Employer Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Queen Victoria Hospital Town East Grinstead Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/09/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 6
Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.
In addition to receiving tertiary referrals from across the South East of England, we have a network of ‘spoke’ sites at district general hospitals enabling our consultants to offer their expertise with routine treatments and consultations as close to patients’ homes as is possible. With the recent addition of video led ‘virtual’ consultations we also enable patients who have some distance to travel to avoid the additional stress and worry of a long journey.
Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of many larger organisations with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that really does re-build our patients’ lives.
We also offer attractive benefits such as
* tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
* flexible working arrangements for a work-life balance that suits you and your needs
* a dedicated reward programme, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes
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Sustainability
At Queen Victoria Hospital we want to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England, and to achieve that wants every member of staff to be a green champion. The way in which the Trust works has a significant impact on the organisation’s carbon footprint and that of our patients. From the heat, light and power supplies within the hospital to avoiding unnecessary patient journeys, the Trust is empowering all staff to create a sustainable health and care environment for future generations. The Trust expects all staff to reuse and recycle more, to use energy and water efficiently, to walk or cycle to work if you can, and to have a focus on sustainability in the workplace.
We are seeking a passionate, focused and knowledgeable Waste and environmental manager to join our facilities team at The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful post holder will have broad experience in working in a large organisation with responsibility for waste and environment management
. You will be developing, driving forward new initiatives and implementing them, as well as building relationships with otherwider NHS Trusts as well as our own teams.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the Trust is compliant with all legislation relating to waste management, by managing and developing operational waste management, reduction, recycling, on site waste collection and disposal. As well as collaborating closely with our sustainability team working towards Delivering a ‘Net Zero’ National Health Service
The post holder will define and set service levels and participate in the preparation and updating of the Trust’s strategies and policies and staff training for its waste management and environmental services.
The post holder will assist the Trust in ensuring effective exchange and dissemination of information relating to waste management within the Trust and participate as required in audits, special projects and cost reduction and income generation initiatives in relation to waste activities.
Main duties of the job
To raise awareness of all waste disposal procedures and achieve optimal waste
Prepare annual audits of waste disposal service providers to ensure compliance with the “Duty of Care” requirements under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
In consultation with other Trust Managers and outside organisations, identify the hazards presented by each waste stream and advise on the control mechanisms required to eliminate or reduce to acceptable levels the risks of health and the environment
To lead in periodical reviews of the Trust’s Waste Management (disposal) policy. To ensure that the Trust’s Waste Policies and Procedures are compliant with all prevailing statutory regulations and contribute to the development of the Trust’s Green Plan
Ensure the administration of the statutory waste transfer documentation required under the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 and the Control of Pollution (Special Waste) Regulations 1996 is adhered to
Support the Head of Facilities & Security Management in developing long-term strategic Waste operational plans to implement organisational objectives for critical services.
Produce annual reports on any aspect relating to waste management with the Trust, as required
To be guided by legislation and HTM 01-07: Safe Management of Healthcare Waste and be a lead specialist for the Trust in Healthcare Waste management Training and Development
Working for our organisation
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetic, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for further details or Contact Paul Addison, Head of Facilities directly with any questions you may need to ask.
Person specification
Qualifications
* • Degree level qualification in a science-based, waste, or environmental management related subject or equivalent experience.
* • Professional qualification in waste or environmental management or equivalent (HNC, HND, NEBOSH, C&G, NVQ etc)
* • Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent
Experience
* • Experience in one or more of Sustainability, Waste Management, Environmental Management, or Net Zero Carbon.
* • Experience of working in a re-active & pressurised environment
* • Experience of working in Hospital environment • Previous NHS experience or other public sector organisation
Knowledge
* • Highly developed specialist knowledge of environmental legislation with relevance to waste management. Highly developed specialist knowledge of sustainability, energy management, carbon management and environmental management
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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