We have an exciting opportunity to work within the Estates and Facilities Division and as such we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and conscientious individual to work as an Environmental Manager.
The post holder will be responsible for developing, establishing and reviewing procedures, policies and processes, which provide the Health Board with a Waste Management System.
In addition, this post will lead the WHTM Safe Management of Waste.
The post holder will strive to achieve targets for waste management and recycling.
Main duties of the job
1. To develop and establish policies, procedures and processes (Waste Strategy) to ensure that a total waste management system is implemented and maintained.
2. To ensure that the Trust Health Board maintains its Duty of Care in relation to waste management.
3. To provide regular updates at management meetings on waste management identifying progress and reporting actions being taken.
4. To support managers in developing and improving waste management and provide guidance and expertise to ensure local and strategic improvement.
5. To develop systems, which ensure that waste is appropriately segregated, stored and disposed of in accordance with legislation and good practice.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
* Educated to Masters level or possess a demonstrable level of knowledge and expertise.
* Registered with Chartered Institute of Waste and Environment or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
* Good understanding of ISO 14001.
* Understanding of the Healthcare Waste Strategy for Wales.
* Can demonstrate clear understanding of waste/environmental management processes and procedures.
* Clear understanding of how the NHS works.
Desirable
* A training qualification.
* Knowledge of health care terminology.
* Completed Manual Handling training.
* Understanding of All Wales- Consortium for collection of clinical waste.
Experience
Essential
* Waste management experience.
* Experience of teaching/facilitation.
* Experience of developing waste management/recycling strategies.
* Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.
* Evidence of project management skills.
* Experience of audit systems and methods.
Desirable
* Work experience of healthcare.
* Experience of preparing reports for committees.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
* Ability to manage own workload whilst working to deadlines.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to interpret and implement relevant legislation.
* Tact, influencing and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work with a wide range of professionals.
* Ability to cope with multiple tasks and to prioritise workloads efficiently.
* Leadership and management.
* Proven ability to provide practical solutions to operating problems.
* Ability to prepare well-written reports and policies.
* Ability to prioritise and solve problems under own initiative.
* Well-developed IT skills.
* Use of database applications.
Desirable
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
Address
St Cadocs Hospital, Lodge Road, Caerleon, NP18 3XQ.
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