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Equipment Services Assistant
The closing date is 28 July 2025
Are you looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, and be part of a thriving, supportive team? The Humber Health Partnership offers exciting opportunities within one of the NHS's largest and newly formed organisations. Serving over 1.65 million patients annually with a budget of over £1.3 billion, we're committed to providing world-class care. We're equally committed to fostering a positive and inclusive culture where every member of our team feels valued and empowered.
Comprising of two sovereign entities, Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH), we offer a diverse range of roles across our five hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Castle Hill Hospital. We're proud to be a collection of District Hospitals and Teaching Hospitals collaborating with the Hull York Medical School, driving innovation in research areas like biomedical science, primary care, and specialised medicine.
Join our 20,000-strong team and experience a supportive and inclusive environment where your skills and dedication will be valued, your voice will be heard, and you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop alongside dedicated colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The Assisted Living Centre is a "Front Line Team" providing both a clinical service for wheelchairs and supplying equipment to patients in the community who need special aids to assist and meet daily living needs. The role involves working independently and as part of a team to provide timely repair and maintenance of equipment and wheelchairs, ensuring a high-quality rapid service for patients.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible and adaptable, carrying out tasks that change depending on service needs, always keeping the client at the center. This includes liaising with clinicians, therapists, carers, and other services.
* Delivering, fitting, and demonstrating a range of disability equipment.
* Collecting equipment.
* Assisting in the maintenance of the store area, including decontamination, reassembling, and storing stock.
* Assessing properties to ensure there is no risk to health and safety of self or patients, including checking entry points, electrical sockets, and beams (for gantry hoist systems).
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, serving over one million patients annually with a budget of over £1.3 billion.
It comprises two Trusts: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). Our partnership aims to deliver world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
We employ nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Castle Hill Hospital. As teaching hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we lead and contribute to research in biomedical science, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery, and oncology.
We are committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled, and caring workforce to deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our partnership, and our community.
Job responsibilities
The role involves working within the "Front Line Team" providing clinical services for wheelchairs and supplying equipment to community patients. The responsibilities include working independently and as part of a team to provide timely repair and maintenance of equipment and wheelchairs, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as tasks may change based on service needs, always keeping the client at the center. The role requires liaising with clinicians, therapists, carers, and other services.
* Delivering, fitting, and demonstrating a range of disability equipment.
* Collecting equipment.
* Assisting in the maintenance of the store area, including decontamination, reassembling, and storing stock.
* Assessing properties to ensure no health and safety risks to staff or patients, including checks on entry points, electrical sockets, and beams (for gantry hoist systems).
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
We support flexible working arrangements to promote health, wellbeing, and work-life balance, which can positively impact the care we provide.
We encourage open conversations about working patterns to suit individual needs, and we develop flexible arrangements in partnership between managers and staff to ensure equality and service delivery.
We are committed to creating a fair and supportive environment where contributions are recognized and staff feel empowered. We prioritize the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our staff, aligning with NHS values as set out in the NHS Constitution.
We value diversity and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and the benefits offered, visit our recruitment site at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/.
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We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that new employees may be charged for their DBS check if required for their role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills
* Basic computer skills
* COSHH Trained
* Relevant training in equipment provision (e.g., DLC courses)
* Level II Certificate in Principles of Warehousing and Storage
Occupational Experience
* Transferable experience in equipment stores, public-facing roles, warehouse, or decontamination
* Full UK driver’s license
* Experience in public services or related areas
* Experience in delivery/stores or technical/engineering environments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.
Employer name
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
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