Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to work within the Estates and Facilities Division and as such we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and conscientious individual to work as an Environmental Manager.

The post holder will be responsible for developing, establishing and reviewing procedures, policies and processes, which provide the Health Board with a Waste Management System.

In addition, this post will lead theWHTM Safe Management of Waste

The post holder will strive to achieve targets for waste management and recycling.

Main duties of the job

To develop and establish policies, procedures and processes (Waste Strategy) to ensure that a total waste management system is implemented and maintained

To ensure that the Trust Health Board maintains its Duty of Care in relation to waste management.

To provide regular updates at management meetings on waste management identifying progress and reporting actions being taken

To support managers in developing and improving waste management and provide guidance and expertise to ensure local and strategic improvement

To develop systems, which ensure that waste is appropriately segregated, stored and disposed of in accordance with legislation and good practice.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

Educated to Masters level or possess a demonstrable level of knowledge and expertise
Registered with Chartered Institute of Waste and Environment or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Good understanding of ISO 14001
Understanding of the Healthcare Waste Strategy for Wales
Can demonstrate clear understanding of waste/environmental management processes and procedures
Clear understanding of how the NHS works

Desirable

A training qualification
Knowledge of health care terminology
Completed Manual Handling training
Understanding of All Wales- Consortium for collection of clinical waste

Experience

Essential

Waste management experience
Experience of teaching/facilitation
Experience of developing waste management/recycling strategies
Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
Evidence of project management skills
Experience of audit systems and methods

Desirable

Work experience of healthcare
Experience of preparing reports for committees

Aptutide & Abilities

Essential

Ability to manage own workload whilst working to deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to interpret and implement relevant legislation
Tact, influencing and negotiation skills
Ability to work with a wide range of professionals
Ability to cope with multiple tasks and to prioritise workloads efficiently
Leadership and management
Proven ability to provide practical solutions to operating problems
Ability to prepare well written reports and policies
Ability to prioritise and solve problems under own initiative
Well-developed IT skills.
Use of database applications

Desirable

Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

Educated to Masters level or possess a demonstrable level of knowledge and expertise
Registered with Chartered Institute of Waste and Environment or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Good understanding of ISO 14001
Understanding of the Healthcare Waste Strategy for Wales
Can demonstrate clear understanding of waste/environmental management processes and procedures
Clear understanding of how the NHS works

Desirable

A training qualification
Knowledge of health care terminology
Completed Manual Handling training
Understanding of All Wales- Consortium for collection of clinical waste

Experience

Essential

Waste management experience
Experience of teaching/facilitation
Experience of developing waste management/recycling strategies
Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
Evidence of project management skills
Experience of audit systems and methods

Desirable

Work experience of healthcare
Experience of preparing reports for committees

Aptutide & Abilities

Essential

Ability to manage own workload whilst working to deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to interpret and implement relevant legislation
Tact, influencing and negotiation skills
Ability to work with a wide range of professionals
Ability to cope with multiple tasks and to prioritise workloads efficiently
Leadership and management
Proven ability to provide practical solutions to operating problems
Ability to prepare well written reports and policies
Ability to prioritise and solve problems under own initiative
Well-developed IT skills.
Use of database applications

Desirable

Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address

St Cadocs Hospital

Lodge Road

Caerleon

NP18 3XQ

Employer's website

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

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