Workshop Manager

Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare, is the largest supplier of prosthetic and orthotic services to the NHS. As a company we aim to continuously improve the services we deliver and develop those who work for us.

Looking to join one of the fasting growing clinical service delivery companies in the UK?

Do you want to join an organisation and team that believes in putting the patient first and focuses on improving the lives of individuals through innovation and service development?

Do you want to join a team that focuses on staff and people development?

Do you want to have access to innovative and emerging technologies?

Opcare have been providing the prosthetic and orthotic services in Cambridge since 2003 and have recently been re-awarded the contract, this role is an excellent opportunity to have a key influence within the service to advance and improve the delivery of service.

The department is newly based in a purpose-built facility just to the south of Addenbrookes Hospital, a world-renowned hospital for trauma, cancer and vascular care. The facility has consultant care, amputee rehab and gait lab facilities. There is a complex mix of patients and extended practice clinics which provides a great opportunity to support in the delivery of a world-class service to these patients.

There is an on-site workshop with skilled staff providing a collaborative working approach to device design and manufacture, who require a leader to support with training, development and technical skills to enhance the abilities of our service.

• To oversee the preparation and assembly / building of medical devices as required by the Prosthetist in Cambridge according to the requirements of the Prescription or Works Order
• To ensure prostheses or orthoses 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