About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The RUH Facilities team ; we are seeking an 'Environment Porter to help manage the removal of all our waste streams on site, encourage waste segregation, repurposing and recycling from our users - helping us move towards a sustainable future.
The role involves working as part of a dedicated and committed team collecting our many varied waste streams from our busy departments and wards helping ensure the provision of a positive environment for our patients.
Good communications are essential as you will work as part of a team in departments across the Trust., and the possession of a C1 category on your driving license will prove advantageous as part of the role will involve driving around the site in a 7.50 ton vehicle.
The job is varied and interesting, you will be able to work using your own initiative and collaborate as part of a whole team contributing to its success as a service .
If you are enthusiastic about our environment, outgoing and like to work inside and outside- and want to be part of a fast paced and developing service - we'd like to hear from you. So pick up the phone and contact The Operations Manager on 01225 826308 Monday to Friday or email [email protected]
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
To work as part of a team of Waste Porters collecting Clinical, Non-clinical, Hazardous, Non-hazardous, furniture and used laundry from wards and departments in preparation for collection by waste and laundry contractors
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Physical Effort
? Duties will include the handling and movement of linen, waste and other items, internally through the hospital corridors and externally around the hospital grounds. ? Safe movement in all areas is of paramount importance.? Duties may involve long periods of pulling and pushing of extremely heavy goods. ? Duties will include long periods of walking at a brisk pace.? You will need to be physically fit, as you will be required to walk and push trolleys and cages for long periods over long distances.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.
We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!
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Job description Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
To work as part of a team of Waste Porters collecting Clinical, Non-clinical, Hazardous, Non-hazardous, furniture and used laundry from wards and departments in preparation for collection by waste and laundry contractors
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Physical Effort
Duties will include the handling and movement of linen, waste and other items, internally through the hospital corridors and externally around the hospital grounds. Safe movement in all areas is of paramount importance. Duties may involve long periods of pulling and pushing of extremely heavy goods. Duties will include long periods of walking at a brisk pace. You will need to be physically fit, as you will be required to walk and push trolleys and cages for long periods over long distances.
Mental Effort
You will at times be working under very stressful and busy conditions that require patience, tact, thought and continuous re-evaluation.
Working Conditions
You will be expected to work as part of a skilled, efficient and effective team that provide a caring and professional service to the trust. You will wear the appropriate uniform including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). You will be expected to work without supervision and be expected to co-ordinate with other porters and clinical staff to plan work patterns in an effective manner You will be required to work outside at times and go outside to other departments in all weather conditions. You will act in a courteous manner to all staff, visitors and patients. Duties will include the working of allocated shift pattern and may include unsocial hours, weekends and bank holidays. A flexible approach to working hours and duties may be required.
Person Specification
Technical Skills Essential
c1
Desirable
Possesses Clean driving licence and willing to take additional training and tests for C1
Experience Essential
Has worked in a busy environment in a team to strict time constraints
Desirable
Has worked in waste and recycling and the NHS with the addition of above
Behaviours Essential
Possesses behaviours in line with Trust Values and expected behavviour
Desirable
Strong values in line with Trust values and behaviors with a focus on working together
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.
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Employer details Employer name Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal United Hospitals Bath
Coombe Park
BATH
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)