Site Clearance Operative (XN02)

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY To work as a member of the Grounds and Gardens team, to maximise efficiency in the delivery of a high quality environment to the Trust. To maintain the external site areas in a clean and tidy condition. To sweep roads and footpaths, removing debris and litter etc. Working to standards laid down in Trust policies and legislation to provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff and visitors. ORGANISATIONAL CHART Estates Officer Head Gardener Gardener and Site Clearance Operative Essential Qualifications and Training: Formal Qualifications (CSE/GCSE) Current British Full Drivers Licence Essential Experience/Skills: Knowledge of Health & Safety, Moving & Handling, COSHH Use of Tools, Machinery & Equipment Ability to Communicate both Verbally & Written Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team Ability to carry out strenuous physical tasks and work in adverse weather conditions Dedicated to support the development of a high quality service Shows enthusiasm in regard to personal development Pleasant manner, smart clean appearance. Good time keeping Good organisational skills PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY a. Ensure the timely and correct performance of routine and periodic duties. b. Learn new techniques and undergo training as necessary. c. Ensure that the post holder maintains a high standard of personal hygiene, and are smart in their appearance and wear the correct form of uniform/protective clothing. d. Ensure that all information is collected and recorded in the event of any accident and that appropriate action is taken to prevent any similar occurrences. e. Keep the manager abreast of matters affecting the delivery of the service and to make recommendations on improvement. f. Utilise the Works Management System for recording, updating and auditing Estates records. g. Undertake snow clearing, and gritting and other routine winter duties. h. Liaise with the manager on staff welfare and related problems. i. Promote good housekeeping to ensure that the external hospital environment is kept clean and tidy ensuring timely removal of any refuse/rubbish including pressure washing and removal of blood, vomit, excreta and discarded hypodermic syringes and needles. j. Ensure that all equipment, machinery and materials are kept clean, properly maintained and in a good state of repair, reporting any defects immediately enabling use to maximum efficiency. k. Carry Trust communication devices to facilitate immediate response to urgent requests and emergency breakdowns l. Participate in appropriate on-call / shift rotas, subject to appropriate negotiations, and be prepared to work such hours that may be required in an emergency m. Assist with landscaping, including paving, walling etc. n. Interpret and work from all instructions and drawings o. Responsible for working with colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. p. Ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local policies and codes of practice including Health and Safety, COSHH and in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system. q. Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and appearance at all times whilst on duty. r. The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development and undertake all mandatory training required for the role particularly attending refresher training on an annual basis. s. The jobholder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. t. To complete all relevant daily documentation in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local codes of practice and quality control procedures. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. INFECTION CONTROL The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS To respect patient and Trust confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information. To work as part of the Estates Team in line with Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS i) PHYSICAL EFFORT: This job can involve prolonged periods of physical activity and therefore the post holder must be capable of undertaking such duties. These tasks are split up throughout the day but the staff member can spend long periods (approximately 2 hours) at a time doing one aspect of the job such as emptying waste bins around the trust. The job requires occasionally working with bodily fluids and sharps Frequent lifting weights [ up to 15kg] during shift e.g. Materials, Plant, Equipment, Waste Bins, Winter Snow Clearing & Gritting, Grounds Machinery Maintenance ii) MENTAL EFFORT: The job frequently requires working alone. Frequently required for concentration on most daily tasks when using potentially dangerous equipment Daily to drive tractor, electric vehicle, dumper etc iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT: The job frequently requires working alone. Occasional indirect exposure to distressing situations. Working in Clinical Areas where distressing or emotional situations may occur iv) WORKING CONDITIONS: The job requires the taking part on the adverse weather on-call rota as and when required. The job may require other duties to be carried out as may reasonably be required by line management commensurate with the grade of the post. Regular exposure to inclement and adverse weather conditions. Occasionally working with bodily fluids and sharps. Frequently require working alone. Occasional exposure to Hazards [eg Waste Matter, Pesticides, Chemical and Biological ] after appropriate training and using PPE