About this role
Job summary
We are currently looking for 1 substantive Waste Porter within a 5-week rolling shift pattern, working 14:00-22:00 shifts. The service operates 7 days per week so weekend and Bank Holiday working is required.
This is a physically demanding role. As a valued member of the Waste and Linen team you will collect bagged clinical and domestic waste, bagged soiled linen and recyclable waste including cardboard and metal items by hand and using a variety of methods including electric tugs, Trust vehicles and hand trolleys.
The role involves making sure all waste and linen is collected in a timely manner, which also may involve patient contact at times. You will work in a team of between 2-20 people daily.
** PLEASE NOTE: When sufficient applications have been received this post will be closed.**
Main duties of the job
Collection of bagged clinical and domestic waste Collection of bagged contaminated/ soiled linen Collection of items for recycling; these currently include cardboard/paper, plastics, batteries, ink/toner cartridges, furniture and metals To operate various machinery, including Trust vehicles (both on and off site), electric tugs/movers, bin washing machine, waste compactor, cardboard baler and bin tippers To assist in the loading/unloading of clinical waste bins to external contractors vehicles Accept delivery of and store sharps containers in accordance with departmental guidelines Complete and maintain the administration paperwork required to record movements and transfers of clinical and other waste streams To drive to other sites to collect items as required To undergo all mandatory and departmental training as directed by the Waste and Linen Services Manager Will on occasions be asked to work alongside the main day Portering team when necessary
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training and Professional Development Essential
General standard of education with good literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
Basic computer skills WAMITAB or other waste qualifications
Experience Essential
Experience of working as part of a team Experience of working within a large organisation
Desirable
Previous experience in a waste and/or healthcare environment
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential
Good team player Ability to record information accurately Ability to carry out lifting and handling tasks within HSE guidelines Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
Knowledge of waste collections / recycling
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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lyn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)