialist legislation, regulation, policies, practices & procedures. Evidence of successfully delivering value for money initiatives. Evidence and experience of delivering training on waste to a wide ranging audience from board level management briefings to staff level tool-box talks. Significant experience of waste management in a large organisation Experience of site-wide, multi-department, waste auditing, including policy compliance and compositional analysis Knowledge of NHS waste guidance (HTM 07-01), UK waste legislation (both hazardous and non-hazardous) and NHS policies and procedures (i.e. Infection Prevention & Control and Health & Safety) Specialist and up to date knowledge of own area of expertise, including associated legislation and regulation, including Environmental Protection Act, Health and Safety at Work Regulations Knowledge of staff appraisal processes
Desirable
Experience of undertaking a similar role within an NHS environment Experience of contract and project management. Experience of working alongside external bodies such as other NHS Trusts, NHS Purchasing Agencies , The Environment Agency and other similar national forums and agencies Experience of managing specialist services. Experience of effectively managing resources/assets and meeting financial targets for multi stranded services. Knowledge of Total Quality & Performance Management
Physical Skills Essential
Undertake moderate moving and handling activities with the ability Requirement for physical dexterity, hand and eye coordination Perform testing and asset condition surveys using a range of technical and non-technical devices and instruments to sit at workstations for a prolonged period of time then adapt to undertake site surveys or respond to emergency situations Will be required to travel, work and manage at all of CFS managed sites
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.
Employer details Employer name City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Address South Tyneside District Hospital
Harton Lane
South Shields
NE34 0PL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)