Main area Gardner Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 0700-1500) Job ref 388-7460139-CORP
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay And South Devon Trust Town Torquay Salary £24,465 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/10/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
A gardener in the NHS plays a vital role in maintaining the outdoor spaces of hospitals and healthcare facilities, helping to create calm, welcoming environments for patients, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and maintaining flower beds
Planting, weeding, and seasonal landscaping
Sweeping paths, clearing snow/ice, and ensuring safe walkways
Designing and creating therapeutic garden areas for patient wellbeing
Occasionally combining duties with caretaking or estates maintenance
Skills & Qualities Needed
Interest in horticulture and working outdoors in all weather
Physical fitness for manual tasks like digging and lifting
Ability to use hand and power tools safely
Good communication and teamwork skills
An eye for design and attention to detail
Main duties of the job
* To assist in grounds maintenance operations on the Torbay Hospital site and community sites; the sites provide diverse landscape which includes hard surfaced areas grass and woodland areas and a wide range of mixed borders and flower beds
* Provide top quality grounds maintenance service based on the principals of sound horticultural practise
* Provide a litter picking and litter bin emptying service where the grounds maintenance specification for individual sites requires it and in addition be prepared to pressure wash external areas on request
* Undertake regular maintenance to support the site safety requirements in line with health and safety policies
Working with colleagues in and friendly and supportive team, where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and ensures our diverse experiences are valued and respected.
Supporting our patients, staff and visitors in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Daily contact with:
oSite Services Manager
oMembers of the public/patients
oFrequency of contact – weekly
oStaff including works department staff, cleaners, porters and transport departmental staff
oClients (mental health)
·Monthly contact with:
oHospital League of Friends
oMedical and ward staff
oSustainability and Site Services LEAD
·Annual contact with:
External contractors working for the department
Person specification
Application Form Scoring
* Full Driving License
* Experience working in a team
* Good communication Skills
* Capable of pushing and lifting reasonable weights
* Tractor License
* Weed Spraying
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name John Hawkins Job title Environment and Waste Operations Manager Email address j.hawkins6@nhs.net Telephone number 07917957586
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