Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
This role will transfer to UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) from 1st April 2025. UEL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University Hospital Southampton NHS foundation Trust. The job description, terms and benefits associated with the role will not change as a result of this transfer.
Main duties of the job
The Building Maintenance Department at Southampton General Hospital require a Gardener to join our dedicated team on this modern healthcare estate. To keep the essential services running 24/7 you will enjoy working on the Universl Hospital Southampton sites Trust wide.
Previous experience in an allied industry/application is desirable although not essential. You'll be required to demonstrate full experance in the gardening duties or equivalent at interview. The core elements of the job description require a good knowledge in respect of Gardening and groundsman duties
Opportunities exist to learn new vocational skills and techniques through specialised training throughout the modern healthcare estate. In addition we promote and support individual academic learning for future career development opportunities.
35 days holiday including Public Holidays
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be undertaking pre-planned, good practice and reactive works and general maintenance to the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) sites activities primarily at the request of the estates department via the designated Supervisor.
Work is generally carried out unsupervised and independently or in small teams, referring to a line manager, if necessary, to resolve complex situations.
Planning work closely with other trades and disciplines to achieve versatility, flexibility and co-operation towards effective and efficient working and continually strive to reduce costs wherever possible within the full scope of all relevant legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be undertaking pre-planned, good practice and reactive works and general maintenance to the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) sites activities primarily at the request of the estates department via the designated Supervisor.
Work is generally carried out unsupervised and independently or in small teams, referring to a line manager, if necessary, to resolve complex situations.
Planning work closely with other trades and disciplines to achieve versatility, flexibility and co-operation towards effective and efficient working and continually strive to reduce costs wherever possible within the full scope of all relevant legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of horticultural practices
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent knowledge
- Pesticide Applications Licence PA1&6 or Higher
- Safe use of Chainsaws Certificate
Desirable
- N.V.Q Level 3 or Equivalent
- Royal Horticultural Society Level 2 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Must have gained a suitable range of horticultural and ground works experience.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, Moving & Handling, COSHH
- PA6A qualification or willing to undertake training on appointment
Desirable
- Previous work in an NHS environment.
- Previous work in an NHS environment.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of horticultural practices
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent knowledge
- Pesticide Applications Licence PA1&6 or Higher
- Safe use of Chainsaws Certificate
Desirable
- N.V.Q Level 3 or Equivalent
- Royal Horticultural Society Level 2 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Must have gained a suitable range of horticultural and ground works experience.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, Moving & Handling, COSHH
- PA6A qualification or willing to undertake training on appointment
Desirable
- Previous work in an NHS environment.
- Previous work in an NHS environment.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
