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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Equipment Store Technician/Delivery Driverwithin ourCommunity Equipment Store team based atAilsa Hospital. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis.
Hours:
36 hours per week.
Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. Early finish on alternate Thursday and Fridays, may be subject to change
These posts are offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months
UK Driving Licence:
Full UK driving licence suitable for driving up to 3.5 tonne in the UK is essential to this role.
What you will do:
You will be responsible for providing a safe equipment loan service of electrically operated beds, bariatric beds with mattresses, hoists and other pieces of home care equipment to people living in the community across mainland Ayrshire, and supporting the provision of equipment to the islands of Arran and Millport from the mainland (no island work required). You will also be responsible for the safe collection, servicing, and cleaning of equipment when it is no longer required. Duties are on a rotational basis, including store-based duties, and delivery/collection runs either as a 2-person route, or individually for smaller items.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
Driving and planning delivery routes throughout Ayrshire, choosing the most economic and efficient route.
Experience being responsible for daily/weekly van checks.
Working independently and completing dynamic risk assessment to ensure Moving and Handling best practice
Working with basic IT systems such email
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations including Manual Handling Procedures
Knowledge of Infection Control Procedures and Standards
The ability to undertake manual handling of a range of equipment weighing up to 25 kilos (in separate sections) multiple times on a daily basis during the loading and unloading of the delivery van and transportation into patients’ homes and when carrying equipment up several flights of stairs (sometimes narrow) and overcoming the restrictions of movement due to the layout of patients’ homes.
Use of handheld tools for the construction and dismantling of equipment, such as beds, commodes, hoists, etc.
The ability to problem solve and use own initiative to overcome unanticipated obstacles.
Good communication skills, including in person, and over the phone.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Rebekah Wright, Store Coordinator, 01292 885999 or rebekah.wright@aacpt.scot.nhs.uk
Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.
RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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