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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Waste Manager based at University Hospital Crosshouse.
What you will do:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and effective Waste Manager to provide leadership and develop our Waste Management Service here at NHS A&A.
You will have direct responsibility for the provision and management of waste services across sites within budgetary constraints and ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, legislative and Health & Safety requirements, ensuring the delivery of cost effective, efficient services which underpin and support both clinical and non-clinical services
Manage and develop NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s waste management policy, strategy and infrastructure ensuring that it supports both clinical and non-clinical departments and is responsive to the changing needs of NHS Ayrshire & Arran, ensuring that waste management is effective and resource-efficient throughout NHS Ayrshire & Arran and is compliant with statutory standards and good industry practice.
Professional lead for Waste Management fulfilling the role as Designated Officer For Waste Management for the board, this is a role stated as a requirement in National Guidance.
Ensure the area wide procurement of all waste contracts, ensuring the cost to NHS Ayrshire & Arran is minimised, whilst monitoring the performance of waste services across NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
Provide advice and support to the Locality Site/Support Services Managers and Managers involved in Waste Management on all of the objectives and lead implementation of strategic developments for Waste Management, including training and support to all levels of staff
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
This post would suit an experienced, proactive and motivated Waste Manager with:
- Skills and knowledge of Waste Management.
- Educated to degree level in an environment or sustainability - related subject, or with specialist extensive relevant equivalent experience to Masters level or equivalent.
- Level 4 Special waste Transfer station operations (WAMITAB)CIWM membership and willing to work towards chartered status.
- Experience of management and auditing experience in an waste management operational environment.
- Experience of sustainability and environmental improvements.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 hours per week.
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Janice Gillan at Janice.gillan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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