Workshop Technician – Cambridge

Opcare Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Opcare, part of the AM Healthcare Group, 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 fastest growing clinical service delivery companies in the UK?

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?

Want to join a team that focuses on staff and people development?

Have access to innovative and emerging orthotic 3D print technologies?

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and busy team, within the workshop in Cambridge. The role’s main focus will be to fabricate, repair and maintain medical devices for prosthetics and/or orthotics that are issued within the department to patients. Ideally, we would like someone with experience in prosthetic and orthotic manufacture but will also accept those wishing to start in the industry as a trainee.

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare and assemble/build medical devices as required by the Prosthetist/Orthotist according to the requirements of the Prescription or Works Order.
• To ensure prosthesis or orthoses issued to patients are manufactured satisfactorily and provided in a timely manner.
• Ensuring correct materials/components are issued for the job and that appropriate tools are available.
• To assess the Prescription/Works Order and understand the nature of its requirements and ensure that finished products comply with any associated Measure Charts, manufacturer’s instructions etc.
• Ensure manufacturing activities are undertaken in compliance with company/site H&S and Quality procedures & regulations.
• Liaise with the NHS manufacturing staff where appropriate.

The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in Cambridge. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and busy team and be supported with local, regional, and national training to develop their clinical skills to support the service. We aim to deliver a first-class service for users whilst applying the most advanced and exciting clinical and technical solutions available to patients.

Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Good hand skills.
• Technical understanding of device function.
• Committed to the highest standards of patient care.
• Positive and proactive 'can-do' attitude.
• 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.

What do we offer:

• Competitive market salary.
• Industry leading training opportunities.
• Incremental holiday allowance 33 days up to 38 days (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Refer a friend incentive scheme.

AM Healthcare Group are an equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.

Due to the nature of this role, a DBS check will be conducted for the successful candidate.

21 Nuffield Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1RL, United Kingdom.