AAC WEST Equipment Manager
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Location
Patchway, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/16/2025
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Job Overview
AAC WEST, based at the Bristol Centre for Enablement (BCE) in Patchway, is an NHS-funded department that provides assistive technology solutions for individuals who need specialist equipment to communicate effectively. We assess, supply, and support communication aids tailored to each person’s unique needs, aiming to improve independence and overall quality of life. Commissioned to cover the South West region, AAC WEST operates across two sites – Bristol and Plymouth.
We are seeking a well-organised Equipment Manager to oversee all aspects of equipment management within the department. You’ll play a key part in ensuring that individuals across the South West have timely access to the communication tools they need.
What We’re Looking For
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is
Main duties of the job
The Main Duties Of This Role Relate To
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff and has a vision to enable teams to be the best that they can be, and to provide exceptional healthcare that is personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Please note that if you apply for a position with North Bristol NHS Trust, you may be contacted via TRAC or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your TRAC Account and email accounts including junk and spam folders.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Job Overview
AAC WEST, based at the Bristol Centre for Enablement (BCE) in Patchway, is an NHS-funded department that provides assistive technology solutions for individuals who need specialist equipment to communicate effectively. We assess, supply, and support communication aids tailored to each person’s unique needs, aiming to improve independence and overall quality of life. Commissioned to cover the South West region, AAC WEST operates across two sites – Bristol and Plymouth.
We are seeking a well-organised Equipment Manager to oversee all aspects of equipment management within the department. You’ll play a key part in ensuring that individuals across the South West have timely access to the communication tools they need.
What We’re Looking For
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is
- Exceptionally organised with excellent attention to detail
- Effective in communication, working closely with clinical staff and support teams
- Able to manage a busy and varied workload with flexibility and professionalism
- Comfortable using IT systems to track, order, and maintain equipment records
Main duties of the job
The Main Duties Of This Role Relate To
- Purchasing communication devices as prescribed by clinicians
- Managing and maintaining equipment currently on loan across the region
- Conducting regular stock checks and maintaining accurate records
- Supporting logistical processes related to equipment distribution and return
- Overseeing the annual safety checks on loaned equipment
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff and has a vision to enable teams to be the best that they can be, and to provide exceptional healthcare that is personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for all AAC WEST equipment being in good working order and compliant with national and Trust guidelines
- Prioritise daily incoming work
- Ensuring cost effective solutions are purchased for clinical use
- Liaise with all service stake holders (eg patients, careers & families, local professionals, suppliers) in relation to equipment management issues as required
- Lead on quarterly stock takes and report to trust
- Take fault calls from patients, their families and regional professionals
- Develop standard operations of work as processes evolve
- Support and appraise team members
- Collection of equipment through out the south west region as necessary
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in operations management, health sciences, IT or similar subject or equivalent experience
- Current UK Driving License
- Relevant post graduate short courses in AAC related topics, equipment management, maintenance and assistive technology.
Essential criteria
- Experience of managing equipment in a healthcare setting (or similar)
- Experience of using purchasing systems
- Experience of working in AAC or Assistive Technology
Essential criteria
- Ability to resolve technical issues/ fault finding with both colleague in the building and remotely to stakeholders
- Ability to coordinate and report quarterly stock takes
- Ability to develop and implement SOP’s and communicate these to wider team
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with team, patients, external MDT members and suppliers
- Highly skilled at using MS applications
- Knowledge and ability to use a Quality Management System
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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