Job Description

To work as part of a team carrying out comprehensive waste audits.
To be responsible for the reporting on the data to the Waste Manager, service users and colleagues both within the Facilities Team and across the organisation.
Providing administration support to the Waste Manager
This role will be 37.5 hours over 5 days.
Main duties of the job
To undertake waste audits across all areas at the Westmorland General Hospital in line with the National Heath Technical Memorandum 07-01 Safe and Sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste
To collect the data from the waste audits and upload into Microsoft excel spreadsheets.
To prepare audit reports, discuss findings including feedback of any issues or concerns identified in the audit with the management team for that area.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
435-1LSC-UHMBT-046-25-A
Job locations
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• GCSE English and Math's at grade c or above/ grade 4 or above or equivalent

Desirable

• ECDL or recognised typing qualification or relevant experience
• NVQ 2 in administration or equivalent

Expierence
Essential

• Knowledge of administration or clerical systems and processes
• Good use of IT systems
• Previous experience of audit

Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of clear communication skills written and verbal, with the ability to use tact and diplomacy at all times
• General computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work following instruction and procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team and be a supportive team member
• Awareness of Health Technical Memorandum 07-01 Safe and Sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS structure and current challenges

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Clear understanding of confidentiality and discretion
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Flexibility
• Willingness to adopt new working practices as and when necessary
• Ability to travel

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• GCSE English and Math's at grade c or above/ grade 4 or above or equivalent

Desirable

• ECDL or recognised typing qualification or relevant experience
• NVQ 2 in administration or equivalent

Expierence
Essential

• Knowledge of administration or clerical systems and processes
• Good use of IT systems
• Previous experience of audit

Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of clear communication skills written and verbal, with the ability to use tact and diplomacy at all times
• General computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work following instruction and procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team and be a supportive team member
• Awareness of Health Technical Memorandum 07-01 Safe and Sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS structure and current challenges

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Clear understanding of confidentiality and discretion
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Flexibility
• Willingness to adopt new working practices as and when necessary
• Ability to travel

Skills Required