Gardener

Job summary

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic gardener to join our team on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will help maintain and improve the appearance of our gardens and outdoor spaces, ensuring they remain safe, tidy, and attractive throughout the year. Main duties of the job The work will be over a large geographical area.

You will be based at the Tickhill Road Site in Doncaster, work covers other hospitals, health centres, clinics and community homes in the Doncaster, Rotherham and North Lincolnshire areas.

The post holder will undertake a range of gardening duties both supervised and unsupervised and will be expected to assist others in performing their duties to a professional standard. In line with your work, you will regularly meet visitors to site, members of the public, patients and staff.

Post holders will be expected to always maintain the professional image of the trust and will be polite and courteous. main duties include: Grass cutting and lawn maintenance Weeding, pruning, and planting Hedge and shrub maintenance General garden upkeep and seasonal tasks Sweeping and clearing paths and outdoor areas Safe use and maintenance of gardening equipment

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation.

Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential Basic formal education (i.e. Comprehensive, Secondary School or equivalent) Desirable Formal training in Grounds / Gardens / forestry skills. City and Guilds Horticulture Spraying Certificate Chainsaw training or certification.

Experience Desirable Experience operating tractors and power driven mowers Previous experience of using Knowledge Desirable Knowledge of plants and how to look after them Knowledge of pests and diseases affecting plants/trees Skills/ Abilities Essential Able to work to a high standard with minimum supervision Confident, tactful, pleasant and flexible.

Self-Motivated and Proactive Able to lift bags of peat, compost etc. Additional

Requirements

Essential Reliable, Conscientious, Resourceful, Able to use initiative. Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area Desirable Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards Team worker, ability to get the co-operation of others.

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.