We are looking to recruit a qualified, enthusiastic waste manager who can lead and manage the daily waste management operations across our Trust's unique estate. The right person will need to lead from the front, be resilient, adaptable and patient focused whilst complying with all NHS and National guidance & legislation relating to healthcare waste management.

The primary objective is to deliver comprehensive guidance and expert advice to ensure that the Trust remains fully compliant with all applicable Waste Management legislation. This includes adherence to the Health Technical Memorandum 07-01: Safe Management of Healthcare Waste, as well as relevant internal policies and external regulations, all under the direction of the Operations Manager (Facilities).

A key responsibility will be to foster effective communication among all members of the Trust, ensuring that everyone is informed and aligned with compliance specifications and best practices for waste management. This collaborative approach is essential for meeting and exceeding established standards.

In the role of Waste Manager, you will be expected to take initiative and work autonomously, demonstrating leadership in the implementation of waste management protocols. Particular emphasis will be placed on achieving NHS England's clinical waste targets of 60% offensive waste, 20% clinical waste for high temperature incineration, and 20% clinical waste for alternative treatment, thereby contributing to the organisation's commitment to sustainable healthcare practices.

Main duties of the job

To maintain effective and efficient records of waste activity, observing varying trends and evidencing them to the Operations Manager (Facilities).

Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in waste services that may be required. Using judgment to re-arrange priorities in conjunction and consultation with the Managers when necessary to implement contingency plans as appropriate.

Understand and adhere to waste legislation and deal with complaints alongside the Managers to ensure they are dealt with promptly and sympathetically, writing reports relating to incidents when necessary.

Prepare reports for the Operations Manager (Facilities) and analyse data to forecast non pay and service performance.

Conduct Risk Assessments within the department and take appropriate action ensuring safety compliance is met.

Collect, analyse, and input data for the annual ERIC report.

Lead the introduction of Simpler Recycling across the Trust's estates.

Collaborate closely with the Trust's sustainability lead and provide necessary data related to waste management and carbon reduction efforts.

Represent Humber at meetings, including the regional waste consortium, NPAG, and HEFMA.

Prepare reports and papers for presentation at various committees and groups, including the Trust Board.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy please refer to the detailed Job description and Person Specifications attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training

• A postgraduate diploma or an equivalent qualification in Waste Management
• Full Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM).
• To possess equivalent knowledge in waste management supported by practical experience.
• Managing Safely certification.
• NEBOSH/IOSH Health and Safety qualification
• Member of an appropriate professional body. (e.g. IEMA, IWFM, RICS & HEFMA)

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in an estates/facilities role.
• Experience in developing organisational policies and procedures
• A working knowledge of Waste Management Legislation.
• Knowledge and experience of procurement and tendering for specialist advice or services
• Experience of responding to CQC and or other regulated body assessments
• Proven track record in waste management and contract management roles
• Knowledge and experience of PLACE Inspections/ auditing / CQC
• Quality systems auditing experience
• Experience of setting up and maintaining systems and processes

Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities

• Thorough knowledge of healthcare waste management and the writing of all associated policies and procedures.
• Understanding of national waste policies, procedures and practices
• Specific knowledge and skills in managing national standards and legislation
• Ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical staff
• Full understanding of relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTM's)
• Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to the service area, i.e. legislation affecting Health & Safety and security of areas of work.

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.

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working