Job summary
Be the Trust Professional Topic Lead and Advisor for Waste Management and related services.
Oversee (including supplier), waste management systems and services and work with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure that they provide; or are enabled to provide; continuous Legal, Regulatory or other relevant waste management compliance.
Advise the Trust of any changes to waste, environmental and other relevant legislation, Regulations or best practice, as they relate to Trust waste management services.
Main duties of the job
Develop a positive dialogue and technical working relationships with waste management colleagues from other NHS organisations including NHSE.
Attend, Contribute and Deputise for the DHOF as Chair of the Trust Waste Management Group.Work with service leads and operational managers to understand their services, their waste management and related requirements and any challenges presenting themselves.
Work closely with the Head of Sustainability to ensure waste management services support the Trust's sustainability goals and ambitions.
Work closely with the SFM Service Improvement Manager and other stakeholders to develop the use of technology and software solutions and the collection of performance data for waste management and related services.
Develop professional working relationships with waste management and other relevant vendors.
Attend relevant meetings, seminars and presentations etc. within the NHS and/or external service providers and expand your network with professional colleagues, bodies, providers and advisors.
Ensure reports/findings are prepared, collated and presented relevant to their audience and these are effectively communicated using various mediums.
Organise and/or attend meetings/workshops etc., deliver briefings and provide training sessions to raise awareness, educate and gather support for waste management and related services.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as the Trust Topic Lead and expert on all matters relating to waste management and related activities.
Ensure that the trust Waste management Policy is implemented across trust sites.In consultation with relevant stakeholders, be responsible for updating the Trust Waste Management and related Policies and documents and ensure that a valid, in-date policy is continuously in effect.
In consultation with relevant stakeholders (including the DGSA), be responsible for updating the Trust Movement of Dangerous Goods Policy and related documents and ensure that a valid, in-date policy is continuously in effect.
Comply with all relevant SFT Policies and Procedures and ensure any personal work activity supports these Policies and Procedures.
Work with the DHOF/Head of Facilities to develop, amend or revise Policy or other documents.
In consultation with internal stakeholders, create or have created by others, relevant and meaningful Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that reflects compliance with relevant legislation, regulations or agreed best practice.
Working with other stakeholders, undertake reviews of waste management and related services including (but not exhaustively) the use of labour resources, plant, equipment, materials, finances, software, communications, supervision or management. Report (or jointly report) on findings and propose cost improvements and/or solutions to any issues identified.
Ensure that all waste is stored in appropriate containers and/or compounds and these are periodically inspected for compliance with statutory requirements and any corrective actions are taken promptly.
Ensure clear and adequate waste streams exist for the correct disposal of all SFT generated waste and that clear and updated SOPs exist for the same.
Work with the SFT Catering teams (and others) to formulate systems to measure, control and report food miles and minimise food wastage in compliance with the NHS National Food & Drink Plan.
Actively review and propose changes to own working practices and procedures in use by others.
Develop business cases (with costs) and reports to justify, request and secure investment in new software, systems, equipment or services, presenting the same to senior colleagues as requested.
Ensure that waste management and related services are adequately considered and represented in relevant Trust and EFM policy documents.
Assist in the development of KPIs and use KPIs to measure service, system, contractor, supplier and vendor performance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as the Trust Topic Lead and expert on all matters relating to waste management and related activities.
Ensure that the trust Waste management Policy is implemented across trust sites.In consultation with relevant stakeholders, be responsible for updating the Trust Waste Management and related Policies and documents and ensure that a valid, in-date policy is continuously in effect.
In consultation with relevant stakeholders (including the DGSA), be responsible for updating the Trust Movement of Dangerous Goods Policy and related documents and ensure that a valid, in-date policy is continuously in effect.
Comply with all relevant SFT Policies and Procedures and ensure any personal work activity supports these Policies and Procedures.
Work with the DHOF/Head of Facilities to develop, amend or revise Policy or other documents.
In consultation with internal stakeholders, create or have created by others, relevant and meaningful Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that reflects compliance with relevant legislation, regulations or agreed best practice.
Working with other stakeholders, undertake reviews of waste management and related services including (but not exhaustively) the use of labour resources, plant, equipment, materials, finances, software, communications, supervision or management. Report (or jointly report) on findings and propose cost improvements and/or solutions to any issues identified.
Ensure that all waste is stored in appropriate containers and/or compounds and these are periodically inspected for compliance with statutory requirements and any corrective actions are taken promptly.
Ensure clear and adequate waste streams exist for the correct disposal of all SFT generated waste and that clear and updated SOPs exist for the same.
Work with the SFT Catering teams (and others) to formulate systems to measure, control and report food miles and minimise food wastage in compliance with the NHS National Food & Drink Plan.
Actively review and propose changes to own working practices and procedures in use by others.
Develop business cases (with costs) and reports to justify, request and secure investment in new software, systems, equipment or services, presenting the same to senior colleagues as requested.
Ensure that waste management and related services are adequately considered and represented in relevant Trust and EFM policy documents.
Assist in the development of KPIs and use KPIs to measure service, system, contractor, supplier and vendor performance.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Educated to Degree level; or equivalent qualification; in a relevant topic (Waste Management, Environmental Management etc.) or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study and/or employment experience.
- Detailed understanding of Healthcare Waste Management Legislation, Regulations, requirements, processes and challenges.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, able to build relationships, networks and influence others.
- Able to analyse complex information from multiple sources to enable decision making.
- Ability to manage own workload and time, in response to changing demands.
- Able to travel to wards/departments and between SFT sites.
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills.
- Able to analyse complex information from multiple sources to enable decision making.
Desirable
- Formal project management qualification e.g. PRINCE 2 (practitioner level).
- Member of a relevant professional body (IEM.A, IHEEM, EMA, CIBSE, CIWM).
- Completion of Leadership development training and management qualification. PGDipM or equivalent;
- Worked in a large complex organisation such as NHS hospital environment or equivalent.
- Has been involved in service and/or product procurement, monitoring and management.
- Has been involved in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans, together with skill mix reviews.
- Has authored strategy, policy, process and technical documents and authorised the same for others.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Educated to Degree level; or equivalent qualification; in a relevant topic (Waste Management, Environmental Management etc.) or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study and/or employment experience.
- Detailed understanding of Healthcare Waste Management Legislation, Regulations, requirements, processes and challenges.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, able to build relationships, networks and influence others.
- Able to analyse complex information from multiple sources to enable decision making.
- Ability to manage own workload and time, in response to changing demands.
- Able to travel to wards/departments and between SFT sites.
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills.
- Able to analyse complex information from multiple sources to enable decision making.
Desirable
- Formal project management qualification e.g. PRINCE 2 (practitioner level).
- Member of a relevant professional body (IEM.A, IHEEM, EMA, CIBSE, CIWM).
- Completion of Leadership development training and management qualification. PGDipM or equivalent;
- Worked in a large complex organisation such as NHS hospital environment or equivalent.
- Has been involved in service and/or product procurement, monitoring and management.
- Has been involved in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of strategic plans, together with skill mix reviews.
- Has authored strategy, policy, process and technical documents and authorised the same for others.
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.
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.
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).
