Job summary
Barnsley Integrated
Community Equipment Service (BICES) provides a wide range of social, health,
and medical device equipment, delivery, collection, and decontamination service
to support the care need of service users, living within the Barnsley area.
The
role of Driver / Fitter is responsible for ensuring that equipment is safely
delivered, collected, and fitted within clients homes. The candidates must
have a keen awareness of health and safety with regard to the delivery of larger
/ heavier items of equipment.
Dexterity
and the use of hand tools associated with the safe installation of community
equipment are key attributes within these roles.
The
role requires a significant level of flexibility and support to ensure the
smooth running of the BICES service, and to work in other areas of the service
should the need arise. Post holders must be committed to providing a high
quality customer service.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Main duties of the job
The successful
candidate will:
Deal
directly with service users, carers and referring professionals in a sensitive
and considerate manner.
Have
a passion for making a difference to patients across Barnsley, supporting them
to live independently and safely within their own home or long term place of
residence.
Ensure
up to date technical knowledge of the assembly, safe usage, and fitting of
community equipment training and guidance will be provided.
Safely
set up and configure equipment including Dynamic Pressure Mattress Systems in
line with patient requirements, as prescribed by clinicians. Training will be provided.
Undertake
regular maintenance checks on vehicles, e.g., oil level, washer fluid, tyre
pressures etc.
Liaise
with members of the team to arrange delivery and collection schedules.
Be
responsive, where equipment needs to be delivered urgently in line with patient
care.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To provide a safe, effective delivery, collection and fitting service
relating to the provision of community equipment.
To work as part of a small team providing high quality, customer
focussed and effective delivery of equipment to service users in Barnsley.
To support the delivery of services in accordance with SWYPFT NHS equal
opportunities policy and anti-discriminatory practice.
KEY RESULT
AREAS:
The
postholder will:
1. Deal directly with vulnerable service users,
carers and referring professionals in a sensitive and considerate manner.
Lifting, handling and safe fitting of equipment
2. Please note
- the collection and delivery of equipment involves the daily moving and
handling of heavy items. Delivery to
service user homes is not always via easy access, that may include taking items
upstairs and of safely fitting equipment, often within confined/restrictive
spaces.
3. Ensure up
to date technical knowledge of the assembly, safe usage and the fitting of
community equipment items through both relevant training, and of the
recommended manufacturers guidelines. To provide instruction and guidance, on
the correct and safe use of newly installed equipment, to both service users
and their carers where necessary.
4. The safe
setting up and configuration of Dynamic Pressure Mattress systems, installed
within the community, to parameters which meet the requirement of both the
patient and of the prescribing clinician.
5. To ensure
that all equipment is fitted in a safe manner, and meets the purpose to which
it was prescribed, within the home environment. To remove equipment where in
the opinion of the post holder, patient safety could be compromised by
differing circumstances regarding its location within the home environment.
6. Ensure that
the transportation and handling of all community equipment items is undertaken
in accordance with SYNHSPFT infection control policies and guidance, including
the daily decontamination of the delivery vehicles interior.
7. Ensure a
safe working environment for all colleagues, service users and visitors, and to
comply at all times with relevant health and safety legislation, SWYNHSPFT
policies and guidance.
Vehicle use and maintenance
8. Maintain
the exterior and interior of the vehicles to ensure a clean condition, in
particular with reference to infection control standards.
9. Ensure a
high standard of driving skills and demonstrate courtesy to other road users.
10. Be aware and
take account of all relevant legislation in respect of vehicle safety
regulations and the operation of associated equipment, e.g. tail lifts.
11. Undertake
daily and weekly maintenance checks on vehicles, e.g. oil level, washer fluid,
tyre pressures etc.
12. Ensure any
defects or damage found on the vehicles is reported to the CES Operational
Manager.
13. Ensure all
loads are kept secure at all times to prevent damage to either the vehicles or
equipment.
14. Ensure that
vehicles are kept secure at all times in order to minimise the risk of theft or
damage.
Administrative duties
15. Ensure
deliveries and collections of equipment is documented (including recording of
relevant equipment parameters) and recorded as required and that these records
are safely returned to main office.
16. Maintain
vehicle use records, i.e. driver, date, time and mileage travelled.
17. To liaise
with Store staff regarding the daily scheduling for equipment deliveries and
collections.
18. Maintain
accurate use of Driver PDA/Bar code scanners and GPRS multi-drop receipting
devices.
Other duties
19. Undertake
training relevant to the successful fulfilment of the role, and in accordance
with SWYNHSPFT organisational and personal development needs.
20. Assist with
the induction and in-house training of new and existing staff.
21. Lead when
accompanied by General Assistants, Temporary or Agency staff with regards to
the safe fitting of equipment, health & safety, conduct and service.
22. The post
holder will be required to undertake any other duties according to the needs of
the service. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of
activities but rather an outline of the main areas of responsibility. Any reasonable changes will be discussed and
agreed with the post holder before any variations to the job description are
made. Other duties may include working in the Decontamination unit cleaning
equipment & warehouse duties including fork truck (after training) etc.
General
23. Demonstrate
a positive commitment to SWYPFT equal opportunities policy and guidelines.
24. Ensure
confidentiality on all matters relating to service users, and information
obtained during the course of employment.
25. Responsible
for working in accordance with all policies and procedures for the Community
Equipment Service and contributing to the development of good working practice.
1.1Care/service/function provision: The
postholder as a representative of the NHS/BICES is expected to comply in an
empathic, supportive and caring way, in the consideration of difficult circumstances, and to undertake
their job with dignity, and of a high standard to support patient requirement.
1.2
Working as part of a Team: The postholder is required to assemble and fit community
support equipment within a patient home environment in a safe way, with the
minimum of supervision. The postholder will be required to work as part of the
general BICES team, often undertaking duties that involve teamwork and
supporting the directives of the BICES service.
1.3 Managing
Self: The
postholder will be required to assemble and fit community support equipment
within a patient home environment in a safe way, with the minimum of
supervision. Differing environmental factors have to be taken into consideration,
as often equipment might be unsuitable of unsafe. It is at the discretion of
the postholder to ascertain if the equipment is suitable for the location (as
referred by the Clinician) and is fitted in a safe and correct manner. If
equipment is deemed unsuitable and unsafe, the postholder is expected to remove
the equipment. Equipment is often assembled within required parameters and
settings (i.e. height, weight, pressure etc.), and it is the discretion of the
postholder if this is undertaken correctly and within safe parameters of the
specified requirement. The postholder has the freedom to act should something
not be considered safe to install. Deadlines and prior arrangements have to be
organized (often to meet within designated timescales of referring
clinicians/carers at appropriate properties). No two jobs are the same and this
must also be considered by the postholder when planning their working day,
which has often to be changed (and other patients/clinicians notified
throughout the day) to meet this new requirement.
1.4 Management
Supervision and Support: The post
holder has no managerial supervision responsibility but is expected to be
involved in the training of potential new staff within the role. The postholder
is expected to undertake and compliance of the SWYT Personal Development Review
process.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To provide a safe, effective delivery, collection and fitting service
relating to the provision of community equipment.
To work as part of a small team providing high quality, customer
focussed and effective delivery of equipment to service users in Barnsley.
To support the delivery of services in accordance with SWYPFT NHS equal
opportunities policy and anti-discriminatory practice.
KEY RESULT
AREAS:
The
postholder will:
1. Deal directly with vulnerable service users,
carers and referring professionals in a sensitive and considerate manner.
Lifting, handling and safe fitting of equipment
2. Please note
- the collection and delivery of equipment involves the daily moving and
handling of heavy items. Delivery to
service user homes is not always via easy access, that may include taking items
upstairs and of safely fitting equipment, often within confined/restrictive
spaces.
3. Ensure up
to date technical knowledge of the assembly, safe usage and the fitting of
community equipment items through both relevant training, and of the
recommended manufacturers guidelines. To provide instruction and guidance, on
the correct and safe use of newly installed equipment, to both service users
and their carers where necessary.
4. The safe
setting up and configuration of Dynamic Pressure Mattress systems, installed
within the community, to parameters which meet the requirement of both the
patient and of the prescribing clinician.
5. To ensure
that all equipment is fitted in a safe manner, and meets the purpose to which
it was prescribed, within the home environment. To remove equipment where in
the opinion of the post holder, patient safety could be compromised by
differing circumstances regarding its location within the home environment.
6. Ensure that
the transportation and handling of all community equipment items is undertaken
in accordance with SYNHSPFT infection control policies and guidance, including
the daily decontamination of the delivery vehicles interior.
7. Ensure a
safe working environment for all colleagues, service users and visitors, and to
comply at all times with relevant health and safety legislation, SWYNHSPFT
policies and guidance.
Vehicle use and maintenance
8. Maintain
the exterior and interior of the vehicles to ensure a clean condition, in
particular with reference to infection control standards.
9. Ensure a
high standard of driving skills and demonstrate courtesy to other road users.
10. Be aware and
take account of all relevant legislation in respect of vehicle safety
regulations and the operation of associated equipment, e.g. tail lifts.
11. Undertake
daily and weekly maintenance checks on vehicles, e.g. oil level, washer fluid,
tyre pressures etc.
12. Ensure any
defects or damage found on the vehicles is reported to the CES Operational
Manager.
13. Ensure all
loads are kept secure at all times to prevent damage to either the vehicles or
equipment.
14. Ensure that
vehicles are kept secure at all times in order to minimise the risk of theft or
damage.
Administrative duties
15. Ensure
deliveries and collections of equipment is documented (including recording of
relevant equipment parameters) and recorded as required and that these records
are safely returned to main office.
16. Maintain
vehicle use records, i.e. driver, date, time and mileage travelled.
17. To liaise
with Store staff regarding the daily scheduling for equipment deliveries and
collections.
18. Maintain
accurate use of Driver PDA/Bar code scanners and GPRS multi-drop receipting
devices.
Other duties
19. Undertake
training relevant to the successful fulfilment of the role, and in accordance
with SWYNHSPFT organisational and personal development needs.
20. Assist with
the induction and in-house training of new and existing staff.
21. Lead when
accompanied by General Assistants, Temporary or Agency staff with regards to
the safe fitting of equipment, health & safety, conduct and service.
22. The post
holder will be required to undertake any other duties according to the needs of
the service. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of
activities but rather an outline of the main areas of responsibility. Any reasonable changes will be discussed and
agreed with the post holder before any variations to the job description are
made. Other duties may include working in the Decontamination unit cleaning
equipment & warehouse duties including fork truck (after training) etc.
General
23. Demonstrate
a positive commitment to SWYPFT equal opportunities policy and guidelines.
24. Ensure
confidentiality on all matters relating to service users, and information
obtained during the course of employment.
25. Responsible
for working in accordance with all policies and procedures for the Community
Equipment Service and contributing to the development of good working practice.
1.1Care/service/function provision: The
postholder as a representative of the NHS/BICES is expected to comply in an
empathic, supportive and caring way, in the consideration of difficult circumstances, and to undertake
their job with dignity, and of a high standard to support patient requirement.
1.2
Working as part of a Team: The postholder is required to assemble and fit community
support equipment within a patient home environment in a safe way, with the
minimum of supervision. The postholder will be required to work as part of the
general BICES team, often undertaking duties that involve teamwork and
supporting the directives of the BICES service.
1.3 Managing
Self: The
postholder will be required to assemble and fit community support equipment
within a patient home environment in a safe way, with the minimum of
supervision. Differing environmental factors have to be taken into consideration,
as often equipment might be unsuitable of unsafe. It is at the discretion of
the postholder to ascertain if the equipment is suitable for the location (as
referred by the Clinician) and is fitted in a safe and correct manner. If
equipment is deemed unsuitable and unsafe, the postholder is expected to remove
the equipment. Equipment is often assembled within required parameters and
settings (i.e. height, weight, pressure etc.), and it is the discretion of the
postholder if this is undertaken correctly and within safe parameters of the
specified requirement. The postholder has the freedom to act should something
not be considered safe to install. Deadlines and prior arrangements have to be
organized (often to meet within designated timescales of referring
clinicians/carers at appropriate properties). No two jobs are the same and this
must also be considered by the postholder when planning their working day,
which has often to be changed (and other patients/clinicians notified
throughout the day) to meet this new requirement.
1.4 Management
Supervision and Support: The post
holder has no managerial supervision responsibility but is expected to be
involved in the training of potential new staff within the role. The postholder
is expected to undertake and compliance of the SWYT Personal Development Review
process.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in either a Technical or Health Care discipline.
TRAINING
Essential
- Undertaken Community Equipment product / technical installation training.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability to lift and manage large/ bulky equipment items, i.e. hoists and beds on a daily basis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with general public.
Desirable
- Experience of working with vulnerable service user groups. (1)
- Experience of warehouse environment. (4)
- Experience of Multi-drop deliveries and using Barcode / Receipting scanners. (3)
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to maintain high standard of driving.
- Ability to drive box vans and similar sized vehicles safely.
- Awareness of health and safety regulations.
- Commitment to high quality customer service.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Ability to assemble equipment items in line with all manufacturers and SWYPFT guidelines.
- Good team worker.
- Ability to deliver concise instruction to all service users on the safe use of newly installed equipment.
- An awareness of patient safety, within the home environment, and of the safe installation of equipment. To remove equipment where appropriate, and to relay any concern that patient safety is compromised.
- Ability to install/adjust/inflate equipment to specified parameters, to meet the needs of the patient.
Desirable
- Knowledge of community/social equipment. (2)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Current clean driving licence.
- Willingness to undergo training as necessary for the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in either a Technical or Health Care discipline.
TRAINING
Essential
- Undertaken Community Equipment product / technical installation training.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability to lift and manage large/ bulky equipment items, i.e. hoists and beds on a daily basis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with general public.
Desirable
- Experience of working with vulnerable service user groups. (1)
- Experience of warehouse environment. (4)
- Experience of Multi-drop deliveries and using Barcode / Receipting scanners. (3)
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to maintain high standard of driving.
- Ability to drive box vans and similar sized vehicles safely.
- Awareness of health and safety regulations.
- Commitment to high quality customer service.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Ability to assemble equipment items in line with all manufacturers and SWYPFT guidelines.
- Good team worker.
- Ability to deliver concise instruction to all service users on the safe use of newly installed equipment.
- An awareness of patient safety, within the home environment, and of the safe installation of equipment. To remove equipment where appropriate, and to relay any concern that patient safety is compromised.
- Ability to install/adjust/inflate equipment to specified parameters, to meet the needs of the patient.
Desirable
- Knowledge of community/social equipment. (2)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Current clean driving licence.
- Willingness to undergo training as necessary for the post.
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.
