Warehouse and Maintenance Support

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. To achieve and maintain a thorough knowledge of decontamination methods and the work instructions used within the department.
2. To achieve competency in the inspection and processing of mattresses and wheelchairs in accordance with the manufacturers guidance.
3. Ensure manufacturers guidelines and local policies for decontamination processes are followed.
4. To achieve competency in the repairing and assembling of mattresses.
5. To achieve competency in jet washing/cleaning used wheelchairs to a high standard
6. To organise work in an efficient and effective way, prioritising the workflow to meet deadlines depending on customers requirements to ensure that the users services function without disruption.
7. To assess and monitor workflow to ensure the efficient use of resources.
8. To ensure that all equipment is working satisfactorily, maintaining records of all daily checks that are carried out and any breakdowns that occur.
9. Ensure that stock holding in the production areas is kept at appropriate levels to meet the requirements of daily production.
10. Undertake weekly legionella flushing on all taps at The Red House record findings
11. Take receipt of equipment deliveries and dismantle boxes for recycling
12. Support with any loading and unloading of equipment from vehicles.
13. General cleaning of the workshop and warehouse Sweeping raising any risk to the Wheelchair Team Lead.
14. The post holder will be required to have basic IT skills
15. The post holder will be required to enter data onto the asset management system

Quality

1. To work in accordance with ISO 9001
2. To carry out quality control checks and maintain records for audit purposes.
3. To ensure that appropriate records relating to production are maintained and that issues followed up, particularly those relating to:

• Equip for tracking and traceability
• Repairs
• Maintenance PPM
• Incident reporting Risk Management and Health and Safety

1. To participate in the process of internal audit as part of the departments Quality system under ISO9001
2. To keep up to date with any changes to the work instructions.
3. Ensure that quality and standards are met and goods produced are fit for the purpose intended.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Working in a busy environment
• Cleaning experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Quality Management System
• NHS Experience

Skills, Abilities and knowledge

Essential

• Basic IT skills in using Word, Excel
• Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from equipment

Desirable

• Knowledge of test procedures used to verify the performance and safety of a range of clinical equipment.
• Knowledge of SystmOne & Equip

Personal & People development

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Committed to providing the best possible service to patients
• Able to work on own initiative
• Team Player
• Proof of own personal development

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)

Essential

• Care, Respect and Dignity
• Work together in the community
• Integrity
• Taking Ownership
• Innovation, Flexibility and Resilience

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

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Red House Central Equipment Stores

160 Hellesdon Park Road Norwich Norfolk

NR6 5DR

Employer's website

https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)