Sustainability Transformation Project Support - London, United Kingdom - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Sustainability Transformation Project Support Officer - Band 5
12 month Fixed term post

Due to the promotion of the existing staff member, UCLH has an exciting opportunity within its Sustainability Team to play a leading role in supporting the delivery of critical projects related to the Trust's sustainability agenda.

The NHS makes up 5% of the UK emissions footprint and is now the first health service in the world with a net zero carbon target by 2040 & 80% carbon emission reduction by

UCLH is well placed to provide leadership to this agenda and the strategic development of the sustainability agenda is a priority for the Trust in the coming years.

We have published our net zero strategy Critical Care For Our Climate setting out our ambitious targets for a net zero UCLH.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of UCLH and support the Executive Board in delivering its sustainability vision for a world class hospital

This role will:

Work closely and collaboratively with Sustainability Project Managers, the Head of Sustainability Programme, Director of Innovation, Director of Estates and Facilities, Clinical Leaders and other senior UCLH leadership, and sustainability colleagues to deliver a comprehensive programme of change to achieve our net zero goals.
To lead on governance and administration support across the programme, and to support Project Managers on a number of operationally critical projects related to sustainability transformation.
There will be a particular focus on data collection, reporting and analysis of our Carbon Footprint.
The role will support identifying and delivery of Cost Improvement Projects across the programme.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who has a passion for sustainability and excellence in NHS services alongside outstanding administrative skills

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.

We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.

Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work.

This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH.

We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

The post is being offered as a 12 month fixed term contract initially. Extension will be dependent on business case.

Applicants from a clinical background are encouraged to apply.

Secondments are welcome, as well as options to work part time alongside a clinical role.

Ideally the successful applicant can start as soon as possible.

For detailed information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.