Job summary
We are looking for a Grounds Person to work as part of our team to manage the grounds and gardens across Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites. This includes Gloucester Royal Hospital, Cheltenham General Hospital as well as other healthcare related properties contracted to GMS.
We have a small team of grounds staff and volunteers, which you will be working as part of, to manage all green spaces, pathways and roads. This will include maintaining the gardens and grounds to ensure the are safe for all users as well as helping to improve biodiversity across all sites managed by GMS.
This is an exciting opportunity to work outside in some beautiful grounds with the opportunity to develop more garden spaces for NHS staff, patients and their families to use. There are numerous opportunities for personal and career development with training offered as part of the role.
You will be based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital but with regular travel to all locations GMS have contracts.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the Grounds team to maintain the existing landscaping, including paths, roads, gardens and other green spaces.
This will include following instruction from the Grounds Manager and Grounds Supervisor to develop and improve the grounds in terms of biodiversity and green space.
Main routine duties are leaf clearing, grass cutting, pruning of trees, shrubs and hedges, maintenance of herbaceous and decorative borders, gritting paths and roads in winter.
A full current driving license is required as you will need to visit the other properties serviced by GMS within the area. The Grounds team have access to leased vehicles which you will need a suitable license to operate.
About us
On 1st April 2018, Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) was launched as the wholly owned subsidiary for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust), delivering a managed estates and facilities service covering 17 services including catering, portering, domestics, estates maintenance and capital development.
Our vision is 'Together, exceptional every day', our mission 'excellence in service delivery' and our values are Listening, Excellence, Integrity and Inclusive.
In addition to the Trust sites, GMS also service a few healthcare related sites in Gloucester and you will develop the grounds service side of this activity.
GHNHSFT is a member of the NHS Forest.
Green Space and Biodiversity is an area of focus within our Green Plan.
GMS staff have access to a wide range of benefits including NHS staff discounts, creche facilities, salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles, cars, electronics etc. and discounted travel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Grounds person, 37.5 hours per week, based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester but with regular travel to all locations GMS have contracts.
Reporting to the Grounds Manager, Laura Phillips.
There are currently five staff members in the Grounds team and a few regular volunteers.
MAIN DUTIES
Following the work programme for grounds team
Regular routine tasks - leaf clearing, grass cutting, pruning of trees, shrubs and hedges, maintenance of herbaceous and decorative borders, gritting paths and roads in winter.
COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Communication skills - ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, local residents and all service users.
Working relationships - working closely with our Gloucester Royal Hospital Grounds team under the supervision of the Grounds Supervisor and Grounds Manager.
EFFORT, SKILLS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Skills - driving, use of garden tools. Good IT and digital skills including Microsoft Outlook and Office.
Physical Effort - requirement to frequently exert intense physical effort over short or long periods dependent upon task. Also moderate effort e.g. tree planting or use of lifting equipment.
Mental Effort - concentration when operating machinery
Emotional Effort - occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
Working Conditions - site visits and working outdoors in all weather and temperatures. Occasional exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions e.g. removal of drug use equipment from the grounds or pest control hazards such as dead birds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Grounds person, 37.5 hours per week, based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester but with regular travel to all locations GMS have contracts.
Reporting to the Grounds Manager, Laura Phillips.
There are currently five staff members in the Grounds team and a few regular volunteers.
MAIN DUTIES
Following the work programme for grounds team
Regular routine tasks - leaf clearing, grass cutting, pruning of trees, shrubs and hedges, maintenance of herbaceous and decorative borders, gritting paths and roads in winter.
COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Communication skills - ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, local residents and all service users.
Working relationships - working closely with our Gloucester Royal Hospital Grounds team under the supervision of the Grounds Supervisor and Grounds Manager.
EFFORT, SKILLS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Skills - driving, use of garden tools. Good IT and digital skills including Microsoft Outlook and Office.
Physical Effort - requirement to frequently exert intense physical effort over short or long periods dependent upon task. Also moderate effort e.g. tree planting or use of lifting equipment.
Mental Effort - concentration when operating machinery
Emotional Effort - occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
Working Conditions - site visits and working outdoors in all weather and temperatures. Occasional exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions e.g. removal of drug use equipment from the grounds or pest control hazards such as dead birds.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a full driving license
Desirable
- City and Guilds Two in Horticulture or equivalent
- PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates would be an advantage
- Qualifications to use grounds equipment
- Chainsaw license or training
Experience
Essential
- Use of spraying equipment
- Using grounds equipment (strimmers, lawn mowers, chainsaws, blowers etc)
Desirable
- 2 years of practical experience in gardening, landscaping or similar industry
- Experience of working on amenity grounds
- Experience of following Health and Safety guidelines and risk assessments
Knowledge
Essential
- Use of both battery and fuel powered tools
- Ability to work well as a team as well as independently
Desirable
- Good horticultural knowledge of plant identification
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good technological skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a full driving license
Desirable
- City and Guilds Two in Horticulture or equivalent
- PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates would be an advantage
- Qualifications to use grounds equipment
- Chainsaw license or training
Experience
Essential
- Use of spraying equipment
- Using grounds equipment (strimmers, lawn mowers, chainsaws, blowers etc)
Desirable
- 2 years of practical experience in gardening, landscaping or similar industry
- Experience of working on amenity grounds
- Experience of following Health and Safety guidelines and risk assessments
Knowledge
Essential
- Use of both battery and fuel powered tools
- Ability to work well as a team as well as independently
Desirable
- Good horticultural knowledge of plant identification
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good technological skills
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).
