About this role
Job summary
The Band 4 Painter & Decorator is a skilled member of the HHCS Estates & Facilities Team, responsible for delivering a comprehensive painting and decorating service across the Trust's healthcare estate. The post-holder will undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and lifecycle works to ensure that clinical and non-clinical environments are safe, compliant, functional, and presented to a high professional standard that supports patient care and staff wellbeing.
Working with a high degree of autonomy and technical competence, the post-holder will carry out a full range of painting and decorating activities, including surface preparation, minor fabric and plaster repairs, application of specialist healthcare coatings, and working at height using approved access equipment. Work will be delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and agreed quality standards, with minimal supervision and with due regard to operational priorities.
As a skilled tradesperson, the Band 4 Painter & Decorator will also contribute to the wider objectives of the service by sharing expertise, supporting development of apprentices and trainees, and promoting high standards of workmanship, professionalism and customer-focused service delivery across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an NVQ Level 3 professional with the technical confidence to work independently from drawings and deliver high-standard finishes across our hospital sites. In this role, you will balance your craftsmanship with professional communication, ensuring a safe and compassionate environment for patients and staff while strictly following COSHH and infection control. You will be an active team player who embraces high standards of working and supports the growth of our workforce.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017
Job description Job responsibilities
Standard Trade Tasks: Carry out internal and external painting and decorating to a high craft standard. Surface Preparation: Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, filling, patch plastering, and caulking. Coatings Application: Apply various coatings including emulsion, oil-based, acrylic, varnish, primers, and sealers. Wallcoverings: Hang standard and wide-width wallcoverings. Fabric Maintenance: Undertake minor fabric repairs such as tile and grout touch-ups or applying sealant. Technical Competence: Maintain competent use of hand and power tools. Condition Assessment: Perform basic defect recognition and surface condition assessments. Equipment Use: Ensure the safe use of access equipment. Operational Flexibility: Work across various sites and participate in occasional out-of-hours or shift work as required. Professional Development: Complete mandatory training and maintain ongoing competence.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 Painting & Decorating COSHH/H&S awareness CPD Training and evidence
Desirable
PASMA Asbestos Awareness Additional fabric trade training
Experience Essential
Painting/decorating in commercial/public settings Working independently Meeting deadlines
Desirable
Healthcare environment experience CAFM use
Skills Essential
Good finishing standards Interpreting drawings Safe systems Tools competence Communication skills
Desirable
IT literacy Basic diagnostic skills
Other Essential
Motivated Organised Flexible Professional
Desirable
Calm under pressure
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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Basingstoke, Winchester, Andover
RG24 9NA
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)