Refuse & Clinical Waste operative

The post-holder is required to process domestic, clinical, and confidential waste from across the site. This includes collecting and segregating waste into the relevant waste stream. The post holder will be required to work outside in all conditions (PPE is provided). The waste service runs 365 days per year including bank holidays and weekends these are allocated on a shift basis.

• The post holder will be responsible for the removal of all types of waste from around the hospital site.
• Ensure the safe operation and condition of premises, plant, and equipment at all times in accordance with health and safety.
• Must be comfortable working in an exposed area in all weather conditions.
• Ensure the premises and equipment are maintained and kept in a clean and Serviceable condition.
• Attend training as required to meet statutory and service needs within the waste Service.
• Ensure compliance with written documentation for all aspects of waste Services.
• From time to time, it may be required for the post holder to work in other areas of the Trust, in such instances the post-holder will receive the appropriate training.
• General labour, including loading, unloading, and handling items from facility users as required.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

The post-holder is required to process domestic, clinical, and confidential waste from across the site. This includes collecting and segregating waste into the relevant waste stream. The post holder will be required to work outside in all conditions (PPE is provided). The waste service runs 365 days per year including bank holidays and weekends these are allocated on a shift basis.

Please ensure you read the attached Job Description & Person Specification.