Job summary The post-holder is required to work as part of a small team over a seven-day period to provide a waste service ensuring that our clinical and nonclinical services can operate efficiently and effectively. You will be required to process domestic, clinical, and confidential waste from across the site. This includes collecting and segregating waste into the relevant waste stream. In ad- hoc situations the post holder maybe required to assist the staff in the waste compound processing waste for collection from site. The post holder will be required to work outside in all conditions (PPE is provided). The waste service runs 365 days per year including bank holidays and weekends these are allocated on a shift basis. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the removal of all types of waste from around the hospital site. Ensure safe systems of work, infection prevention and operational procedures are always complied with. Manage own workload when collecting waste from across the site. Ensure the safe operation and condition of premises, plant, and equipment at all times in accordance with health and safety. Ensure the premises and equipment are maintained and kept in a clean and Serviceable condition. Risks to health and safety and environmental/structural hazards are identified and reported to supervisor/manager. Ensure compliance with written documentation for all aspects of waste collections. Attend training as required to meet statutory and service needs within the waste Service. Must be comfortable working in an exposed area in all weather conditions. From time to time, it may be required for the post holder to work in other areas of the Trust, in such instances the post-holder will receive the appropriate training. About us One LSC stands for 'One Lancashire and South Cumbria' because there is one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership. The Trusts that make up One LSC are: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust The core principles of One LSC are: by bringing services more closely together we can deliver the best service possible, eliminate duplication, ensure value for money, work across different organisations to benefit from being able to share common systems and processes. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 435-1LSC-BTH-01.25 Job locations Blackpool Victoria Hospital Blackpool FY3 8NR Job description Job responsibilities INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL: The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control. JOB SUMMARY: The post-holder is required to work as part of a small team over a seven-day period to provide a waste service ensuring that our clinical and nonclinical services can operate efficiently and effectively. You will be required to process domestic, clinical, and confidential waste from across the site. This includes collecting and segregating waste into the relevant waste stream. In ad- hoc situations the post holder maybe required to assist the staff in the waste compound processing waste for collection from site. The post holder will be required to work outside in all conditions (PPE is provided). The waste service runs 365 days per year including bank holidays and weekends these are allocated on a shift basis. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will be responsible for the removal of all types of waste from around the hospital site. Ensure safe systems of work, infection prevention and operational procedures are always complied with. Manage own workload when collecting waste from across the site. Ensure the safe operation and condition of premises, plant, and equipment at all times in accordance with health and safety. Ensure the premises and equipment are maintained and kept in a clean and Serviceable condition. Risks to health and safety and environmental/structural hazards are identified and reported to supervisor/manager. Ensure compliance with written documentation for all aspects of waste collections. Attend training as required to meet statutory and service needs within the waste Service. Must be comfortable working in an exposed area in all weather conditions. From time to time, it may be required for the post holder to work in other areas of the Trust, in such instances the post-holder will receive the appropriate training. Job description Job responsibilities INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL: The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control. JOB SUMMARY: The post-holder is required to work as part of a small team over a seven-day period to provide a waste service ensuring that our clinical and nonclinical services can operate efficiently and effectively. You will be required to process domestic, clinical, and confidential waste from across the site. This includes collecting and segregating waste into the relevant waste stream. In ad- hoc situations the post holder maybe required to assist the staff in the waste compound processing waste for collection from site. The post holder will be required to work outside in all conditions (PPE is provided). The waste service runs 365 days per year including bank holidays and weekends these are allocated on a shift basis. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will be responsible for the removal of all types of waste from around the hospital site. Ensure safe systems of work, infection prevention and operational procedures are always complied with. Manage own workload when collecting waste from across the site. Ensure the safe operation and condition of premises, plant, and equipment at all times in accordance with health and safety. Ensure the premises and equipment are maintained and kept in a clean and Serviceable condition. Risks to health and safety and environmental/structural hazards are identified and reported to supervisor/manager. Ensure compliance with written documentation for all aspects of waste collections. Attend training as required to meet statutory and service needs within the waste Service. Must be comfortable working in an exposed area in all weather conditions. From time to time, it may be required for the post holder to work in other areas of the Trust, in such instances the post-holder will receive the appropriate training. Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Educated to a standard of basic numeracy and literacy. EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Desirable Previous waste portering experience SKILLS AND ABILITY Essential Willingness to use equipment - full training provided. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions. Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative. Clean / Tidy appearance Punctuality / Good attendance record Reliability Flexible in working days/hours. Pleasant and courteous manner Desirable Driving License Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Educated to a standard of basic numeracy and literacy. EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Desirable Previous waste portering experience SKILLS AND ABILITY Essential Willingness to use equipment - full training provided. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions. Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative. Clean / Tidy appearance Punctuality / Good attendance record Reliability Flexible in working days/hours. Pleasant and courteous manner Desirable Driving License 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Blackpool Victoria Hospital Blackpool FY3 8NR Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)