Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Wheelchair Repair Technician/Storekeeper

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Wheelchair Repair Technician/Storekeeper who has the enthusiasm and drive to assist in providing and improving services for users. We require individuals with a good general education to NVQ3 level in a relevant Mechanical/Electrical Discipline, or equivalent, along with basic computer knowledge. The post holder will work as an active member of the Service to provide a high quality, efficient and effective support to a Multi Disciplinary Clinical Team. They will carry out comprehensive repairs, maintenance and modifications of manual and powered wheelchairs and associated equipment, including postural seating, along with storekeeping support to the Shropshire Wheelchair and Posture Service. This work takes place in the service workshop and stores, clients' homes, and other properties, within the current catchment area of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Integrated Care System.

Please note this vacancy may clos early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your applicaiton early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

Individuals need to be able to work with minimal direct supervision, requiring independent decision making and initiative, with a high degree of flexibility to meet the needs of the service. They also need to be able to correctly interpret information received from the team, be able to work as part of a team, be organised and prioritise incoming demands. We are looking for someone with good communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills with the ability to gain rapport at all levels demonstrating empathy, understanding and discretion when dealing with service users. Also, a proven ability to use tools with dexterity and co-ordination to carry out fine adjustments of a wide variety of wheelchairs and related equipment is necessary with the capability of moderate to heavy lifting and handling, ensuring that all functions are carried out efficiently. The successful applicant will be offered a structured and mentored period of training, including active encouragement for continuous professional development through attendance on specialist courses.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum with additional on-call payments

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-6596257-OPS

Job locations

Shropshire Rehabilitation Centre

Lancaster Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 3NJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above - or equivalent qualification.
  • NVQ Level 3 in a Mechanical/Electrical Discipline

Experience

Essential

  • At least 3 years experience in an equivalent role.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good Communication skills. Computer literate

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team as well as independently. Self-motivated and able to take own initiative.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Capable of moderate to heavy lifting and handling. Ability to use tools with dexterity and co-ordination to carry out fine adjustments of a wide variety of wheelchairs. Regular use of keyboard

Working Environment

Essential

  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above - or equivalent qualification.
  • NVQ Level 3 in a Mechanical/Electrical Discipline

Experience

Essential

  • At least 3 years experience in an equivalent role.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good Communication skills. Computer literate

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team as well as independently. Self-motivated and able to take own initiative.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Capable of moderate to heavy lifting and handling. Ability to use tools with dexterity and co-ordination to carry out fine adjustments of a wide variety of wheelchairs. Regular use of keyboard

Working Environment

Essential

  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Shropshire Rehabilitation Centre

Lancaster Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 3NJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Shropshire Rehabilitation Centre

Lancaster Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 3NJ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Wheelchair Service Manager

Krystyn Jarvis

krys.jarvis@nhs.net

07773259424

Details

Date posted

30 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum with additional on-call payments

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-6596257-OPS

Job locations

Shropshire Rehabilitation Centre

Lancaster Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 3NJ


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