Important Job Application Information
Thank you for your interest in NHS Tayside vacancies.
Please see below Job Description/Specification and General Conditions of Service.
Your Application Form must be completed in full. Please note copies of Curriculum Vitae, Qualifications and Course Certificates will not be accepted at this stage.
Please return your completed Application Form to (quoting the Post Reference Number in the subject box) or to the postal address given on the General Conditions of Service.
All completed applications are held in Human Resources until the closing date. After the closing date a panel will meet to prepare an interview shortlist. Once this decision has been made, all shortlisted applicants will be emailed to invite them to attend for interview. It is important that you check your emails regularly, including your spam/junk box.
This process takes approximately six weeks. Therefore, if you have not been contacted regarding interview within six weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful and you will receive no further correspondence from Human Resources.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:-
Find out more about living and working in Tayside at:
www.dundeecity.gov.uk
www.angus.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
NHS TAYSIDE – AGENDA FOR CHANGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION / Job Title / Gardener Band 3Department(s)/Location / NHS Tayside Property Department Grounds Division
Number of job holders / 1
2. JOB PURPOSE
The Post Holder will provide Grounds Maintenance/Gardening Services to meet the needs of the Service.To Maintain the Grounds, Roads and Paths within all Property’s of the Organisation in order that they are kept in a Safe and Presentable condition, and to contribute to the maintenance of the Building Fabric within the Organisation.
3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION Grounds Maintenance Manager (Tayside)
[Grounds Supervisor
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Chargehand
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Post Holder Gardener
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Seasonal Gardener-- --- Outside Contractor
4. SCOPE AND RANGE
To perform work including activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine.Responsible for maintenance of grounds, roads and paths including landscaping improvements at:-
All site(s) maintained by NHST throughout Tayside
5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Induction Standards & Code of ConductYour performance must comply with the national Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers Nov 2010 and the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers
To work with Hazardous Equipment taking all Safety measures to prevent Danger, Avoid Injury, and Prevent Damage to Equipment
· To participate in the operation of Gardening Planned Maintenance Schemes.
· To undertake essential Grounds repair work and general maintenance activities under the instruction of the Grounds Supervisor to include:- Grass Cutting, Hedge Trimming, Shrub Pruning, Weeding and Spray Weed Killing, Litter Picking and Road Sweeping, Clearing Road Gullies, Planting Shrubs and Bedding Out Plants, Making Safe Small Trees and Clearing Leaves, Landscaping Improvements, Winter Snow and Ice clearing/Gritting of Roads and Footpaths, Transporting Materials/Green Wastes
· To liase with the Grounds Supervisor regarding the Maintenance of Grounds, Roads and Paths, Equipment Failure and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.
· To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, Inspection, and Gardening in accordance with agreed procedures.
· Participate in an Out-of-Hours on-call service for snow clearing and gritting on roads and footpaths during winter months 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
· To complete all Report Sheets, and Log Books as necessary.
· To follow and work from Landscape drawings and Manufacturers Specifications with reference to the Grounds Supervisor when necessary.
· To use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
· To carry Communication Devices (Mobile Phones and/or Two way Radios) to facilitate immediate response to Emergences.
· To undertake General Inspections and Minor Routine Maintenance of Gardening Machinery (Tractors, Lawnmowers, Strimmers).
· Carry out Grounds Improvement/Alteration work.
· To work with and assist other Estates staff in Excavation works, Laying/Lifting Paving Slabs, using Tractors and Trailers.
· Follow polices’ procedures, statuary guidelines, and codes of practice as relevant and propose changes to working practices for own work area.
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
· Ability to understand technical information.· Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team while fostering positive co-operative relationships with other estates groups and departments.
· Good Communication Skills.
· To project a positive and professional manner and attitude at all times.
· To be adaptable to change within the organization.
· Energetic, dynamic and positive approach to challenging situations.
· Self motivated, flexible, adaptable and innovative.
· To guide and support Trainees and Labourers.
· To Liaise with and Assist Contractors.
7. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Recognized and registered apprenticeship in grounds maintenance.Plus
National Certificate in Horticulture.
Or
SVQ ,2 in horticulture or agriculture./ L2 IVQ Tech Cert Motor Vehicle Systems
Or
City and Guilds Certificate in Grounds Maintenance.
Or
Equivalent Approved Qualification, or in special circumstances equivalent experience.
And
Experience and Training, which will be appropriate to satisfy the necessary academic standards, required.
To have a working knowledge of the following
· Lifting and Handling Techniques, CPR Training, Asbestos Awareness, Confined Spaces, Fire Safety and Health & Safety at Work.
· Safe use of Pesticide Spraying Equipment (after appropriate training).
· Safe use of Tractors, Trailers, Hedge Cutter, Leaf Blower, Strimmers, Lawnmowers and ride-on mowers (after appropriate training).
The post holder will attend training establishments and on the job training sessions as necessary.
ESSENTIAL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Responsibility for Records Management.
All records created in the course of the business of NHS Tayside are corporate records and are public records under the terms of the Public Records (Scotland) Act 1937. This includes email messages and other electronic records. It is your responsibility to ensure that you keep appropriate records of your work in NHS Tayside .and manage those records in keeping with the NHS Tayside Records Management Policy and with any guidance produced by NHS Tayside specific to your employment.
Also
· Safe Use of Complex Equipment: - Tractors, Ride-on Mowers, Lawnmowers, Rotavators, Hedge Trimmers, Leaf Blowers, Chemical Sprayers, Gritters and Snowploughs.
· Maintain using relevant Tools and Equipment Existing Grounds, Roads and Paths: - Grass Areas. Trees, Shrub Areas, Planters, Landscaped Areas, Roads, Pavements and Paths.
· Install and Arrange as required: - New Landscaped Areas, Paths, Planted Areas, and Indoor Planters.
9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
· The post holder is required to lift, pull and push a variety of pieces of equipment, which at times can be in excess of 15 kilos. for example tractor attachments’, waste bins, barrows, hand held machinery.· Periods of Intense Physical Effort: - Manual Digging/Excavation work, Tree/Hedge cutting, Loading trailers, lifting sacks/Paving Slabs.
Manual Digging/Excavation work, Tree/Hedge cutting, Loading Gritters, Snow Clearing, Lifting Salt Sacks/Paving Slabs.
· Periods of Mental Effort: - Controlling Tractors in confined Spaces and during snowclearing, Accurate Tree/Hedge cutting, Plant and Plant Disease/Pest Identification.
· Working in Confined Spaces: - Working in Wooded Areas, Enclosed built –up areas.
· Working in Hazardous Areas; - Working at Heights/Steep Banking, Using Cutting tools, Using Chemicals/Spray Weed Killer, Using Flammable Liquids (Oil, Petrol, Diesel), Cleaning up Animal Faeces.
· Working in Dusty/Dirty/High/Low Temperature Areas: - Muddy/Wet conditions, Working Outside, Snow and Ice clearing in extreme conditions, Noisy equipment.
· Postholder to give their undivided attention at all times when carrying out their duties.
10. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
Apply skills judgement and experience to plan and organise own workload and prioritise solutions which will minimise grounds related hazards to patients, staff, visitors and themselves within the properties of the Organization.Operate Unsupervised and use own Initiative to establish the condition of Grounds, Roads and Paths and to Determine Remedial Action required, reporting to Supervisor when necessary.
11. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB
Maintaining standards at all properties under remit especially during periods of adverse weather.Ensuring the Grounds, Roads and Paths are kept in a safe condition, for Staff, Patients and Visitors, during winter weather conditions. Remaining up to date with the advances of technology in all aspects of ground maintenance, machinery and chemical solutions through training and development.
Person Specification
POST REF NO:
/P/FM/43
JOB TITLE/BAND:
/Gardener Band 3
LOCATION: / Property Dept. Tayside WideHOURS: /
37.5 hrs / week
CRITERIA / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE / METHOD OF EVALUATIONQUALIFICATIONS:
(Training; Research; Publications) / Completion of Recognised Apprenticeship
Or Approved qualification or experience and training in horticulture SVQ1,2.
Hold a current Pesticide Certificate-Pa1 & 6a and or Pa 2
Hold a full clean driving license / To have had training in lifting and handling, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, restraint systems and platforms and any formal health and safety training courses.
Hold a full clean (provisional) driving license’ / Application form
Review / validate original certificates
Interview process
EXPERIENCE: / A basic theoretical awareness and a good practical knowledge of horticulture / agriculture including grounds maintenance. An awareness of all relevant rules, regulations and best practice, with regard to health and safety. –COSHH & Risk Assessments / Several years experience in a horticultural or agricultural trade environment.
Or, attainment through SVQ in horticulture or similar industry
Risk assessor training achievement. / Application Form
Confirmation of Returned references
Interview process
KNOWLEDGE &
SKILLS: / Good basic knowledge of general grounds maintenance & also repair, of tools and equipment. Be prepared to carry out day to day maintenance of all associated plant and equipment and driving duties / · Basic IT skills
· / Application Form
Interview process
PERSONAL QUALITIES: / Good communicator, with Colleagues and general public. Pleasant manner, positive attitude, self motivated. flexible in regard to times of priority service needs / Willingness to learn new skills / Interview process & candidates response’s
OTHER:
(eg travel across Tayside) / · Participate in Out of Hours calls.
· Be prepared to work within locations throughout NHS Tayside / Self-motivated and willing to share ideas with other team members.
Willing to engage in self and peer critique. / Interview process & candidates response’s
General Conditions of Service
POST REF NO: P/FM/43
JOB TITLE/GRADE: Gardener – Band 3
LOCATION: Ninewells / Kings Cross Hospital, Dundee
Conditions of Service
/ The terms and conditions of service for this post are those determined by the NHS Staff Council.Remuneration / The current salary scale for the post is £17,760 to £20,727 per annum (pro rata for part-time staff). Placing on the scale on appointment is normally at the minimum but may be higher subject to verification of previous relevant service.
Salary is paid monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.
Hours of Duty / The hours of the post are 37.5 per week.
Start and finish times will be determined by the needs of the service.
Superannuation / Membership of the NHS Superannuation Scheme is not compulsory but is open to all staff between the ages of 16 and 70 (65 in some instances).
The contributions paid are a percentage of superannuable pay, which is essentially basic pay excluding, for example, overtime or travelling expenses.
Contribution rates with effect from 01.04.17 are as follows:
Annual Pensionable Pay
(Full-time equivalent) / Contribution
Up to £16,528 / 5.2%
£16,529 to £22,217 / 5.8%
£22,218 to £27,634 / 7.3%
£27,635 to £50,971 / 9.5%
£50,972 to £72,770 / 12.7%
£72,771 to £113,625 / 13.7%
£113,626 and above / 14.7%
Contributions are subject to tax relief and reduced National Insurance contributions. NHS Tayside also makes a substantial contribution towards scheme benefits – currently around 14% of basic pay.
Annual Leave / On appointment = 27 days (pro rata for part-time Staff) or 5.4 weeks per year.
After 5 years aggregated service = 29 days (pro rata for part-time staff) or 5.8 weeks per year
After 10 years aggregated service = 33 days (pro rata for part-time staff) or 6.6 weeks per year
Public Holidays = 8 days (pro rata for part-time staff) or 1.6 weeks per year
References / All offers of appointment are subject to receipt of two satisfactory references.
Occupational Health Clearance / All offers of appointment to new entrants to the National Health Service are subject to a medical examination. Medical examinations are arranged and undertaken by Occupational Health (OH).
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003 / All current or spent criminal convictions, cautions, warnings or any case pending must be disclosed prior to commencing in employment as detailed on the application form.
Please note that having a conviction will not automatically debar you from obtaining employment with NHS Tayside. Careful consideration will be given to the relevance of the offence to the particular post in question. However, if you are appointed, and it is found that you did not reveal a previous conviction your employment may be terminated.
Disclosure Scotland / Not required
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 /
It is a criminal offence for an employer to employ anyone who does not have permission to live or work in the UK.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to produce specific original documentation at interview e.g. Passport, or full birth certificate together with an official document giving the applicants permanent National Insurance Number and name issued by a Government Agency or a previous employer, as well as photocopies of these documents.Professional Registration/
Induction Standards &
Code of Conduct / New entrants to NHS Tayside will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) in Scotland and comply with the Code of Conduct for HCSWs throughout your employment.
Internal candidates will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for HCSWs
Smoking Policy / NHS Tayside operates a No Smoking Policy and smoking is prohibited within NHS premises and grounds.
Fair Processing Notice / NHS Tayside is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end may use the information you provide on your Application Form for the prevention and detection of fraud. It may also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes. For further information see: http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/YourRights/NationalFraudInitiative/index.htmor .
Applications / Completed forms should be returned to:
quoting the job reference in the subject line
or
to HR & OD Directorate, NHS Tayside, Management Offices, Perth Royal Infirmary, PH1 1NX
By closing date of Friday 14 July 2017
All shortlisted applicants will be emailed to invite them to attend for interview. It is important that you check your emails regularly, including your spam/junk box.
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