Waste Operative

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

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Job summary

Hours per week

Working over 7 days per week between hours 6am - 8pm

Key requirements:

The post holder will need to be physically fit, have good communication skills to be able to converse with patients, visitors and staff, have basic computer skills to undertake e-learning, have competent numeracy and literary skills to follow written instructions. They will need to be flexible in the hours they can work.

The successful applicant will be able to undertake manual handling tasks, be able to work on their own and within a team. You should be self-motivated, flexible and helpful and have experience of dealing with people face to face and telephone.

Main duties of the job

About the role:

The Portering department provide a range of services to the Trust including:

patient movement,

supplies, pharmacy deliveries,

furniture and equipment delivery and transfer,

Post Services

Medical Gases

collection and segregation of waste.

Waste operatives can be required to carry out all of the duties above, but will work predominantly in the collection and segregation of waste throughout the hospital site. Waste operatives can be required to work on their own or as part of a team depending on the area they are allocated to.

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion - our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,881 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-1123-06-2

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a waste collection and segregation service to all wards and departments of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, covering household recycle and clinical waste.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a waste collection and segregation service to all wards and departments of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, covering household recycle and clinical waste.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

Experience of working in a hospital environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors

Desirable

Flexible approach to tasks and hours of work, including weekends, shift patterns and public holidays
Basic IT Skills

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Numeracy and Literacy education
UK Driving license

Desirable

Literacy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C)
Numeracy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C)

Physical Skills

Essential

Requirement for walking, lifting and bending throughout each day
Physically fit to lift and move waste, in large waste bins in accordance with manual handling training

Desirable

Able to undertake varied manual tasks

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

Experience of working in a hospital environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors

Desirable

Flexible approach to tasks and hours of work, including weekends, shift patterns and public holidays
Basic IT Skills

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Numeracy and Literacy education
UK Driving license

Desirable

Literacy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C)
Numeracy Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C)

Physical Skills

Essential

Requirement for walking, lifting and bending throughout each day
Physically fit to lift and move waste, in large waste bins in accordance with manual handling training

Desirable

Able to undertake varied manual tasks

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.