Clinical Waste Driver Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Clinical Waste Driver Operative – Borders General Hospital
Band 2
Permanent
37.50 hours
We currently require a clinical waste driver operative to join the Facilities Team at Borders General Hospital in Melrose.
This role is to provide an NHS Borders wide service in the collection of clinical and special waste from hospitals, health centres, clinics, private contractors and private dwelling premises. Delivering all to the waste station within Borders General Hospital.
The role also includes ensuring all waste is secured and ready for uplift by the waste contractor(s)
Applicants will be required to demonstrate a high level of competence in driving, be able to use own initiative, good time management skills are required and have a knowledge of the NHS Borders Behavioural Framework.
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
Care and Compassion - Quality and Teamwork - Dignity and Respect - Openness, honesty and responsibility
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Clinical Waste Driver Operative roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,814 - £23,820 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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