About this role
Job summary
We are appointing to the role of a Gardener to join our Estates Team at Northgate Hospital.
We can accept CV's, and we have an offline application form, just [email protected]
If you want any help with your application, please contact us.
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 digital teams support the vital systems the NHS relies on, 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 people from a culturally diverse background, 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Pay: Band A (£12.92 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
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Able to work under minimum supervision Produce work to a consistently high standard Able to follow operational policies and procedures Good understanding of health & safety procedures Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Desirable
Trained in the use of mobile work platforms
Experience Essential
Previous appropriate working experience in grounds maintenance Safe use of tools and equipment
Desirable
Experience of using weed killing equipment and ensuring all COSSH regulations are followed
Education and Qualifications Desirable
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
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 Hospital
Morpeth
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)