Job overview

The Hospital Waste Porter plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment by ensuring the efficient and compliant collection, segregation, and disposal of all hospital waste, including clinical, domestic, and recyclable materials. This role supports infection control and environmental sustainability across the hospital site.

Main duties of the job

• Collect and transport various waste streams (clinical, domestic, sharps, confidential, recyclable) from wards, theatres, and departments to designated disposal or storage areas.
• Ensure correct segregation and handling of waste in line with hospital policies and current legislation (e.g., HTM 07-01).
• Operate waste compactors, bins, and trolleys safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of waste collection equipment and storage areas.
• Report any incidents, spillages, or non-compliance with waste procedures to the appropriate supervisor.
• Wear appropriate PPE and follow all infection prevention and control protocols.
• Assist with ad hoc portering duties as required, including supporting emergency waste clearances.
• Participate in mandatory training and contribute to continuous improvement in waste management practices.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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