Job overview
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of administration or clerical systems and processes
- Good use of IT systems
- Previous experience of audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Clear understanding of confidentiality and discretion
- Excellent customer relation skills
- Flexibility
- Willingness to adopt new working practices as and when necessary
Desirable
- Ability to travel
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good standards of general education (including GCSE English & Maths)
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in administration or equivalent
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of HTM 07-01 Safe and Sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste
- 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
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS structure and current challenges
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This advert is for Facilities Auditor and Administration Support FGH with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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