Trust Waste Manager

The post holder will be a member of the Facilities Senior Management team and will be responsible for managing and developing operational waste management, reduction, recycling, on‑site waste collection and disposal activities within the Trust, providing value for money and excellence in service provision. The post holder will define and set service levels and participate in the preparation and updating of the Trust's strategies and policies and staff training for its waste management services.

The post holder will be required to work with key stakeholders both internally and externally to identify, promote and deliver projects to reduce waste at source and minimise use of resources. The Post holder will be responsible for making sure the Trust fulfils its obligations in line with the NHS England 10-year strategy. They will lead on PAM and ERIC submissions for Facilities.

The post holder will monitor and report on the overall compliance of Waste Management in line with internal and external regulations to include but not limited to: CQC compliance, business continuity plans, Health and Safety, and any relevant body or policy. WASTE

• Ensure legislative compliance across HHFT in regard to waste management, aligned with the requirements of HTM 07-01 Safe and sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste and all other relevant legislation.
• Responsible for managing and developing operational waste management to include reduction, recycling, on site waste collection and disposal activities within the Trust providing value for money and excellence in service provision
• Define and set service levels and participate in the preparation and updating of the Trust's strategies and policies and staff training for its waste management services

• To provide support to the FM Operations Director with implementing Health and Safety Policies pertinent to waste management
• To ensure all risk assessments pertaining to the waste yards and equipment used are maintained and serviced as required.
• Support and coordinate the health and safety risk assessment process and establish and maintain a system for waste issues
• Attend Trust and Divisional Health and Safety Committee meetings as a representative for Waste Management services and take further actions arising out of the work of the committee, particularly in tracking actions through to completion
• Escalate any Health & Safety concerns and any barriers to resolving them, Ensure legislative compliance across HHFT in regard to waste management, aligned with the requirements of HTM 07-01 Safe and sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste and all other relevant legislation.

• Responsible for managing and developing operational waste management to include reduction, recycling, on site waste collection and disposal activities within the Trust providing value for money and excellence in service provision
• Define and set service levels and participate in the preparation and updating of the Trust's strategies and policies and staff training for its waste management services
• Ensure effective exchange and dissemination of information relating to waste management within the Trust and participate as required in audits, special projects and cost reduction and income generation initiatives in relation to Waste activities
• Responsible for achieving effective communication channels with the Environment Agency, HSE and other external organisations as necessary and appropriate to ensure service and compliance.
• Ensure that waste management is considered and accounted for in all proposed capital projects.
• To communicate with staff at all levels including external providers at both Director and operational level to ensure that the required service and best value for money is achieved for the Trust
• Lead and Chair the Waste Stakeholder Group
• Representing the Trust at Key national and regional working groups
• Prepare annual audits of waste disposal service providers to ensure compliance with the Duty of Care requirements under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act
• As part of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) risk assessments, the requirements of the Environmental…