Job summary
An opportunity has
arisen to work in Bridgewater Community Equipment Service. As a member of the team, you will be part of a
service which provides medical equipment such as beds and mobility aids to
members of the public to enable them to be discharged from hospital or to stay
safely in their own place of residence.
You will need to be enthusiastic and
hardworking, and able to communicate with empathy, for example, when collecting
equipment from bereaved families. We are looking for someone who enjoys working
with others as part of a team to achieve a common goal.
Our team
has undergone a lot of change in the last few years, which has been very
positive. There is now investment in training and support for the workforce,
along with regular 1-1s with line managers. The job is a very active one, but
break times are given. There is nowhere on site to buy food but there are
plenty of outlets only a very short drive away. There is a kitchen with fridge
and microwave and a large rest room, and also lockers and a shower. There is
free on-site parking for staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder, as
part of a team, will be responsible for a number of tasks including delivering,
and setting up equipment in service users homes and collecting it when it is
no longer needed, along with various warehouse jobs such as stock control, assembly
of new equipment, and minor fault finding and correction. Health and safety
requirements are paramount, and training will be given on all aspects of the
role and how to do it in such a way that there is no harm to service users and
the workforce. The role has a physical element to it and you need to be able to
lift and manoeuvre items on wheels in and out of vans and houses.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To
drive the Trusts vehicle(s) in order to provide a delivery, collection and
exchange service. Installation of equipment in the service users homes
ensuring that due regard is given to manufacturers instructions and Health
& Safety Requirements.
To work
as part of a team dedicated to the provision of an efficient client orientated
logistics service
Please see job
description for greater depth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To
drive the Trusts vehicle(s) in order to provide a delivery, collection and
exchange service. Installation of equipment in the service users homes
ensuring that due regard is given to manufacturers instructions and Health
& Safety Requirements.
To work
as part of a team dedicated to the provision of an efficient client orientated
logistics service
Please see job
description for greater depth.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Logistics Delivery Service
- Warehouse Systems
- Handheld scanner, PDF
- Customer service
- Driving long and short wheelbase vans
- Health and Safety work practices
Desirable
- Understanding of medical equipment
- Installation and fitting of medical equipment in peoples homes
- Experience of manual handling of equipment
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Full Driving Licence
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Desirable
- Assembly and installation skills for equipment and components
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Knowledge of risk assessment management
- Able to work under pressure to deadlines in a physically demanding work environment
- Numerate, literate and able to follow documented Standard Operational Procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of infection prevention control
- Technical knowledge of powered and manual equipment
Relations
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship in your application form.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQII or city & Guilds or evidence of relevant practical experience in warehousing/logistics
- IT experience
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable), please state this on your application form
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Logistics Delivery Service
- Warehouse Systems
- Handheld scanner, PDF
- Customer service
- Driving long and short wheelbase vans
- Health and Safety work practices
Desirable
- Understanding of medical equipment
- Installation and fitting of medical equipment in peoples homes
- Experience of manual handling of equipment
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Full Driving Licence
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Desirable
- Assembly and installation skills for equipment and components
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Knowledge of risk assessment management
- Able to work under pressure to deadlines in a physically demanding work environment
- Numerate, literate and able to follow documented Standard Operational Procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of infection prevention control
- Technical knowledge of powered and manual equipment
Relations
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship in your application form.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQII or city & Guilds or evidence of relevant practical experience in warehousing/logistics
- IT experience
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable), please state this on your application form
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.
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
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).
