Wheelchair Repair Driver/Technician

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

*Are you looking for an opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to help people that require the use of specialist equipment?

*Are you someone that always ensures that communications are handled professionally and courteously, considering the client's needs and circumstances?

*Are you able to Maintain and repair manual and powered wheelchairs and associated equipment and happy to do so at either client's homes or other designated addresses?

*Do you have the skills to recondition relinquished manual and powered wheelchairs and associated equipment?

*Do you have the ability to provide support to the Occupation Therapists and Rehabilitation Engineers as required?

We are looking for someone that would would thrive on advising, teaching clients carers and professionals on the use of manual and powered wheelchairs and associated equipment

You will need to be able to drive the allocated service vehicle in a safe manner, checking daily that it is in road worthy condition and reporting defects to the workshop supervisor.

You will also need to deliver loan equipment where repair at workshop is required.

Main duties of the job

Working positively with colleagues to maintain effective relationships. Be able to Plan, Prioritise and organise work loads, To be able to understand work orders and carry out work in line with job specifications given, To be able to adapt working in different environments of peoples homes, Schools and public places

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Date posted

02 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-MNH-5490

Job locations

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*NVQ in appropriate discipline to level 2 or equivalent experience.
*Full driving licence.
*Literate and numerate to GCSE standard.

Experience

Essential

*Working knowledge of mechanical repair and basic electrical/electronic repair.
*Good interpersonal skills.
*Ability to work unsupervised in a variety of locations.
*Proven competence with the use of hand tools.
*Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the workplace.
*Ability to adapt to changeable demands in a developing service.

Desirable

*Electro-mechanical assembly experience. Service repair experience
*Experience in working in a wheelchair repair service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*NVQ in appropriate discipline to level 2 or equivalent experience.
*Full driving licence.
*Literate and numerate to GCSE standard.

Experience

Essential

*Working knowledge of mechanical repair and basic electrical/electronic repair.
*Good interpersonal skills.
*Ability to work unsupervised in a variety of locations.
*Proven competence with the use of hand tools.
*Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the workplace.
*Ability to adapt to changeable demands in a developing service.

Desirable

*Electro-mechanical assembly experience. Service repair experience
*Experience in working in a wheelchair repair service.

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.