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Band 3 Warehouse & Technical Assistant
Birmingham
GBP 10,000 - 40,000
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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
Site: West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre
Town: Birmingham
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
* Supporting picking, receipting and despatch of wheelchairs, cushions and accessories.
* Manage stock moving through Birmingham Wheelchair Service.
* Completing regular stock takes, ordering, asseting, accepting deliveries and arranging collections, utilising computer systems in place and following set procedures.
* Assist in the manual handling of wheelchairs and associated items for the patients.
* Supporting clinical staff with minor modifications and fitting parts to wheelchairs.
* Maintain accurate written and electronic records of any clinical interventions in accordance with trust standards.
* Replace existing equipment like for like such as lap belts and harnesses.
* Delivering/collecting equipment to/from patients' homes and other locations.
* Liaising with manufacturers and approved repair contractors.
* Driving team van, loading and unloading the van.
* Maintain assessment stock, charging powered wheelchairs, raising repairs where needed.
* Updating and monitoring stock control spreadsheets utilising IT systems in place.
* 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.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long-term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much as possible.
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
***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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