Job summaryPervious applicants need not applyThis is a fantastic opportunity to Team Lead the Grounds & Gardens team delivering the highest quality ground care in an inpatient mental health setting & wider estate.This is an amazing job for someone who is passionate about parks and gardens and is driven to improve standards and patient experience. The Team Leader is responsible for a team focused on delivering day to day gardening operations within the Broadmoor Hospital Estate that includes intensive planting, open grassland, woodland & ecologically sensitive areas. The successful Team Leader will manage and organise staff so that they are working productively and safely to ensure that the green spaces are managed to the best possible standards with the resources available.Previous applicants need not apply.Main duties of the jobSupport the Grounds & Gardens Supervisor in all delegated management & record keeping tasks and to check and submit all paperwork as required ensuring that it is accurate, on time and compliantActively work with & support Grounds & Garden staff and report back to line manager, covering a wide range of landscape & hospital requirements.To audit the quality of hospital grounds & associated garden maintenance, staff performance & adherence to work schedules, report back to the Grounds & Gardens Supervisor.To ensure that personnel are working safely & following strict security requirements at all times and that all incidents and near misses are reported and measures put in place to mitigate against these, following all Trust policies & procedures.About usWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialGood knowledge of operational gardening and grounds work acquired through training (e.g. C&G Level 3 NVQ Amenity Horticulture or equivalent)Ongoing professional development.Full drivers licenceDesirableCOSHH awareness Pesticide Application PA1, PA2 PA6IOSHH Risk ManagementExperienceEssential1 / 2 years post qualification experience in horticulture or relevant discipline.Experience supervising and managing staff in grounds and gardening teams. Minimum of 2 yearsStrong administrative skillsUnderstanding of training paths relating to horticulture.Monitoring & auditing outcomes.Experience in the use of IT systems/ databasesDesirableWorked within an NHS or related mental health setting.Good knowledge of grounds maintenance.Safe use & operation of tools/ equipment.Good plant care knowledge.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameWest London NHS TrustAddressBroadmoor HospitalCrowthorneRG45 7ETEmployer's websitehttps://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)