Wheelchair Service Workshop Supervisor

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Dorset Wheelchair Service team as a Workshop Supervisor.

The Dorset Wheelchair Service is based at the Acorn Building at St Leonards Hospital and supports the wheelchair and specialist seating needs of around 11,000 Adults and Paediatric Service users in Dorset.

The Service provides manual, powered wheelchairs and buggies to clients with a Physical Disability throughout Dorset. The post of Workshop Supervisor would give you the opportunity to be part of this important process which enables many clients to retain as much of their independence as possible e.g. accessing school, work, leisure activities with greater ease.

The successful applicant will manage a small team of warehouse staff which include stores and community-based technicians that work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Clinicians, Technicians and Administrative staff.

Experience of working with wheelchairs, medical devices is desirable but not essential. The post requires technical expertise on electro-mechanical systems and the ability to coordinate multiple activities, supervise a team of technicians and provide support and advice to multidisciplinary teams as well as service users, carers and their families.

The department is a busy and challenging place to work but you will be supported by a friendly team.

DBS

Employment in this post requires a Standard/Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The DBS levies a charge of £23/£40 and the Trust will recover this cost in instalments from your first 3 salary payments.

Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service and are able to present a valid DBS certificate will not incur a charge.

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At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in
2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very
good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.
Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban
locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of
ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament
to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in
equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, were
everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the
best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and
teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every
day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.