Waste Porter
Job overview
We are seeking a Waste Porter to work at Warrington Hospital.
The hours of work are 3.30pm to 8.00pm Monday to Friday
The main duties of the role include the collection of healthcare waste (clinical or domestic) across the Warrington site in accordance with set work schedules and collection points. To ensure the effective collection, transportation, segregation, and storage of all waste is in accordance with legislation, Environmental Waste Regulations, Trust Waste Policy and Guidelines.To carry out daily checks of clinical waste containers delivered to the site by the external contractor re quantity and maintenance and accurately recorded and escalate if required.
The post-holder will be required to drive a tug and ensure up to date training is completed, and perform daily vehicle checks for damage and cleanliness at the commencement of each shift. This new role will work on a rota basis of one month day shift, next month night shift and will be expected to provide cover for other colleagues on either shift pattern as and when required.
This role must be conducted in accordance with Trust Waste Policies and Procedures and Environmental Protection Act 1990 and must adhere to Duty of Care Requirements on the handling of waste at all times.
The post-holder will preferably have previous experience in a healthcare environment and must have an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Customer Care.
The post-holder will have a positive attitude and excellent organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the collection of healthcare waste (clinical or domestic) across the Warrington site in accordance with set work schedules and collection points.
To ensure the effective collection, transportation, segregation and storage of all waste in accordance with legislation, Environmental Waste Regulations, Trust Waste Policy and Guidelines.
To undertake daily checks of clinical waste containers delivered to the site by the external contractor re quantity and maintenance.
To undertake pre-user checks of tugs and cages and recording of information and reports any faults to Supervisor.
To undertake daily reporting of issues or problems to Supervisor (verbally and documented) to ensure that an effective and efficient service is maintained at all times.
Working for our organisation
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff.We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
There is a full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy information which should be read before you submit your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- General Standard of Education
- NVQ in Customer Care Level 2 or equivalent
- Trust’s Tug Training Competency Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience in consignment of hazardous clinical waste
- Able to drive and manoeuvre a tug with cages
- Knowledge of Trust Waste Procedures and Segregation Procedures
- Clean Driving Licence
- Knowledge of Trust’s Operating of Tugs Procedure and Pre User Check System
Skills
Essential criteria- Good Verbal Communication Skills
- Good Verbal Communication Skills
You can find more information on the Government website. Please review your eligibility and the eligibility of the role before submitting your application.