Job summary
The Senior Wheelchair Technician will provide technical expertise and is responsible for maintenance, repair, refurbishment and modification of manual and powered wheelchairs and associated equipment.
The post holder will support the Workshop Supervisor in providing technical input and assist the Clinicians at the assessment of service user needs
Main duties of the job
Responsible for Training / support of Technicians in equipment provision ensuring that Technicians have received training and support to compete their competencies and that they are working within their competence
To actively participate, advise and assist the Clinicians in the clinic sessions where adjustments to wheelchairs and seating systems, fitting of belts and harnesses and assembling equipment is required.
To make and fit modifications to wheelchairs as requested by Clinicians in line with manufactures instructions.
Give advice to Clinicians as to the technical feasibility of modifications according to manufacturers' guidelines.
To fault find and carry out the more complex wheelchair repair and maintenance in the most appropriate location, utilising the Trust vehicle as required.
To produce technical drawings of modifications to wheelchairs and actioning and making these.
To repair/refurbish manual and powered wheelchairs as per Medical Devices Control Assurance Guidelines.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Apprenticeship course and/or relevant training or qualifications or agreement to work towards within timeframe agreed.
- GCSE A - C or equivalent
- Key Skills Level 3 Electrical, Mechanical or equivalent qualification eg City & Guilds
- Management/Supervisory training or working towards it.
- Full Apprenticeship undertaken and certified Electrical Systems fault finding
- Knowledge of 12v DC systems
- Clean driving licence to enable driving of light vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of wheelchair services
- Experience in using mechanical and electrical tools e.g. drills, jigsaws, grinders, bench grinders, sharpen drills and other cutting tools
- Experience of working with people and direct customer contact
- Expectation of being able to competently use and utilise IT systems
- Experience in Health Service especially contact with Service users
- Experience in Health Service especially contact with Service users
- oBeing able to record information in patient health records, in line with GDPR
Desirable
- Experience of stockkeeping
- Upholstery skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Apprenticeship course and/or relevant training or qualifications or agreement to work towards within timeframe agreed.
- GCSE A - C or equivalent
- Key Skills Level 3 Electrical, Mechanical or equivalent qualification eg City & Guilds
- Management/Supervisory training or working towards it.
- Full Apprenticeship undertaken and certified Electrical Systems fault finding
- Knowledge of 12v DC systems
- Clean driving licence to enable driving of light vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of wheelchair services
- Experience in using mechanical and electrical tools e.g. drills, jigsaws, grinders, bench grinders, sharpen drills and other cutting tools
- Experience of working with people and direct customer contact
- Expectation of being able to competently use and utilise IT systems
- Experience in Health Service especially contact with Service users
- Experience in Health Service especially contact with Service users
- oBeing able to record information in patient health records, in line with GDPR
Desirable
- Experience of stockkeeping
- Upholstery skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
