Job summary
- Main area
- Gardener Groundsperson
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-CP-0748
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tickhill Road Site
- Town
- Doncaster South Yorkshire
- Salary
- £26,299.62 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Gardener
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
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 maintenanceWorking for our organisation
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:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic formal education (i.e. Comprehensive, Secondary School or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Formal training in Grounds / Gardens / forestry skills.
- City and Guilds Horticulture
- Spraying Certificate
- Chainsaw training or certification.
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience operating tractors and power driven mowers
- Previous experience of using
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of plants and how to look after them
- Knowledge of pests and diseases affecting plants/trees
Skills/ Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Reliable, Conscientious, Resourceful, Able to use initiative.
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
Desirable criteria
- Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
- Team worker, ability to get the co-operation of others.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ian Higgins
- Job title
- Environmental and Waste Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07900210847
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