Job summary
** Please note this advert may be closed earlier than the advertised closing date **
** Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. **
A Clinical Waste Operative will support the Trust to provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our patients, staff and visitors.
Working to the National Standards of Cleanliness and Trust policy and procedures this role will involve general cleaning in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
If you are considering a career in the NHS or looking for a change, if you are highly motivated, have a can-do attitude and enjoy meeting people, then we invite you to apply for the position and join our team.
We have 1 part time position working 15 hrs per week working Saturday & Sunday 06.00am - 14.00pm.
Main duties of the job
You will be highly motivated and be part of a dedicated team working as part of the Operational Waste Team. You will collect both clinical and domestic waste, recyclates and soiled linen from wards and departments.
The post holder will ensure to provide an efficient and fluid service.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
efficiently clear all waste streams in accordance with local policy and
government guidance.
To
ensure waste is segregated correctly in line with HTM 07/01 and disposed of in
the correct manner.
Respond
to calls from the Radio Systems within the Link Desk to ensure tasks
requirements are met.
Understand, apply, or provide support in
emergency procedures including major alerts and fire procedures.
Ensure
common areas are kept clean and tidy.
Understand
of the operation of the department to assist in its smooth running and enable
them to prioritise workload.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
efficiently clear all waste streams in accordance with local policy and
government guidance.
To
ensure waste is segregated correctly in line with HTM 07/01 and disposed of in
the correct manner.
Respond
to calls from the Radio Systems within the Link Desk to ensure tasks
requirements are met.
Understand, apply, or provide support in
emergency procedures including major alerts and fire procedures.
Ensure
common areas are kept clean and tidy.
Understand
of the operation of the department to assist in its smooth running and enable
them to prioritise workload.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Desirable
- Awareness of Health and Safety
- Awareness of Moving and Handling
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health Screening
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service
- Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standard of education in Maths and English
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good Communication Skills and positive contributions to the service needs.
- Recognising Diversity
- Work on own initiative
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well as part of the team across site
- Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a portering environment
- Previous NHS experience
Personal Attributes.
Essential
- Friendly, respectful of colleagues
- Good attendance record
- Enthusiastic/flexible approach to the role
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Desirable
- Awareness of Health and Safety
- Awareness of Moving and Handling
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health Screening
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service
- Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standard of education in Maths and English
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good Communication Skills and positive contributions to the service needs.
- Recognising Diversity
- Work on own initiative
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well as part of the team across site
- Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a portering environment
- Previous NHS experience
Personal Attributes.
Essential
- Friendly, respectful of colleagues
- Good attendance record
- Enthusiastic/flexible approach to the role
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).
