Energy Apprentice

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of a small team of energy and sustainability specialists, responsible for embedding sustainable practices and climate adaptation measures across all areas of the organisation in response to a changing climate. The role will be based at HUTH but may involve group wide exposure supporting both Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust in its NetZero aims.

Main duties of the job

Data collection, analysis and reporting; presenting data in a clear and attractive format, for example monthly energy performance reports

Assist with the creation and implementation of plans and projects to reduce the carbon footprint of the group

Complete internal audits, surveys and checks e.g. energy monitoring

Assist in reviewing policies and practices in light of new / changing regulation, best practice and Trust policy

Assist in the creation and delivery of awareness days, behaviour change campaigns and presentations to staff about best practice

Act as a Sustainability ambassador, proactively engaging with our staff about all sustainability projects and initiatives.

Follow all relevant policies and procedures.

Manage own time effectively.

Maintain confidentiality of information gained in the execution of their duties.

Comply with Health & Safety legislation, and Trust and Departmental H&S Policies and attend mandatory training sessions.

Initial fixed term apprenticeship contract for 18 months.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Accountable for successfully completing the Level 3 Junior Energy Manager apprenticeship and delivering work programmes to evidence progress in support of this.

Communications

Communicate effectively with staff from both Estates Facilities & Development and other areas of the group.

Develop a relationship with Communications team to promote sustainability work.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.