Gardener - Groundsperson

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Grounds person Gardeners to join University Hospitals of Leicester.

The role of the Gardener - Groundsperson is to provide a comprehensive Healthcare maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

To liaise with the Grounds Supervisor ensuring the efficient
operations of the grounds and gardens, winter gritting and
clearing snow at The University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL)
hospital sites.
To liaise with the Estates team in order to facilitate
implementation of the grounds and gardening maintenance
work programme.
Bring to the attention of the Grounds Supervisor and/or
Team Leader any day to day personnel or management
issues that could impinge on the efficiency of the grounds
and gardening services.

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals.

We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.

Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do

They are:

• We focus on what matters most
• We treat others how we would like to be treated
• We are passionate and creative in our work
• We do what we say we are going to do
• We are one team and we are best when we work together

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust )

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with;
Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff,

Estates Supervisors.

Estates Managers.

All Estates and Facilities staff across all disciplines.

External Agencies/ Specialist sub-contractors.

Emergency services.

KEY RESULT AREAS
Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance

Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures.

Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators.

Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line
manager.

To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors, contractors and staff.

Contribute to the operation of the CAFM system ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and information readily available.

Service Delivery & Development

Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets). To participate in regular team briefings.

Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role.

Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning

Responsible for liaising with the Senior Head Gardener to ensure appropriate systems are in place to evidence ongoing compliance with local and national policies as required for CQC standards.

Ensure effective monitoring of works undertaken to ensure compliance to statutory requirements across the estate.

Patient/Customer Service

Responsible for ensuring that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered.

Regular contact with University of Leicester staff as required to perform
normal duties.

GENERAL

To communicate and liaise with staff from other departments or customers in order to arrange suitable times for the use of cutting equipment near open windows, pavements, roads or car parks and maintain good working relationships with other staff.

Provide notices to warn public and staff of work activity.

To develop a close working relationship with other members of the Estates Department and assist with advice on technical aspects including servicing of machinery.

To ensure effective communication with other members of the team and to participate in team meetings and briefings.

To contribute to the continual improvement of gardens and grounds on all UHL and community sites as required.

Control of garden machinery in a safe manner, reporting any faults to the estates management teams and not attempting to self-rectify until assessed or instructed to do so.

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