Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced driver /
warehouse operative to join our established community equipment service in
Gateshead.
Gateshead Equipment service is a
central provider of a wide range of community loan equipment and wheelchairs to
support patients in maintaining their personal independence, safety and
mobility.
We are looking for a enthusiastic,
customer-focused operative who will provide deliveries and installation of loan
equipment and collection of loan equipment to patients across the Gateshead and
surrounding areas. You will have experience of multi drop operations and
experience in the assembly of furniture / equipment is desirable. You will also
support the wider team including warehouse and technical team when required assisting
in areas such as repairs, technical installations, decontamination and removal
of equipment. You will also be required to undertake on call on a rotational
basis out of hours including weekends.
Main duties of the job
You will have :-
Experience
of managing & prioritising workload and being able to multi task.
Experience
of using electronic patient records / electronic ordering systems, hand held
scanning devices
Experience
of multi drop deliveries / warehouse or logistics operations.
Experience
of handling and building up medical equipment and or furniture
Excellent
communication skills.
Experience
of trouble shooting problems with equipment including profiling beds, pumps,
and mattresses
Experience
of vehicle safety checks and driving legislation and safe efficient
driving
Experience
of risk assessments, lone working, COSH and Health and safety legislation
Experience
of working unsociable hours / on call
Must
hold a full clean driving licence
This is a full time role 37.5hrs based at Team Valley
Gateshead
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a
broad range of duties associated with delivery and collection of community loan equipment to residents of
Gateshead including delivery, fitting, minor repairs and Maintenance of
equipment, providing instruction of use for all equipment delivered and checking
safe use for patients
To support the
preparation / picking of orders from warehouse stock
Using
electronic hand held device to assist in the delivery/collection and tracking
all equipment as part of the inventory process
To support the
collection, decontamination and refurbishment and cleaning of equipment
returned to store
To participate
on the out of hours service on a rotational basis. The service provides a 24 hour, 7 days a week
on call delivery and handover service
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a
broad range of duties associated with delivery and collection of community loan equipment to residents of
Gateshead including delivery, fitting, minor repairs and Maintenance of
equipment, providing instruction of use for all equipment delivered and checking
safe use for patients
To support the
preparation / picking of orders from warehouse stock
Using
electronic hand held device to assist in the delivery/collection and tracking
all equipment as part of the inventory process
To support the
collection, decontamination and refurbishment and cleaning of equipment
returned to store
To participate
on the out of hours service on a rotational basis. The service provides a 24 hour, 7 days a week
on call delivery and handover service
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience of working with professionals at all levels and the public
- Organisational and planning skills with proven ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to use hand held electronic devices to record patients and equipment delivered/collected
- Good knowledge and practical skills of working in a warehouse/ logistics/home delivery environment
- Ability to work autonomously and flexibly as part of a team, developing good working relationships with colleagues
Desirable
- Knowledge of wheelchair / equipment services
- Knowledge of Profiling beds maintenance / manufacturer training
- Working for NHS or similar supporting role
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Ability to cover 24 hour on call
- Flexible approach to work
- Moving and handling of equipment
Desirable
- Experience of working on an on-call rota
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi drop delivery /collections/logistics warehouse environment
- Experience of using hand held devices to assist in deliveries/collections/google maps
- Experience of assembling / dissembling equipment or furniture
- Experience of problem solving equipment faults and repairs
- Willingness to update knowledge and skills as part of continuous personal development plan
Desirable
- Experience of community loan equipment service
- Experience of working in patients own homes / community setting
- Experience of operating electronic warehouse systems
- Experience of using handheld scanning devices
- Experience of providing instruction on products / product use
- Experience of moving and handling large equipment for example furniture
- Experience of problem solving and rectifying profiling beds and mattresses issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education to a minimum of level 1 literacy and numeracy standards
- Relevant experience
- Hold Full Driving licence
Desirable
- Technical qualification in-house or external ( for example electrical / mechanical / or trade)
- Repairs/Maintenance experience
- LOLER or PAT testing experience
Person Specification
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience of working with professionals at all levels and the public
- Organisational and planning skills with proven ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to use hand held electronic devices to record patients and equipment delivered/collected
- Good knowledge and practical skills of working in a warehouse/ logistics/home delivery environment
- Ability to work autonomously and flexibly as part of a team, developing good working relationships with colleagues
Desirable
- Knowledge of wheelchair / equipment services
- Knowledge of Profiling beds maintenance / manufacturer training
- Working for NHS or similar supporting role
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Ability to cover 24 hour on call
- Flexible approach to work
- Moving and handling of equipment
Desirable
- Experience of working on an on-call rota
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi drop delivery /collections/logistics warehouse environment
- Experience of using hand held devices to assist in deliveries/collections/google maps
- Experience of assembling / dissembling equipment or furniture
- Experience of problem solving equipment faults and repairs
- Willingness to update knowledge and skills as part of continuous personal development plan
Desirable
- Experience of community loan equipment service
- Experience of working in patients own homes / community setting
- Experience of operating electronic warehouse systems
- Experience of using handheld scanning devices
- Experience of providing instruction on products / product use
- Experience of moving and handling large equipment for example furniture
- Experience of problem solving and rectifying profiling beds and mattresses issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education to a minimum of level 1 literacy and numeracy standards
- Relevant experience
- Hold Full Driving licence
Desirable
- Technical qualification in-house or external ( for example electrical / mechanical / or trade)
- Repairs/Maintenance experience
- LOLER or PAT testing experience
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gateshead Equipment Services
Queens Park
Team Valley Trading Estate
Gateshead
Tyne And Wear
NE11 0QD
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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