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We are seeking a Workshop Manager to join our established team in Manchester. Opcare has been providing a Prosthetics and Orthotics service to patients in Manchester for over 10 years. The service works alongside the NHS at the Specialised Ability Centre in Manchester. This role will be instrumental in helping to deliver high quality artificial limbs to our patients, working alongside our wider team of Prosthetists, Orthotists, Occupational Therapists and Consutants.
Job Responsibility
Manage Technicians and lead by example to create a productive efficient team environment
To oversee the preparation and assembly / building of medical devices as required by the Prosthetist according to the requirements of the Prescription or Works Order
To ensure prostheses issued to patients are functioning satisfactorily and provided in a timely manner
Ensuring correct materials / components are ordered and issued for the job and that appropriate tools are available
To liaise with key clinical stakeholders to address identified quality problems and assist in providing effective solutions, thus minimising unnecessary wastage and delay
Identify realistic timescales for the completion of jobs given out, to ensure efficient and optimal running of the facility
Oversee and manage the Health and Safety for the Workshop reporting to the Operations Manager where appropriate to ensure improvements are made as required
Requirements
Committed to the highest standards of patient care
Experience of managing a team
Positive and proactive 'can-do' attitude
Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships internally and
Sound interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting
Robust judgement and ability to make sound decisions quickly and effectively in complex situations
Technical understanding of medical device function
Good hand skills
Nice to have
Technical understanding of medical device function
Good hand skills
What we offer
Competitive market salary
Incremental holiday allowance stating at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)