Wheelchair Workshop Manager - WestMARC

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) seeks a technically skilled supervisor for the WestMARC Seating and Wheelchair Service at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The post holder works within a small workshop and reports to the Technical Services Manager in a permanent, full-time capacity.

You will oversee wheelchair configurations, supervise technicians, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure safe delivery and repair of equipment.

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF Level 8 / SVQ Level 4 / HND in a technical discipline or equivalent knowledge.
• Relevant supervisory and technical experience.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 applications.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage difficult situations and time-sensitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to the WestMARC Seating and Wheelchair Service.
• Manage configuration and modification of complex manual and powered wheelchairs by technicians.
• Oversee repair of wheelchairs and simple seating equipment.
• Maintain communication with clinical and technical staff for efficient delivery and repair.
• Instruct carers and users in safe equipment use per manufacturer guidance.

Education

SCQF Level 8 / SVQ Level 4 / HND (technical discipline)

Engineering environment experience

Supervisory/technical experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

An opportunity has arisen within the West of Scotland Rehabilitation & Mobility Centre (WestMARC) at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) facility. WestMARC provides rehabilitation technology services across the West of Scotland, supporting six health boards through clinical teams delivering wheelchair, seating, and prosthetic services.

The post holder will work within a small workshop and technical team under the supervision of the Technical Services Manager.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, full-time

Shift Pattern - 8.30–4.30, Monday to Friday

Base location - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise to the WestMARC Seating and Wheelchair Service.
• Manage the configuration and modification of complex manual and powered wheelchairs through the allocation of work to technicians.
• Oversee and undertake the repair of wheelchairs and simple seating equipment returned by users or mobile engineers.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with clinical and technical staff to ensure efficient delivery and repair of wheelchairs, accessories, modifications, and cushions.
• Provide technical expertise in the commissioning, fitting, and maintenance of equipment as requested by the clinical team.
• Instruct carers and service users in the safe and appropriate use of equipment in line with manufacturer guidance and clinical requirements.
• Deliver high standards of customer service to internal stakeholders and external customers, patients, and wheelchair users.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies and identify maintenance issues as required.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential

• Educated to a minimum of SCQF Level 8 / SVQ Level 4 / HND in a technical discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience in a relevant engineering environment.
• Relevant supervisory and technical experience.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 (M365) applications.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage difficult situations and remain calm under pressure while carrying out time-sensitive tasks.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with wheelchairs.
• Knowledge of the ReTIS Wheelchair Database System.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Colin Jones, Technical Services Manager - [e-mail] - 0141 951 5312

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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