Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Worker - Yard Operative

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Job summary

We are seeking a keen, reliable individual who is keen to join the DCH Waste Team on a Flexible Working Agreement, Working within the Estates & Facilities Department, you will be part of the team which plays a vital role in ensuring the Trust's Waste is appropriately segregated, stored and consigned. This is a hands on role which require efficiency, good communication skills and the ability to work to high standards required within the trust.

Main duties of the job

To keep the Waste Compound and Service Yard at Dorset County Hospital clean and tidy.
To be responsible for advising the Waste Coordinator when containers/skips require collections or exchanges.
To be responsible for monitoring the condition of the 770l clinical waste bins after an exchange and reporting any faults or issues to the Waste Coordinator.
Ensure all clinical waste 770l bins are consigned and tagged appropriately using the bio track tagging system.
Receive waste into compound from authorised persons and segregate correctly for disposal. Some of this will be hazardous waste and should be bagged correctly.

The successful candidate may be required to work without supervision at times, therefore, they must ensure effective and efficient is always provided within agreed standards and legislation, to promote a positive and professional image.

This role which requires excellent, communication, and organisational skills as well as the ability to prioritise your workload. In addition, a positive and proactive attitude is essential.

About us

Dorset County Hospital recognises that the engagement and commitment of skilled and enthusiastic staff is absolutely essential to the achievement of their group strategy and the long term success.

If you're seeking a new challenge in a dynamic environment this could be the role for you.

At Dorset County Hospital we are proud of our team and our values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence and want our team members to truly embody these.

Date posted

20 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

405-24-F314BANK

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English GCSE grades 9-4, A* - C or equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

General Knowledge of waste and recycling segregation

Desirable

Previous experience in a waste management capacity
Experience of working in a hospital environment in recent years

Skills

Essential

Evidence of ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team
Evidence of ability to work within specified standards and timescales
Evidence of ability to remain calm under pressure
Friendly, reliable, responsive with ability to meet client user, and staff expectations.

Desirable

An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained.
Evidence of ability to communicate with all levels of staff effectively and confidently
A passion for Sustainability and Waste minimisation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English GCSE grades 9-4, A* - C or equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

General Knowledge of waste and recycling segregation

Desirable

Previous experience in a waste management capacity
Experience of working in a hospital environment in recent years

Skills

Essential

Evidence of ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team
Evidence of ability to work within specified standards and timescales
Evidence of ability to remain calm under pressure
Friendly, reliable, responsive with ability to meet client user, and staff expectations.

Desirable

An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained.
Evidence of ability to communicate with all levels of staff effectively and confidently
A passion for Sustainability and Waste minimisation

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)