Role Summary
Opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join our busy Waste Department.
You will play an integral part in the day to day operation of the Department, ensuring that the collection and storage of all waste streams including hazardous, clinical, domestic wastes and the movement of unclean linen from wards and departments are carried out safely and efficiently.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
You will act as an ambassador of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust working as part of a team to ensure that we exceed expectations, carrying out your duties in a professional, polite and helpful manner.
You should have a flexible approach to working with the ability to prioritise your workload and be available to change shifts at relatively short notice (24hrs).
No previous experience in waste handling or the driving of electric tow vehicles is required as long as you have the ability to learn quickly, have a strong work ethic and are physically fit as full training will be provided.
The role will require you to not only being working inside the hospital but also to work outside in the waste yard and in the various waste compounds around the site and in all weathers, appropriate uniform is provided.
You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.
We look forward to receiving your application if you are:
- highly adaptable and resilient with high levels of energy and drive,
- thrives in a fast paced environment,
- able to work under pressure efficiently and safely,
- have a flexible attitude to work
Working Pattern: This is a full time role which covers 7 days a week on a 12 week rota pattern working early, middle and late shifts between 6am and 10pm includes weekend enhancements.
Interview Date: Tuesday 28th March 2023
For further information please contact: Brad Hunt, Departmental Manager on 01392 406056 / bradley.hunt@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
