Clinical Engineering Assistant (Store Person/Driver)

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated individual for duties involving stock management and delivery within their warehouses. The candidate will assist in maintaining accurate stock levels and ensure the delivery of essential equipment to various trust sites. This role requires a clean driving license and a pallet stacker license, with responsibilities extending to support the Clinical Engineering team when necessary, ensuring continuity of service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment/role involving working in stores, driving and yard responsibilities.
• Capability to drive LWB and Luton type vans of 3.5 tonnes.

Responsibilities

• Record goods inwards / outwards using Trust bespoke software.
• Deliver and collect materials & equipment to/from trust sites.
• Ensure checks to verify stock levels for re-ordering are accurate.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Computer literate

Education

Full clean Driving license

Pallet Stacker Licence

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will be based at our warehouse Newtons Court and will be responsible for performing an array of duties not limited to but including receiving and storing incoming stock and equipment and recording all data on a database.

They will be required to deliver and collect Trust Assets / Equipment to and from the wards and departments where Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust undertakes activities. Travelling to and from these sites on a daily basis.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Alongside this, under supervision they will assist the Clinical Engineering team servicing and repair of mechanical equipment.

The post holder may be required to provide cover for Medical Equipment Library (MEL) during short-term absences (e.g. annual leave, sickness). This will be limited to essential duties necessary to maintain service continuity and will not involve the full responsibilities or accountability of the higher band role. No additional remuneration will apply unless duties meet the criteria for acting-up pay in line with organisational policy.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

Record goods inwards / outwards using Trust bespoke software.

Ensure checks to verify stock levels for re-ordering are accurate and appropriate.

Take delivery of goods delivered into stores.

Ensure that goods are checked off in an accurate and timely manner and checked for damages and quantity and photographic record kept.

Update computer system to enable accurate stock levels.

Put materials away in Warehouse.

Take direction on the CAFM system PPM Scheduler forecast and prepare for collection assets / equipment / materials out ready for service and repair.

Assist/Carry out stock checks when required.

Keep stores clean and tidy.

Deliver and collect materials & equipment to / from trust sites.

Please see attached job description for further information

Job description
Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

Record goods inwards / outwards using Trust bespoke software.

Ensure checks to verify stock levels for re-ordering are accurate and appropriate.

Take delivery of goods delivered into stores.

Ensure that goods are checked off in an accurate and timely manner and checked for damages and quantity and photographic record kept.

Update computer system to enable accurate stock levels.

Put materials away in Warehouse.

Take direction on the CAFM system PPM Scheduler forecast and prepare for collection assets / equipment / materials out ready for service and repair.

Assist/Carry out stock checks when required.

Keep stores clean and tidy.

Deliver and collect materials & equipment to / from trust sites.

Please see attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Full clean Driving license - to include capability to drive LWB and Luton type vans of 3.5 tonne
• Pallet Stacker Licence

Desirable

• Use of CAFM software (Computer-Aided Facility Management) and PDA'S
• Aware of MHRA DB2015 (Version V1.1) "Managing Medical Devices
• Will undertake pallet stacker training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• PUWER: The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
• Vehicle routine inspection
• Computer literate to Microsoft and other NHS packages
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Waste recycling
• Basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in similar environment / role, involving work in stores, driving and yard responsibilities.

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS or other government organisation

Person Specification
Education and Training

Essential

• Full clean Driving license - to include capability to drive LWB and Luton type vans of 3.5 tonne
• Pallet Stacker Licence

Desirable

• Use of CAFM software (Computer-Aided Facility Management) and PDA'S
• Aware of MHRA DB2015 (Version V1.1) "Managing Medical Devices
• Will undertake pallet stacker training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• PUWER: The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
• Vehicle routine inspection
• Computer literate to Microsoft and other NHS packages
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Waste recycling
• Basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in similar environment / role, involving work in stores, driving and yard responsibilities.

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS or other government organisation

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address

7 Newtons Court

Crossways Business Park

Dartford

DA2 6QL

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