Job overview
To work as part of a team carrying out comprehensive waste audits.
To be responsible for the reporting on the data to the Waste Manager, service users and colleagues both within the Facilities Team and across the organisation.
Providing administration support to the Waste Manager
This role will be 37.5 hours over 5 days.
Main duties of the job
To undertake waste audits across all areas at the Westmorland General Hospital in line with the National Heath Technical Memorandum 07-01 Safe and Sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste
To collect the data from the waste audits and upload into Microsoft excel spreadsheets.
To prepare audit reports, discuss findings including feedback of any issues or concerns identified in the audit with the management team for that area.
Working for our organisation
Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:
* A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
* Cutting-edge facilities and technology
* Opportunities for continuous professional development
* A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
* GCSE English and Math’s at grade c or above/ grade 4 or above or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* NVQ 2 in administration or equivalent
Expierence
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of administration or clerical systems and processes
* Good use of IT systems
* Previous experience of audit
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of Health Technical Memorandum 07-01 Safe and Sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste
* Evidence of clear communication skills written and verbal, with the ability to use tact and diplomacy at all times
* General computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Able to work following instruction and procedures
* Ability to work as part of a team and be a supportive team member
Desirable criteria
* Awareness of NHS structure and current challenges
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
* Clear understanding of confidentiality and discretion
* Excellent customer relation skills
* Flexibility
* Willingness to adopt new working practices as and when necessary
Desirable criteria
* Ability to travel