Wheelchair Equipment Technician

Description:

Wheelchair Equipment Technician

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

East Berkshire Specialist Wheelchair Service, 3 Abell Gardens, Maidenhead SL6 6PS– Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.00 or 8.30 – 4.30 (37.5 hours per week)

Band 4 – £16.73 per hour

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for practical and motivated Wheelchair Equipment Technicians to join its friendly East Berkshire Specialist Wheelchair Service on a temporary basis.

This is an opportunity for someone with mechanical, engineering, maintenance or other relevant hands-on experience to use their practical skills in a rewarding role supporting patients with disabilities and complex needs.

You will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Engineers and experienced technicians to help provide, prepare and adjust specialist wheelchairs and mobility equipment for adults and children.

Candidates from care and healthcare backgrounds are also welcome to apply, provided they have a practical aptitude and are confident and comfortable using hand tools, including screwdrivers, and carrying out hands-on tasks.

Previous wheelchair experience is beneficial. Role-specific training and support will be provided to help you carry out the duties safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide technical support for wheelchairs and specialist equipment in clinics and patients’ homes, accompanied by an Occupational Therapist.

* Set up, deliver and demonstrate manual wheelchairs, accessories and equipment as directed by therapists and engineers.

* Carry out mechanical adjustments and modifications to wheelchairs, following appropriate training and guidance.

* Assist with stock control and ensure equipment meets patient and clinical requirements.

* Support the safe moving and handling of patients and equipment.

* Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals.

Essential Requirements

* Practical, hands-on experience or aptitude, with confidence using hand tools.

* Ability to follow instructions and work safely when handling equipment and carrying out adjustments.

* Good communication skills and a caring, professional approach to patients and their families.

* Ability to organise workload and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

* Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable: Experience in mechanical engineering, maintenance, wheelchair equipment, repairs, stock control or a similar technical role. Familiarity with BEST software would also be beneficial.

A full driving licence and access to a car would be advantageous but are not essential.

If you have practical skills, enjoy solving problems and want to use your abilities in a role that makes a genuine difference to patients’ lives, we’d love to hear from you!

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:

· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week

· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime

· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts

· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone

· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements

· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more

· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us

· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours

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