West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Job overview
West London NHS Trust is recruiting to the new post of Senior Sustainability Manager. This is key role will help the Trust deliver its sustainability agenda and meet the NHS net zero targets. The Trust has aspirations to become one of the most sustainable organisations in the NHS.
West London NHS Trust (WLNT) and Central London Community Health NHS Trust (CLCH) have formed a strategic partnership for sustainability. Whilst this role is primarily focussed on WLT there will also be a requirement to work closely with the Senior Sustainability Manager at CLCH and delivery some cross cutting projects across both organisations.
The post will have line management responsibility for a more junior member to the team.
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We are a supportive and friendly team with a diverse and inclusive working culture looking for an individual with a passionate commitment to providing excellence both as an individual and as a team player. A flexible approach will also be required as the individual will be required to travel between sites.
The post holder will lead and provide expert knowledge on all aspects of environmental sustainability ensuring sustainable development is integrated into our core business. Specific attention will be applied to the nine areas of focus prioritized by the Greener NHS unit:
• Workforce and system leadership
• Sustainable models of care
• Digital transformation
• Travel and transport
• Estates and Facilities
• Medicines
• Supply chain and procurement
• Food and Nutrition
• Adaptation
Close working relationships will be required with staff of all levels and all disciplines including Executive Directors as well as leads and experts within other organisations.
Development and monitoring of a multi-year programme will be key. Progress will be reported, both internally and externally, through meetings, data returns and information requests.
Excellent project management, communication and people skills will be essential to carry out this role.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.
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