Workshop Manager – Manchester

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 Consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Technicians and lead by example to create a productive efficient team environment.
• Oversee the preparation and assembly/building of medical devices as required by the Prosthetist according to the requirements of the Prescription or Works Order.
• Ensure prostheses issued to patients are functioning satisfactorily and provided in a timely manner.
• Ensure correct materials/components are ordered and issued for the job and that appropriate tools are available.
• 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.

Skills and Experience:

• 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.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently and work with multiple conflicting priorities.
• Robust judgement and ability to make sound decisions quickly and effectively in complex situations.
• Technical understanding of medical device function.
• Good hand skills.

What we Offer:

• Competitive market salary.
• Incremental holiday allowance starting at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave/Pay.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Why Join Us?

At AM Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility and accessibility solutions. As an international group of companies, we provide innovative products and services that make a real difference in people’s daily lives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are also a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider armed forces community.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.