NHS

Waste & Recycling Operative (Bank)


PayCompetitive
LocationWolverhampton/England
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9225-25-0143?language=en&page=78&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The Estates & Facilities Division is seeking Bank Staff to support the activities of the Waste Management Team (Waste and Recycling Services) at New Cross Hospital.

      The Waste Management Team aims to provide an excellent support service to the Trust, its patients, visitors and staff.

      You will be part of a modernising team providing waste management services to support the Trust's regulatory obligations.

      We are looking for enthusiastic self-motivated people who can work well on their own and as part of a team.

      Bank working, on an ad hoc basis to cover the needs of the service provides an ideal opportunity to gain experience of working in a hospital environment. This knowledge and experience can be helpful when permanent positions become available.

      You must have a flexible approach to working hours and to meet the demands of the role; this flexibility is something that you may also find suits your needs.

      All training and a uniform will be provided.

      Main duties of the job

      Undertake all routine waste collections and support all waste and recycling activities as instructed by line management within their level of professional competence.

      About us

      The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

      We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

      The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

      Date posted

      17 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 2

      Salary

      £24,169 a year pro rata per annum

      Contract

      Bank

      Working pattern

      Flexible working

      Reference number

      225-EST-7141288

      Job locations

      The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

      Wolverhampton

      WV10 0QP


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Utilising the tow trucks

      Operate the waste disposal compactor

      Utilising the road sweeper

      Operate the onsite bailers

      Utilising folk lift truck

      Operate jet wash

      Cleaning compactor area

      Ensuring bin compounds are kept locked and free from litter

      Collection and disposal of Clinical and Domestic waste containers across the site

      Emptying ward Clinical and Domestic Waste cupboards

      Report all fly tipped waste to your superior

      Collect all waste types as and when required

      Ensure Newcross is free from blown litter

      Ensure all internal and external entrances are free from litter

      Ensure all external smoke and bus shelters are free of litter and swept

      Promote waste segregation and recycling

      To work on all Trust premises as required by the service working on the grounds of all premises that the Trust has an obligation to maintain

      Prioritise workload with support from the team leader to offer minimum disruption while maximising benefit to patient care and the Trust

      Assist higher skilled grades on new work including any labouring required

      Complies with local waste operational health & safety standards and procedures

      Complies with hazardous waste regulations

      Use all relevant tools, machinery and communications equipment as required

      Undertake training relevant to the post

      Demonstrate a basic knowledge of waste and recycling legislation

      Prepares and uses equipment, materials and tools for maintenance and repairs (Waste Containers).

      Work flexibly between 0600 - 2100hrs as the service demands including weekends this could include an annualised hours working arrangement or overtime.

      Communicates effectively with team leader, managers and other disciplines (including service users) when planning work to maximise efficiency and utilisation of resources

      Undertakes regular and ad hoc overtime when requested and at short notice.

      Undertakes training and updating on regulations, standards, procedures, local rules and new techniques appropriate to work undertaken.

      Work as part of a wider team or on his/her own as the circumstances demand this includes other staff either internal or external to the Trust.

      Ensure that all timesheets are fully completed via the Labour Management System and additional defects and/or follow on work (regardless of trade) is reported to the team leader.

      To be responsible for and keep mandatory training up to date.

      Required to work in accordance with all current Legislation governing waste to include but not be limited by the following:

      Current Waste Regulations and HTM.07.01

      The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

      Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

      HASAWA

      Clinical Waste (EPR 5.07)

      To comply with all the Trusts Health & Safety policies and procedures

      To ensure accurate completion of incident forms in accordance with Trust Policy.

      To ensure accurate completion of daily check sheets and report any defects to your superior

      To be familiar with department fire procedures, location of fire exits, alarms and equipment.

      To observe all fire precautions.

      Undertake fire safety training as per the Trusts standing orders and attend fire lectures at least once a year.

      There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical effort for periods including lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects and there is an occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort for short periods such as assisting moving waste.

      Works in hazardous areas such waste compound, tugway taking safety measures to avoid danger and prevent injury to themselves and to others and to prevent damage to equipment. Ensure hazardous areas are locked to keep unauthorized persons out at all times.

      May be exposed in plant rooms to risks of gas escape, escape of fumes, heat, hot surfaces, and noise and oil spillage. Occasionally may be exposed to uncontained body fluids, for example during waste disposal etc.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Utilising the tow trucks

      Operate the waste disposal compactor

      Utilising the road sweeper

      Operate the onsite bailers

      Utilising folk lift truck

      Operate jet wash

      Cleaning compactor area

      Ensuring bin compounds are kept locked and free from litter

      Collection and disposal of Clinical and Domestic waste containers across the site

      Emptying ward Clinical and Domestic Waste cupboards

      Report all fly tipped waste to your superior

      Collect all waste types as and when required

      Ensure Newcross is free from blown litter

      Ensure all internal and external entrances are free from litter

      Ensure all external smoke and bus shelters are free of litter and swept

      Promote waste segregation and recycling

      To work on all Trust premises as required by the service working on the grounds of all premises that the Trust has an obligation to maintain

      Prioritise workload with support from the team leader to offer minimum disruption while maximising benefit to patient care and the Trust

      Assist higher skilled grades on new work including any labouring required

      Complies with local waste operational health & safety standards and procedures

      Complies with hazardous waste regulations

      Use all relevant tools, machinery and communications equipment as required

      Undertake training relevant to the post

      Demonstrate a basic knowledge of waste and recycling legislation

      Prepares and uses equipment, materials and tools for maintenance and repairs (Waste Containers).

      Work flexibly between 0600 - 2100hrs as the service demands including weekends this could include an annualised hours working arrangement or overtime.

      Communicates effectively with team leader, managers and other disciplines (including service users) when planning work to maximise efficiency and utilisation of resources

      Undertakes regular and ad hoc overtime when requested and at short notice.

      Undertakes training and updating on regulations, standards, procedures, local rules and new techniques appropriate to work undertaken.

      Work as part of a wider team or on his/her own as the circumstances demand this includes other staff either internal or external to the Trust.

      Ensure that all timesheets are fully completed via the Labour Management System and additional defects and/or follow on work (regardless of trade) is reported to the team leader.

      To be responsible for and keep mandatory training up to date.

      Required to work in accordance with all current Legislation governing waste to include but not be limited by the following:

      Current Waste Regulations and HTM.07.01

      The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

      Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

      HASAWA

      Clinical Waste (EPR 5.07)

      To comply with all the Trusts Health & Safety policies and procedures

      To ensure accurate completion of incident forms in accordance with Trust Policy.

      To ensure accurate completion of daily check sheets and report any defects to your superior

      To be familiar with department fire procedures, location of fire exits, alarms and equipment.

      To observe all fire precautions.

      Undertake fire safety training as per the Trusts standing orders and attend fire lectures at least once a year.

      There is a frequent requirement for moderate physical effort for periods including lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects and there is an occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort for short periods such as assisting moving waste.

      Works in hazardous areas such waste compound, tugway taking safety measures to avoid danger and prevent injury to themselves and to others and to prevent damage to equipment. Ensure hazardous areas are locked to keep unauthorized persons out at all times.

      May be exposed in plant rooms to risks of gas escape, escape of fumes, heat, hot surfaces, and noise and oil spillage. Occasionally may be exposed to uncontained body fluids, for example during waste disposal etc.

      Person Specification

      Qualification

      Essential

      • Qualifications

      Experience / Skills

      Essential

      • Years Experience / skills
      Person Specification

      Qualification

      Essential

      • Qualifications

      Experience / Skills

      Essential

      • Years Experience / skills

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      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).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

      Address

      The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

      Wolverhampton

      WV10 0QP


      Employer's website

      https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

      Address

      The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

      Wolverhampton

      WV10 0QP


      Employer's website

      https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.