Gardener Grounds Person

Job Summary

This is a very exciting time to join our hospitals in Dorset. We are in line to receive a significant national investment of £147 million to help transform our services and redevelop Poole Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals, now merged as University Hospitals Dorset. We have been able to access these national funds because we have such a good plan in Dorset.

Our vision is to join up our services so they can be delivered in a more integrated way. We have a great opportunity together to improve outcomes for patients, make better use of all our resources, and ensure our services can be provided on a sustainable basis.

For developing our workforce, the aim is to establish modern, well-equipped centres of excellence with sustainable roles for staff, standardisation of education and training so that we can attract and retain skilled clinical and non-clinical staff to Dorset. This is a great opportunity for you to be part of the transformation as our two hospital trusts also merge.

Location: The Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Main duties of the job

1. The post holder has responsibility for delivery of a safe, efficient and effective service at all Trust sites to ensure that they are provided with appropriate support and advice relating to the Trusts grounds maintenance.
2. To work on own initiative within grounds environment at all Trust properties in line with instruction and training given.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Date posted: 07 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £23,615 a year per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 153-CO04302

Job locations: The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW

Job Description

Job responsibilities

1. Grass cutting, edging, and strimming.
2. Carry out hedge cutting and pruning.
3. Clear weeds from beds, roads, paths and borders, fork, and hoe as necessary.
4. Maintaining and replanting shrub borders.
5. Planting and maintaining spring and winter bedding.
6. Litter picking and removal of rubbish from all areas.
7. Tidy and sweep car parks and smoking shelters.
8. Salt roads and paths as required by weather conditions in-line with local procedures.
9. Maintain the lake at RBH, applying treatment to the water.
10. Carry out inspections of the pavements and paths to ensure there is no trip hazards, potholes, or defects. Complete the audit and report back to the head gardener.
11. Carry out leaf clearance.
12. Undertake training as required on new machinery and equipment.
13. Carry out basic repairs and maintenance to grounds maintenance tools and machinery.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

1. Full driving license with the correct license to tow a trailer above 750Kg.
2. Maintenance and the use of garden machinery.

Desirable

1. N.V.Q.2 Horticulture

Experience Essential

1. Experience in General Grounds and Garden Maintenance
2. 3 years experience in general grounds and garden maintenance.

Desirable

1. Previous work within NHS Environment

Knowledge Essential

1. Familiar with use and maintenance of garden machinery including a sit-on lawn mower, leaf blower, hedge cutter, strimmer

Desirable

1. Health & Safety issues relating to grounds maintenance equipment machinery and chemicals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW

Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers