Waste Porter
Job overview
Here at the Royal United Hospitals, Bath we work very hard managing and collecting a combined figure of around 1300 tonnes a year of clinical waste, offensive waste, general waste, recyclable waste and other waste streams. We recycle where we can, and take the business of managing waste on site very seriously; we are very proud of our small in house team who cover 365 days of the year making sure the site is clear of waste working together with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.It is a physical and fast paced job, every day is different and presents new challenges.
This is an important role providing and maintaining a positive environment for both patients and colleagues alike on site through;-- A professional, efficient and timely waste collection service
- Ensuring the clearance of the clinical, non-clinical, hazardous, non-hazardous waste streams on site
- Collecting dirty linen and scrubs for timely return to our contracted launderer
Good communication skills are essential as you will interact with many people in their work area across site as part of a team, or on your own , the waste streams are collected 5 times throughout the day and evening from all our wards and departments within the hospital.
If you are organised, have a passion and drive to provide an excellent service as well as confidence to carry out individual duties as delegated and can work on your own initiative when required, then this could be the job for you!
Main duties of the job- Collection of clinical, domestic, recycling and other special waste items from wards and departments in line with the Trusts Policy and Procedures.
- Segregation of all waste streams prior to collection by waste contractors.
- The weighing and logging of clinical waste bins and electrical appliances.
- Collection of soiled laundry from wards and departments for storage prior to collection by the laundry supplier.
- To collect and deliver furniture and other equipment as required from corridors, wards and departments as detailed in job request sheets.
The service covers 7 days a week, 6am -7.30pm.
Shifts are varied and worked on a rota basis
The role is full time with varied shifts covering leave and absence in the department. It’s a good first step into the organisation, and if you do not like being stuck in one place all the time, it could be the perfect job for you – you are out and about most of the day visiting different areas, seeing different people each day.
To apply, you will need to possess a valid driving licence with C1 category on your existing driving licence (or willing to obtain a driving licence within 1^st year of employment, and/ or with the opportunity to obtain C1 on top of your driving licence) which will enable you to hop on the 750 tonne van.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level or equivalent
- Full clean driving licence with C1
- Experience of Following all Health & Safety and waste guidelines
- Customer Service Skills Certificate
- Holder of Basic Health and Safety Certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of driving up to a 7.5 tonne truck.
- Proven experience of working with the general public.
- Experience of working in a team or alone.
- Worked in a busy and challenging environment
- Recent experience of hospital waste disposal.
- Recent experience or previous experience working with the public/ customer services