Gardener - Groundsperson

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

The role of the Gardener - Grounds person 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.

You will 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 carry out planned and reactive maintenance task to a high standard that is commensurate with the skills and experience for the role.
• The post holder will be reporting, on a day to day basis, to the Estates Supervisor and maintenance managers.
• 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.
  
  

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We Have Four Primary Goals

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
  
  

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
  
  

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rob Connolly Job title: Regional Estates Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07500 784876