Grounds & Gardens Supervisor

The core duty of the role is to supervise grounds & gardens team members and contractors, provide practical instruction to staff and contractors and to act mentor for team members and apprentices to assist in their development and to compile and monitor training programmes. Ensure the grounds of the hospital are tidy and welcoming to patients and visitors. Maintain operate & review the pre-planned maintenance programs to review & revises procedures and working practices where required. The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with; Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff, Estates Supervisors. Estates Managers. All Estates and Facilities staff across all disciplines. External Agencies/ Specialist sub-contractors. Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures. Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators. Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager. To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors, contractors and staff., The main duties of this role is:

• to lead a team of staff to ensure the grounds and gardens of the Leicester Royal Infirmary are kept clean and presentable
• to proactively make improvements to the garden areas developing layouts and planting selection
• organise seasonal plant and shrub ordering and procurement
• planning machine and equipment maintenance schedules
• ensure the staff are working in a safe manner and support them with any training requirements
  
  Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust