Job summary

We are appointing to the role of a Gardener to join our Estates Team at Northgate Hospital.

This vacancy includes an attractive £2.5K welcome bonus- a Rewarding Welcome for a Rewarding Career.

*Terms and conditions apply: Specifics to be discussed at interview.

*Incentiveis not applicable to internal staff

Main duties of the job

To undertake the repair, maintenance and inspection of all external grounds and gardens associated with the Trust and its external contracts. This would include grounds and gardens planting materials and equipment in accordance with relevant legislative standards and operational procedures to ensure the external grounds of the site(s) provide a safe environment for patients, public and staff.

Be expected to produce work to a consistently high standard of work across the whole range of duties and applications required.

Shall be prepared to undertake additional training in order to fulfil the requirements of the post, satisfy new regulations/legislation or to further to develop the duties.

To participate in the out of hours and weekend on call rota, carrying out repairs gritting and snow clearing at designated owned or occupied Trust properties. To be flexible in the provision of cover when colleagues on the rota are unavailable (holidays/sickness). To participate in the Estates Department return to work system, this may necessitate returning to work to attend to emergency situations, which can't be dealt with solely by the on-call craftsman. This will require the post holder to have there contact telephone number made available to the Estates on-call Officer.

About us

NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.

We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.

We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.

We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.

We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Pay: Band A (£12.36 per hour)

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Pay: Band A (£12.36 per hour)

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Able to work under minimum supervision and follow legislative and operational policies and procedures
Produce work to a consistently high standard across the whole range of duties and applications required.
Must demonstrate good understanding of health & safety procedures
Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Experience

Essential

Previous appropriate working experience in grounds maintenance including the safe use of tools and equipment associated with the grounds and gardens department

Desirable

Experience of using weed killing equipment and ensuring all COSSH regulations are followed

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ at Level 2

Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Able to work under minimum supervision and follow legislative and operational policies and procedures
Produce work to a consistently high standard across the whole range of duties and applications required.
Must demonstrate good understanding of health & safety procedures
Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Experience

Essential

Previous appropriate working experience in grounds maintenance including the safe use of tools and equipment associated with the grounds and gardens department

Desirable

Experience of using weed killing equipment and ensuring all COSSH regulations are followed

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ at Level 2

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NTW Solutions Limited
Address

Northgate Hopspital

Morepth

NE61 3BP

Employer's website

NTW Solutions Limited

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