Job summary
The Building Maintenance Department at Southampton General Hospital require a qualified Painter & Decorator to join our dedicated team on this modern healthcare estate. To keep the essential services running 24/7 you will enjoy working on a wide range of Painting works Trust wide.
You will undertake routine painting and decorating work to all properties across the Trust including refurbishing areas and remedying day-to-day defects. You will also be required to carry out extra tasks but not limited to; including glazing repairs, as required. While working closely with other trades in a health care environment.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Opportunities exist to learn new vocational skills and techniques through specialised training throughout the modern healthcare estate. In addition we promote and support individual academic learning for future career development opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you will do:
- Work independently, without direct supervision or as part of a team and where appropriate, identifying any deficiencies and report them to the appropriate Team Leader.
- Communicate with the supervisor/line manager if the complexity of the defect is outside his individual skill level.
- Perform painting and decorating duties to an acceptable standard required by the Trust.
- Use a variety of manual tools required for painting and decorating duties.
- Ordering paint and consumables suitable for use in a healthcare environment.
What we are looking for:
- Driving license desirable.
- Be able to climb ladder.
- Be able to work at height.
Previous experience in an allied industry/application is desirable although not essential. Youll be required to demonstrate completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent at interview. The core elements of the job description require a good knowledge in respect of painting and decorating.
For a more detailed understanding of what this role entails, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you will do:
- Work independently, without direct supervision or as part of a team and where appropriate, identifying any deficiencies and report them to the appropriate Team Leader.
- Communicate with the supervisor/line manager if the complexity of the defect is outside his individual skill level.
- Perform painting and decorating duties to an acceptable standard required by the Trust.
- Use a variety of manual tools required for painting and decorating duties.
- Ordering paint and consumables suitable for use in a healthcare environment.
What we are looking for:
- Driving license desirable.
- Be able to climb ladder.
- Be able to work at height.
Previous experience in an allied industry/application is desirable although not essential. Youll be required to demonstrate completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent at interview. The core elements of the job description require a good knowledge in respect of painting and decorating.
For a more detailed understanding of what this role entails, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- NVQ 3, City and Guilds or equivalent experience in performing Painting and Decorating operations
- Full and clean driving licence
Desirable
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Relevant and recent experience in painting and decorating role
- Working at Heights & Manual handling
Desirable
- Experience of working within the Health Sector environment or similar (Local Council, University etc)
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary Estates & Facilities team
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- NVQ 3, City and Guilds or equivalent experience in performing Painting and Decorating operations
- Full and clean driving licence
Desirable
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Relevant and recent experience in painting and decorating role
- Working at Heights & Manual handling
Desirable
- Experience of working within the Health Sector environment or similar (Local Council, University etc)
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary Estates & Facilities team
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
