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Main area
Technician
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
376-PHN-047
Employer
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wheelchair Services
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
22/07/2024

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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust logo

Wheelchair Technician

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

The post holder will undertake a range of duties to ensure the smooth running of the workshop aspect of service provision.

The post holder will work to support manual and powered wheelchair repairs and preparation within the workshop and at other appropriate locations under the direction of the wider team. Within the role you will be involved in the maintenance of a stock system to support efficiency of service. Patient contact by way of supporting clinics, arranging handovers, deliveries and collection of provision prescribed. Due to the systems involved there is an expectation that the post holder will be IT literate and with training be able to support the wider logistics and therapy team and update databases and patient records as required.

Main duties of the job

  • Carry out refurbishment, maintenance and repair of wheelchairs and associated products as directed by staff at the Wheelchair Repair Workshop.
  • Identify parts required for repairs and refurbishment via best practice, including verification of part codes, description and prices and updating local records as per the local process.
  • Decontamination of equipment returned to service under the direction of Infection Prevention and Control
  • Assist to manage department orders as per the local processes in place, including:
  1. Accept and review deliveries into department against orders placed.
  2. Support service process for establishing estimated delivery dates and acting when these fall outside timelines considered acceptable.
  3. Liaising with clients on repair requests and provision of new equipment where indicated.

Carry out pre-delivery checks on wheelchairs. Explain the use and care of wheelchairs to users, on delivery / handovers as per service standards. Assist Posture & Mobility Therapists in service delivery i.e. during assessment of wheelchair needs and by adapting equipment as required to meet postural complexities.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Basic, mechanical or electrical qualification
  • Evidence of ongoing learning skills development in previous roles
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in wheelchair repair environment
  • Knowledge of 12/24 v D.C. systems
  • PAT testing qualification
  • Abrasive wheel certificate

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kathryn Goldthorpe
Job title
Clinical Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 214 697
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