Trust Waste Manager | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Lydney

The post holder will be a member of the Facilities Senior Management team and will be responsible for managing and developing operational waste management, reduction, recycling, on-site waste collection and disposal activities within the Trust, providing value for money and excellence in service provision. 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 services. The post holder will be required to work with key stakeholders both internally and externally to identify, promote and deliver projects to reduce waste at source and minimise use of resources. The post holder will be responsible for making sure the Trust fulfils its obligations in line with the NHS England 10-year strategy. They will lead on PAM and ERIC submissions for Facilities. The post holder will monitor and report on the overall compliance of Waste Management in line with internal and external regulations to include but not limited to: CQC compliance, business continuity plans, Health and Safety, and any relevant body or policy.

WASTE

• Ensure legislative compliance across HHFT in regard to waste management, aligned with the requirements of HTM 07-01 Safe and sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste and all other relevant legislation.
• Responsible for managing and developing operational waste management to include reduction, recycling, on-site waste collection and disposal activities within the Trust providing value for money and excellence in service provision.
• 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 services.
• Ensure 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.
• Responsible for achieving effective communication channels with the Environment Agency, HSE and other external organisations as necessary and appropriate to ensure service and compliance.
• Ensure that waste management is considered and accounted for in all proposed capital projects.
• To communicate with staff at all levels including external providers at both Director and operational level to ensure that the required service and best value for money is achieved for the Trust.
• Lead and Chair the Waste Stakeholder Group.
• Representing the Trust at Key national and regional working groups.
• 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.
• As part of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) risk assessments, annually review the methods of containment for each waste stream, and the waste descriptions and instructions given to staff and contractors.
• Ensure that Pre Acceptance audits are carried out each year in accordance with HTM 07 01 Safe and Sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste and oversee any actions arising.
• Manage waste in accordance with CQC requirements, including overseeing ongoing audits and reviews necessary to meet the requirements of these initiatives and implement action plans as required.
• Collate information for tender documents, specifications and service levels in liaison with Procurement and provide expert advice on standards and other performance measures in relation to waste and packaging.
• Ensuring that stock and equipment for waste activities is in stock and accessible.
• Responsible for making recommendations in relation to budget setting and management of the waste budget.
• Improving performance against the waste hierarchy, investigate and implement innovative solutions and develop circular economy opportunities with the aim of achieving the Trust strategic target of zero waste.
• To develop and promote a Trust system for reuse of unwanted but serviceable items.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining large complex waste data returns and monitoring databases used on all trust sites in relation to waste services e.g. ERIC and PAM.
• Direct line management responsibility for the Trust Waste and Facilities Compliance Service Lead (Trustwide).
• Occasional travel required outside of the Trust to attend conferences, meetings and duty of care visits as required.
• Produce reports as required for the Senior Management team meetings, Quality and Performance Committee and any other that may be required or requested.
• To co-ordinate and ensure incidents and complaint investigations and responses happen within agreed time frames.
• Understand CQC regulation and the impact of any adverse findings of quality measurement, internal/external reviews and changes in service delivery and assist in preparing staff for unannounced and announced inspections.

HEALTH, SAFETY and RISK

• To provide support to the FM Operations Director with implementing Health and Safety Policies pertinent to waste management.
• To ensure all risk assessments pertaining to the waste yards and equipment used are maintained and serviced as required.
• Support and coordinate the health and safety risk assessment process and establish and maintain a system for waste issues.
• Attend Trust and Divisional Health and Safety Committee meetings as a representative for Waste Management services and take further actions arising out of the work of the committee, particularly in tracking actions through to completion.
• Escalate any Health & Safety concerns and any barriers to resolving them.

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017.

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