Job summary We are looking for motivated individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who are dedicated to working as part of the team. To carry out routine and planned maintenance duties as directed by the Senior Grounds and Gardens Officer and EFM site senior team. Works to include garden and grounds maintenance, ensuring litter bins are cleared and litter collected from around the site, path cleaning and minor maintenance to ground furniture, gritting and snow clearance, sweeping hospital grounds including all hospital carpark. The post holder will need to be polite, helpful, discreet and should be able to accommodate any reasonable request from management team. Working as part of a team the role provides a comprehensive service in all weathers. There is also a requirement to be flexible in working practices to meet the change in opertational needs. Previous applicants need not apply Main duties of the job To undertake all maintenance of the grounds and carryout relative garden activties across basildon site and satillities areas (orsett site and St Andrew). To provide an effective horticulture service to the trust in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures, all relavate legistaltion .Carry out planned and requisition maintenance requests to all grounds and gardens managed by Basildon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Maintain litter-free sites, Ensure main entrances are litter-free, swept and power-washed when required, change outdoor bins daily, Ensure all path, entrances, car parks and walkways are free of obstruction from trees, tree leaves, shrubs, weeds or plant material, Water all new planting, tubs and hanging baskets either seasonally or until plant maturity, Weed kill and remove all weeds from the site, Strim, mow and prune according to seasonal demands This is not an exhaustive list. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-EFM-BA-0751-D Job locations Basildon Nether Mayne Basildon SS165NL Job description Job responsibilities Working as a grounds and garden maintenance, you will be working with enthusiastic team. Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application. Job description Job responsibilities Working as a grounds and garden maintenance, you will be working with enthusiastic team. Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience of working as a grounds and garden maintenance person previous experience of working in a service environment Education Essential Basic Numeracy and literacy skills and an ability to follow procedures. Horticulture certificate Desirable 5 GCSE Skills Essential Good customer services skills Physically fit and active Ability to cope well under pressure Desirable driving licence Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience of working as a grounds and garden maintenance person previous experience of working in a service environment Education Essential Basic Numeracy and literacy skills and an ability to follow procedures. Horticulture certificate Desirable 5 GCSE Skills Essential Good customer services skills Physically fit and active Ability to cope well under pressure Desirable driving licence 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Basildon Nether Mayne Basildon SS165NL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)