Waste Coordinator

at  SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

Waste Coordinator Fixed term 18 months
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an individual that has an interest in waste management, minimisation and environmental impact to deliver changes within the NHS.
The post holder will work closely with the Waste/Environmental Officer to deliver changes set out in the Trust’s Waste Action Plan through active auditing, implementation, monitoring and support.
You will need to be dynamic, strategic, self-motivated and a team player to help deliver the goals required to recover, reduce and improve compliance in waste management.
You have some knowledge of or an interest in developing knowledge of Healthcare, National waste legislation including guidance, in order to assist others with the implementation of the Trust’s Waste Action Plan.
A basic understanding of or interest in how waste management falls in line with NHS Green Plan and Net-carbon Zero would be beneficial, but not essential.
You will assist with the delivery of systems to support the analytical and reporting requirements waste management.
The post is fixed for 18 months full time role, Monday to Friday.
It could be a secondment opportunity for staff interested in developing
The role will involve working across multiple sites and locations so the post holder will required to hold a full driving licence and have their own vehicle to travels across sites.
To assist the Waste/Environmental Officer to develop and encourage good practices in waste management and disposal.
To support the Waste/Environmental Officer in implementing and delivering the Waste Action Plan for the Trust.
To undertake auditing and monitoring across the Trust against agreed specifications, such as key performance indicators (KPIs).
To input data and provide reports for areas monitored to enable any remedial action to be undertaken.
SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick and Stratford and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.
Subject to the Company and individual’s performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.
There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.
A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
Where is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.
Waste
Actively carry out audits of waste streams being generated within the trust, summaries and report back any findings to the Waste/Environmental Officer
Achieve optimal waste prevention, minimisation and economy through active auditing and implementing solutions with support & leadership of the Waste/Environmental Officer.
Be environmentally aware of any legislative changes to enable effective liaison with other departments.
Assist in the production of annual reports through data collation and analysis.
Assist in the review of Clinical, Domestic & Recycling systems capable of servicing the Trust’s needs in collaboration with the Waste/Environmental Officer.
Assist in the delivery of waste prevention and environmental initiatives
Compliance
Assist the Waste/Environmental Officer in the development of local systems and processes to facilitate the collection, analysis and reporting of Facilities information.
Assist in the calculation of Waste information for the completion of the Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC), Premises Assured Model (PAM) and Model Hospital.
Communications and Working Relationships
To provide and receive routine information which requires tact and persuasive skills and where there may be barriers to understanding e.g. liaising with a diverse range of colleagues Trust wide and external Stakeholders
Maintain good communication links with staff across the Trust

Please refer the Job description for details