Gardener/Groundsman

at  Norfolk Suffolk Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people’s and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require

JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION

Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

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 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

The Gardening Services provides a high quality service to the grounds and gardens of the Trusts’ portfolio of properties to provide a safe and pleasant external environment.
The Gardeners/Grounds person provide maintenance to the grounds and gardens as well as the upkeep of the mowed lawns, general grassed areas and low maintenance borders, ornamental flowering borders, trees. Undertaking general horticultural duties such as seasonal planting.
The work relates to various types of seasonal work including road sweeping and litter/debris collection as well as snow clearing and gritting of the footpaths and roads.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be required to undertake a planned and routine programme of garden maintenance and groundworks on a variety of plant & equipment following appropriate training.
• Undertake essential repair works and daily management defect work as instructed by the Works Officers and with a level of competence following appropriate training.
• Assist Craft persons with carrying out minor new installation and alteration works/recharge works.
• Assist with gritting of footpaths and roads during adverse weather conditions including participation in local arrangements for snow clearing and gritting outside normal hours.
• Undertake Service Level Agreement work for other NHS organisations and private customers in a professional manner, comply with their requirements and accurately complete all paperwork including time, materials etc.

Benefits included with this role are:-

• Working within the NHS, an established employer, therefore making a real difference to your local community and people’s lives
• Support you to develop your skills and enjoy career progression within the NHS, and provide a comprehensive training programme
• Support your health and wellbeing at work, including a complete occupational health and Physiotherapy service
• A company vehicle will be provided to use during working hours
• Tools and equipment will be provided for your specific role, including a modern Smartphone and Laptop PC
• A departmental uniform is provided this also includes all specific PPE associated with this role.
• NHS pension – you are automatically enrolled, so no complicated paperwork and the NHS contributes 14% of your salary to your pension (the pension is optional, you are able to opt out if you wish)
• Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• Access to NHS staff discounts and many more