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Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer Type: NHS
Site: Princess Royal Hospital
Town: Haywards Heath
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary Period: Yearly
Closing Date: 29/01/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job Overview
To carry out grounds and garden maintenance as required to Trust owned premises.
Responsible to the Grounds Supervisor for all delegated duties concerned with the maintenance of the grounds and gardens within the Directorate of Facilities & Estates, based at the Princess Royal Hospital site.
Ensuring the effective and efficient maintenance of grounds and gardens of the Princess Royal Hospital and Royal Sussex County Campuses, and various other premises for which the Trust is responsible.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Maintenance of shrub beds, bedding, lawns, paved areas, trees, hedges, boundaries, and sports facilities as instructed.
2. Ground clearance and minor fencing repairs where necessary.
3. Landscaping work when directed.
4. Normal gardening tasks including hoeing, staking, tying, planting, and pruning.
5. Operate machinery for grass cutting, strimming, and spraying weed killers.
6. Clears snow and carries out gritting works in the winter months.
7. Maintains drains, gullies, and gutters as required.
8. Execute Planned Preventive Maintenance inspections as per specification.
9. Undertake cleaning and minor servicing duties as may be directed from time to time.
10. Drive vehicles, including towing trailers, for the purpose of transporting tools, equipment, and personnel.
11. Work flexibly with other Estates staff to provide a comprehensive high-quality service for the benefit of patients.
12. Perform other routine work including labouring, as necessary.
13. Provide cover for other grounds and gardens staff during periods of leave or other absence.
14. Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Estates Manager.
15. Ensure the proper operation of Trust policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety.
16. Be prepared to respond to emergency work outside normal working hours.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
* Completed and passed City and Guilds in Grounds Maintenance/Gardening or substantial relevant experience.
* Understanding of legislation, regulations, and Internal NHS Guidance governing Health and Safety.
* Good operating and maintenance practice relating to grounds maintenance.
* Knowledge of operation of ground machines, vehicles, and equipment.
Communication Skills
* Understands the issues relating to clinical staff where Estates works have an impact on clinical areas.
* Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and possess good communication skills.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important Information for Applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.
Closing Adverts Early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Further Information: For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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