Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gardener

The closing date is 26 June 2025

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Job summary

Closing Date:26.06.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 27.06.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 07.07.25

The Trust is looking to recruit a Gardener to join the Grounds & Gardens Team.

The postholder will deal with all types of gardening duties to enhance and maintain the appearance of the Trust's grounds.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to carry out both routine and urgent grounds maintenance duties in an efficient and effective manner to support successful delivery of a customer focussed estate maintenance service for the Trust.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7259696

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in gardening/horticulture

Desirable

  • Previous experience in use of tractor/Land Rover & other gardening machinery

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication Skills
  • Good customer care skills
  • Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, including snow clearing duties.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic numeric & literacy skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in gardening/horticulture

Desirable

  • Previous experience in use of tractor/Land Rover & other gardening machinery

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication Skills
  • Good customer care skills
  • Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, including snow clearing duties.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic numeric & literacy skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Manager

Paul Noble

paul.noble@bthft.nhs.uk

01274364444

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7259696

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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