Waste Porter

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Haywards Heath is seeking a Waste Porter to deliver high-quality waste management services. The role involves ensuring cleanliness and safety, driving electrical equipment, and responding to emergencies while maintaining high standards and effective communication. Join a supportive organization that values diversity and wellbeing and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality Waste Portering service by removing waste from all areas.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with the Portering SLA.
• Engage and communicate effectively with staff and patients.

Job description

Overview

To provide a high quality, prompt and efficient Waste Portering service by removing all waste types (clinical, domestic and old/broken furniture & electrical equipment) from all areas of the Hospital, in an efficient and safe manner. Maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with the Portering SLA (Service Level Agreement).

Responsibilities

• Be responsive to the service needs as they arise and constantly seek to improve the productivity and quality of the service.
• Ensure personal conduct is of the highest standard at all times while on the hospital premises, exhibiting courtesy and efficiency to patients, visitors and users of the service.
• Drive the Trust’s Electrical Tug as required.
• When required, assist with the emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Deal with dynamic changes and unpredictable situations that require immediate attention, patience and a sense of humour.
• Assume personal responsibility for training and personal and professional development to ensure adherence at all times with departmental operational currencies, procedures and Trust policies and standards, inclusive of signing as having read and understood all Policy & Standing Operational Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure effective staff engagement and communication.
• Maintain and actively enhance performance standards, supporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Proactively maintain team cohesion to continuously enhance the capability within the Waste Management Team and the Facilities Department as a whole.
• Act as a positive role model to peers.

Equality, Diversity and Wellbeing

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance. We know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.