Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to work in the
warehouse a Community Equipment Store.
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.
The role mainly involves being
in the warehouse, although there may be times when the post holder is asked to
support the delivery teams, going out to service users homes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder, as part of a team, will be responsible for a number of
warehouse jobs such as stock control, picking for delivery, booking in and
assembly of new equipment, stock management, taking equipment from refurb and
putting it back into stock, 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. Handheld devices are used at all
stages of processes. There will also be use of a forklift truck and a wave
machine.
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 work as part of a dedicated
team to assist in the decontamination of medical equipment that has been
returned to stores from use within the Community. To ensure that the equipment
is decontaminated in line with Trust guidance for reuse, through a robust
recycling process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Disassemble medical equipment and
perform manual cleaning stage of decontamination process in accordance with
Trust and national polices.
To operate the equipment necessary for
the decontamination of medical devices according to manufacturer guidelines,
Standard Operating Procedures- SOP and Trust Policy.
Prioritise and process the cleaning of
medical equipment to facilitate the smooth running and the recycling process of
medical equipment.
To recognise and follow the correct
decontamination/cleaning procedures as indicated for multiple types of
equipment, eg industrial washer, pressure washer, steam cleaner, vacuum cleaner
adhering to safety protocols and manufacturers instructions.
To ensure safe practice in the use of
the decontamination machine Ozone Room complying with strict health and safety
protocol, eg alerting others when in use, ensuring unit is secured.
To be knowledgeable in the use of
chemical cleaning agents demonstrating adherence to COSHH guidelines and
wearing the correct PPE.
To maintain accurate records of all
chemicals used in the decontamination process.
To have a good understanding of all
policies and procedures relevant to the safe decontamination and use of medical
equipment and the traceability processes involved.
To be responsible for the re-stocking
of chemicals and disposable items required within the department during the
working day.
Carry out the required daily checks on
the mechanical equipment used in the decontamination process.
Report any equipment faults to the
Logistics Service Coordinator Warehouse Decontamination in line with
manufacturer guidelines, SOP and Trust Policy.
To transport any clean equipment into
the drying area.
To keep the warehouse and car park area
in a clean and tidy condition in accordance with risk assessment and Health
& Safety regulations.
Working
Conditions
To maintain composure and
professionalism at all times.
Exposure to body fluids/soiled
equipment on a daily basis
Working for long periods with manual
cleaning equipment
Exposure to cleaning solutions that may
be toxic or irritating
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To work as part of a dedicated
team to assist in the decontamination of medical equipment that has been
returned to stores from use within the Community. To ensure that the equipment
is decontaminated in line with Trust guidance for reuse, through a robust
recycling process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Disassemble medical equipment and
perform manual cleaning stage of decontamination process in accordance with
Trust and national polices.
To operate the equipment necessary for
the decontamination of medical devices according to manufacturer guidelines,
Standard Operating Procedures- SOP and Trust Policy.
Prioritise and process the cleaning of
medical equipment to facilitate the smooth running and the recycling process of
medical equipment.
To recognise and follow the correct
decontamination/cleaning procedures as indicated for multiple types of
equipment, eg industrial washer, pressure washer, steam cleaner, vacuum cleaner
adhering to safety protocols and manufacturers instructions.
To ensure safe practice in the use of
the decontamination machine Ozone Room complying with strict health and safety
protocol, eg alerting others when in use, ensuring unit is secured.
To be knowledgeable in the use of
chemical cleaning agents demonstrating adherence to COSHH guidelines and
wearing the correct PPE.
To maintain accurate records of all
chemicals used in the decontamination process.
To have a good understanding of all
policies and procedures relevant to the safe decontamination and use of medical
equipment and the traceability processes involved.
To be responsible for the re-stocking
of chemicals and disposable items required within the department during the
working day.
Carry out the required daily checks on
the mechanical equipment used in the decontamination process.
Report any equipment faults to the
Logistics Service Coordinator Warehouse Decontamination in line with
manufacturer guidelines, SOP and Trust Policy.
To transport any clean equipment into
the drying area.
To keep the warehouse and car park area
in a clean and tidy condition in accordance with risk assessment and Health
& Safety regulations.
Working
Conditions
To maintain composure and
professionalism at all times.
Exposure to body fluids/soiled
equipment on a daily basis
Working for long periods with manual
cleaning equipment
Exposure to cleaning solutions that may
be toxic or irritating
Person Specification
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Relationships
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
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of
- working within a fast-paced warehouse /distribution centre
- using handheld scanner/ smart phone
- Customer service
- Health & Safety work practices
- manual handling of equipment
Desirable
- Installation/fitting of medical equipment in peoples homes
- Logistics Delivery Service
- Understanding of medical equipment
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work productively within a team
- Able to work under pressure to deadlines in a physically demanding work environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of infection prevention control
- Technical knowledge of powered and manual equipment
- Knowledge of risk assessment management
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQII or City & Guilds or relevant experience in warehousing and logistics
- IT experience
Desirable
- Certified PAT tester
- FLT licence
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Person Specification
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Relationships
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
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of
- working within a fast-paced warehouse /distribution centre
- using handheld scanner/ smart phone
- Customer service
- Health & Safety work practices
- manual handling of equipment
Desirable
- Installation/fitting of medical equipment in peoples homes
- Logistics Delivery Service
- Understanding of medical equipment
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work productively within a team
- Able to work under pressure to deadlines in a physically demanding work environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of infection prevention control
- Technical knowledge of powered and manual equipment
- Knowledge of risk assessment management
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQII or City & Guilds or relevant experience in warehousing and logistics
- IT experience
Desirable
- Certified PAT tester
- FLT licence
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
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
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).
