To undertake all routine waste collections and support all waste and recycling activities as instructed.
Daily collection of different waste streams from a variety of wards and departments.
Training of new starters and inexperienced staff.
To assist the Waste Management Team in the development of the service.
Due to the service being at times unpredictable, you will be expected to provide a flexible and reactive service.
To undertake all routine waste collections and support all waste and recycling activities as instructed.
Daily collection of different waste streams from a variety of wards and departments.
To observe all Infection Control procedures are adhered to.
To collect all clinical and domestic waste across the Trust site.
To collect hazardous waste including waste materials from Pathology.
To collect and segregate other waste streams as required.
To work in all weather conditions including extreme weather.
The carrying of radios as an important means of communication and work allocation. Adhering to the RCHT protocol regarding the use of radio equipment in sensitive areas.
The position will involve long periods of walking and moving bulky items from various parts of the hospital requiring physical effort for periods during the working day.
Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Every employee has a responsibility for themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions whilst at work
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high‑quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we’re proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We’re committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that’s safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
