Wheelchair & Mobility Equipment Assistant

NHS Professionals; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

24/7 support from NHSP

Multi locational shifts

My Bank shift portal access

Ad hoc or longer placements

Training and development opportunities

Holiday allowance accrual with shifts

Stakeholder pension scheme

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a practical Wheelchair & Mobility Equipment Assistant to join the East Berkshire Specialist Wheelchair Service on a temporary basis. You will work with Occupational Therapists and technicians to provide specialist equipment for adults and children with disabilities.

The role involves hands-on tasks, using hand tools, and stock management, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on approach with confidence using hand tools.
• Good communication and empathetic attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage tasks.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to undertake role-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Support provision of wheelchairs and mobility equipment in clinics and patients’ homes with an Occupational Therapist.
• Assist with setting up, delivering and demonstrating wheelchairs, accessories and equipment.
• Assist with mechanical adjustments to wheelchairs after training and guidance.
• Help manage stock and ensure equipment is available to meet patient needs.
• Support safe moving and handling of patients and equipment.
• Collaborate with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals in a caring and professional manner.

Skills

Practical hands-on

Good communication

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Willingness to train

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wheelchair & Mobility Equipment Assistant

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

Are you practical, hands-on and passionate about helping people? Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for Wheelchair & Mobility Equipment Assistants to join its friendly East Berkshire Specialist Wheelchair Service on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work and wants to make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether your background is in care, healthcare, maintenance or another hands-on role, we’d love to hear from you!

You will work alongside Occupational Therapists and experienced technicians, helping to provide specialist wheelchairs and mobility equipment for adults and children with disabilities and complex needs.

You must be confident and comfortable using hand tools, such as screwdrivers, and enjoy practical, hands-on tasks. Previous wheelchair experience is beneficial but not essential, as role-specific training and support will be provided.

This is a temporary role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the provision of wheelchairs and specialist mobility equipment in clinics and patients’ homes, accompanied by an Occupational Therapist.
• Help set up, deliver and demonstrate manual wheelchairs, accessories and equipment as directed by therapists and engineers.
• Assist with mechanical adjustments to wheelchairs following appropriate training and guidance.
• Help manage stock and ensure equipment is available to meet patient needs.
• Support the safe moving and handling of patients and equipment.
• Work with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals in a caring and professional manner.

Essential Requirements

• A practical, hands-on approach and confidence using hand tools.
• Good communication skills and a caring, empathetic attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage tasks responsibly.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to undertake role-specific training.

Desirable: Experience in care, healthcare, maintenance, mechanical work or a similar practical role. Experience with stock control or wheelchair equipment would also be beneficial but not essential.

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

If you enjoy practical work, are comfortable using tools and would love a role where you can help improve people’s independence and quality of life, 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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