Main area: Wheelchair Service - Warehouse and Technical Assistant Grade NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Fixed term: 2 years (2 years from when the post is commenced)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9am-5pm Monday to Friday)
Job ref: 820-6850964-ASR
Employer: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre
Town: Birmingham
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Birmingham Wheelchair Service is part of the Equipment & Technology Group within Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The service is based out of the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, however runs clinics and home visits across the whole of Birmingham. The team is made up of a therapy lead, service manager, rehabilitation engineers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, an assistant practitioner, wheelchair technician, warehouse assistant, and administration team. Wheelchairs are provided to children and adults ranging from standard wheelchairs to bespoke customised seating in order to improve the patient’s quality of life and independence.
The post holder will support Birmingham Wheelchair Service in the provision of the clinical service by ensuring equipment is checked to specification and available for clinical activity at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and other locations. All duties will be undertaken with the guidance of relevant clinicians and administration teams. The role will include organisation and management of the storage areas and will include the use of the Service vans to move equipment. With the guidance of the clinicians, the post holder will make minor modifications to wheelchairs including the fitting of accessories.
Main duties of the job
1. Supporting picking, receipting, and despatch of wheelchairs, cushions, and accessories.
2. Manage stock moving through Birmingham Wheelchair Service.
3. Completing regular stock takes, ordering, asseting, accepting deliveries, and arranging collections, utilising computer systems in place and following set procedures.
4. Assist in the manual handling of wheelchairs and associated items for the patients.
5. Supporting clinical staff with minor modifications and fitting parts to wheelchairs.
6. Maintain accurate written and electronic records of any clinical interventions in accordance with trust standards.
7. Replace existing equipment like for like such as lap belts and harnesses.
8. Delivering/collecting equipment to/from patients' homes and other locations.
9. Liaising with manufacturers and approved repair contractors.
10. Driving team van, loading, and unloading the van.
11. Maintain assessment stock, charging powered wheelchairs, raising repairs where needed.
12. Updating and monitoring stock control spreadsheets utilising IT systems in place.
13. Completing goods inwards procedure, checking all deliveries are complete and raising discrepancies with manufacturers/approved repairers.
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent qualification in Maths and English.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship/ Engineering Qualification.
Experience
* Experience in a Warehouse/Stores environment/Mechanical Workshop.
* Experience of stock management.
Skills/knowledge
* Good communication skills both verbal and written.
* Competent in Microsoft Office packages.
* Competent in Stock Management/System.
* Stock taking knowledge.
* Health & Safety knowledge.
* Infection Control knowledge.
* Ability to work unsupervised.
* Ability to plan time and workload.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
Other job requirements
* Driving License.
Benefits of working for us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements.
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers.
* Dedicated well-being services for all employees.
* Flexible working where possible.
***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.***
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