Job summary The recruitment team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly waste management team and be part of our expanding service. UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. The development of our staff is central to the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression. Main duties of the job Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa or pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 188-THQ2241024 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 5YA Job description Job responsibilities Main Responsibilities To provide an efficient, reliable and high-quality Waste Management Service to UHS. Waste Management Services collects, segregates, stores and removes both clinical and domestic waste from the site. General duties include: To ensure all waste types IE Orange bagged Yellow bagged Tiger Striped Clinical waste, Black bagged Domestic Waste and Soiled Linen are collected from each sluice room or holding room from each level on each work round as per the schedule that each Operative is assigned. To follow the waste policies to ensure that the Waste groups should never be mixed IE Orange/Yellow/Tiger Bagged Clinical, Black Bagged Domestic, Soiled Linen, Confidential or Recycled Products. To adhere to the Trust Waste Policy by ensuring that all waste is disposed of in the appropriate containers, Orange/Yellow/Tiger Bagged in Yellow Wheelie Bins or 770ltr Yellow Bins, Black Bagged Domestic Waste in Green Wheelie Bins or Silver Black Lidded Bins, and Soiled Linen Should be collected in Linen cages provided. To follow the Departmental security procedures by ensuring Clinical Waste Bin Must be kept locked with keys provided at all times. To carry out site Presentation Duties on a daily basis this will be achieved by operatives being issued with Job information tickets by the supervisor or manager to collect waste from trust areas. To ensure all Clinical and Domestic Waste Bins in all sluice rooms, Holding rooms and designated areas are cleaned on a monthly basis. All staff will assist with the department in meetings its Duty Of Care in maintaining a clean and tidy, safe working disposal service. Please refer to the job description for a detailed list of duties, any queries please do not hesitate to contact us Job description Job responsibilities Main Responsibilities To provide an efficient, reliable and high-quality Waste Management Service to UHS. Waste Management Services collects, segregates, stores and removes both clinical and domestic waste from the site. General duties include: To ensure all waste types IE Orange bagged Yellow bagged Tiger Striped Clinical waste, Black bagged Domestic Waste and Soiled Linen are collected from each sluice room or holding room from each level on each work round as per the schedule that each Operative is assigned. To follow the waste policies to ensure that the Waste groups should never be mixed IE Orange/Yellow/Tiger Bagged Clinical, Black Bagged Domestic, Soiled Linen, Confidential or Recycled Products. To adhere to the Trust Waste Policy by ensuring that all waste is disposed of in the appropriate containers, Orange/Yellow/Tiger Bagged in Yellow Wheelie Bins or 770ltr Yellow Bins, Black Bagged Domestic Waste in Green Wheelie Bins or Silver Black Lidded Bins, and Soiled Linen Should be collected in Linen cages provided. To follow the Departmental security procedures by ensuring Clinical Waste Bin Must be kept locked with keys provided at all times. To carry out site Presentation Duties on a daily basis this will be achieved by operatives being issued with Job information tickets by the supervisor or manager to collect waste from trust areas. To ensure all Clinical and Domestic Waste Bins in all sluice rooms, Holding rooms and designated areas are cleaned on a monthly basis. All staff will assist with the department in meetings its Duty Of Care in maintaining a clean and tidy, safe working disposal service. Please refer to the job description for a detailed list of duties, any queries please do not hesitate to contact us Person Specification Qualifications / training required Essential Basic literacy and numeracy skills including clear verbal communication skills Desirable Moving & Handling Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential Working in a team environment Desirable Has previous experience of use of Bailers/Compactors or specialized waste equipment Has previous experience of use of Bailers/Compactors or specialized waste equipment Values/Behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Person Specification Qualifications / training required Essential Basic literacy and numeracy skills including clear verbal communication skills Desirable Moving & Handling Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential Working in a team environment Desirable Has previous experience of use of Bailers/Compactors or specialized waste equipment Has previous experience of use of Bailers/Compactors or specialized waste equipment Values/Behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving 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. 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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 5YA Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)