Sustainability Apprentice | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
This role presents an incredible opportunity for a passionate individual to kickstart their career in sustainability and acquire valuable experience and knowledge within the health and care sector. As an Apprentice, you will receive guidance and the chance to tackle a range of tasks within specific timeframes, all while maintaining a high standard of work.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will have the chance to work in partnership with various health and care organisations within the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System (C&M ICS).
You will play a key role in supporting the implementation of our Sustainability agenda, which includes:
- Executing the system Green Plan
- Assisting with our social value initiatives
- Supporting our anchor institution projects
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact in the field of sustainability within the health and care sector. Join us in shaping a healthier future for our people and the planet!
Our vision is for everyone in Cheshire and Merseyside to have a great start in life and get the support they need to stay healthy and live longer. We do this by working together, as equal partners, to support seamless, person-centred care and tackle health inequalities by improving the lives of the poorest fastest.
During your time as an Apprentice with us you will be offered training and development opportunities, a supportive work environment, access to employee wellbeing services and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Main duties and responsibilities- To provide administrative support to the Sustainability Board and Anchor Assembly.
- To identify Green Plan actions achieved and actions that have been delayed and / or at risk.
- Escalate issues and risks with suggested mitigations to the wider Sustainability team.
- To work with partners across the system to gather information as required for reporting or NHSE returns.
- To assist in preparing returns for NHS England and quarterly reporting on performance.
- To work with Sustainability colleagues across the system to share opportunities e.g., funding bids.
- To actively identify any funding opportunities for the Greener NHS agenda.
- Work with the Sustainability Programme Manager to link closely with the Regional Greener NHS team to understand reporting requirements and deliverables required from the ICS / ICB so they can be managed effectively in a timely manner.
- To support and further develop a Green Plan dashboard to ensure that the ICS is monitoring its effectiveness.
- To support in communications and engagement for the Greener NHS agenda for the ICB by sharing consistent communications content for staff.
- To attend regional, system and local meetings as required.
- To assist in reviewing policies and practices in light of new / changing regulation and best practice.
- Assist with the preparation of and submissions for awards and grants.
- With support, act as a Sustainability ambassador, proactively engaging with staff about all sustainability projects and initiatives.
- Assist in planning and organising engagement events e.g. webinars that can be recorded and shared across the system.
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Feb 2025