Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Warehouse Service/Repairs Assistant

The closing date is 16 July 2025

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Job summary

This is an essential role within the Wheelchair service to ensure that the department keeps flowing smoothly.

The role ensures that the flow of work can continue for all departments within the wheelchair service.

You will work with a small number of warehouse staff within a multi disaplined service that provide a responsive and effective service for our clients, supplying semi-skilled duties that are fully compliant with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Working for the Wheelchair Service you will be part of a friendly team that supply Wheelchairs and support to clients over the whole county of Dorset with different complexities.

You will work flexibly alongside a multi-disaplined team of staff to support the provision of a reliable, prompt, high quality service for our proactive customer orientated business.

Main duties of the job

Working for the Wheelchair Service you will need good communication and relationship skills. An understanding of Health and Safety regulations and safe systems of work is required at all times.

Training will be available to ensure the correct procedures and policies are followed.

Please see the attached job description for more details.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£14,501 a year p.a

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C085.25A

Job locations

Wheelchair Service Acorn Building St Leonards Hospital

241 Ringwood Road

Ringwood

BH24 2DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Good standard of general eduction or relevant experience
  • Able to demonstrate good general knowledge of Electrical/Mechanical Engineering either by holding an appropriate NVQ 2 or have the equivalent knowledge gained through experience.
  • Must be able to demonstrate key skills: communication, working with others, informations technology,

Desirable

  • Must be able to demonstrate key skills, application of number, Improving your own learning and problem solving

Experience

Essential

  • Awareness of safe working procedures and Health and safety requirements

Desirable

  • Previous experience of workig in Healthcare premises
  • Previous experience of Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

  • Working in confined spaces
  • Ability to work as part of a team, independently with a minimum amount of supervision

Desirable

  • Must be willing to work between wheelchair sites if required
  • Be able to communicate with other members of staff and contractors

Additional requirements

Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Good standard of general eduction or relevant experience
  • Able to demonstrate good general knowledge of Electrical/Mechanical Engineering either by holding an appropriate NVQ 2 or have the equivalent knowledge gained through experience.
  • Must be able to demonstrate key skills: communication, working with others, informations technology,

Desirable

  • Must be able to demonstrate key skills, application of number, Improving your own learning and problem solving

Experience

Essential

  • Awareness of safe working procedures and Health and safety requirements

Desirable

  • Previous experience of workig in Healthcare premises
  • Previous experience of Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

  • Working in confined spaces
  • Ability to work as part of a team, independently with a minimum amount of supervision

Desirable

  • Must be willing to work between wheelchair sites if required
  • Be able to communicate with other members of staff and contractors

Additional requirements

Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wheelchair Service Acorn Building St Leonards Hospital

241 Ringwood Road

Ringwood

BH24 2DW


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wheelchair Service Acorn Building St Leonards Hospital

241 Ringwood Road

Ringwood

BH24 2DW


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Warehouse Supervisor/Service Manager

Mr Michael Andrews

Michael.andrews11@nhs.net

01202892874

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£14,501 a year p.a

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

152-C085.25A

Job locations

Wheelchair Service Acorn Building St Leonards Hospital

241 Ringwood Road

Ringwood

BH24 2DW


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