Job summary
We want you to help us build and maintain the most modern, sustainable, progressive and forward thinking environments in which our healthcare professionals can deliver outstanding care for one and all. It's what we have called 'Building Brilliance'. Following significant investment in the Trust, we have developed outstanding plans for new developments which will push RCHT right to the forefront of modern hospital care.
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
Main duties of the job
So we are now investing in our Estates team in both strategic project management and in the day to day management of our maintenance and buildings. We are interested in hearing from highly motivated, hardworking and committed individualswith experience in their field of work, as well as people looking for a change in career direction.
This is a particularlyexciting time to join the team as we undergo a period of significant growth, offering excellent opportunity for progression. We have a wide range of positions available at various levels including project managers, estates officers (mechanical and electrical), supervisors and assistants, so whatever your discipline, background and experience, come and take a look at how you can form part of our brilliant team.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge of Plants how to care for them and identify diseases.
Capable of naming, propagating and pruning plants, ornamental flowering trees and shrubs.
Capable of identifying and competently using basic manures.
Competent in the use of strimmers, mowers, hand held equipment (subject to appropriate training).
Competent in the use of chainsaws (subject to appropriate training).
Competent to use the chipper. (Subject to appropriate training).
Able to work off access towers (subject to appropriate training).
Competent in the use of herbicides/pesticides (subject to appropriate training).
Driving vans and towing trailers, mini tractor, ride on mower, securing loads, carrying out safety checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge of Plants how to care for them and identify diseases.
Capable of naming, propagating and pruning plants, ornamental flowering trees and shrubs.
Capable of identifying and competently using basic manures.
Competent in the use of strimmers, mowers, hand held equipment (subject to appropriate training).
Competent in the use of chainsaws (subject to appropriate training).
Competent to use the chipper. (Subject to appropriate training).
Able to work off access towers (subject to appropriate training).
Competent in the use of herbicides/pesticides (subject to appropriate training).
Driving vans and towing trailers, mini tractor, ride on mower, securing loads, carrying out safety checks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic skills in literacy, numeracy and written communication
Desirable
- oA formal qualification in horticulture coupled with a good knowledge of garden maintenance. A genuine interest and enjoyment in grounds and gardens maintenance, along with physical fitness and stamina.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of grounds and gardens maintenance
- Ability to undertake unsupervised routine grounds and gardens maintenance work in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic skills in literacy, numeracy and written communication
Desirable
- oA formal qualification in horticulture coupled with a good knowledge of garden maintenance. A genuine interest and enjoyment in grounds and gardens maintenance, along with physical fitness and stamina.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of grounds and gardens maintenance
- Ability to undertake unsupervised routine grounds and gardens maintenance work in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
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.
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.
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).
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