Workshop Technician – Exeter

Opcare Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Opcare Limited, part of AM Healthcare, seeks a workshop technician in Exeter to manufacture and repair prosthetic and orthotic devices. The role emphasizes communication, technical skills, and teamwork to enhance patient mobility and comfort while providing extensive training and support for career development.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Industry leading training opportunities

Incremental holiday allowance up to 38 days

Refer a friend incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Technicians expected to have strong communication and technical understanding.
• Good hand skills and high attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, and maintain prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Follow clinician prescriptions and ensure quality assurance standards.
• Support team development and handle patient information with discretion.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical understanding of device function

Good hand skills

High attention to detail

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?

Working at Opcare Exeter

Exeter is an Orthotic and Prosthetic and service, within the team we have Clinicians, Technicians and Administrators. Exeter is an established service and is based in Marsh Barton in a purpose-built facility. All staff work closely with each other across departments to ensure a high service is provided to our patients.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a workshop technician who is looking for an opportunity to develop their career and be a part of a dynamic team in Exeter.

The role holder works within the workshop environment in Opcare Exeter to manufacture, repair and maintain medical devices for prosthetics and orthotics that are issued within the department to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Some of the key responsibilities the role holder will have responsibility for:

• Manufacture, repair, and maintain prosthetic and orthotic devices to the highest standards, ensuring every product supports patient mobility and comfort.
• Follow clinician prescriptions and guidelines meticulously, ensuring each device meets individual patient needs.
• Adhere to all quality assurance procedures and regulations and health and safety standards.
• Bring innovation and creativity to the workshop. Continuously seek ways to improve your skills and the quality of work produced.
• Set and work towards clear objectives in collaboration with the Workshop Manager, aligning your efforts with team goals.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and the Lead Technician to uphold and elevate workshop standards.
• Build strong, positive relationships with staff across departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Stay current with all required training both hands-on in the workshop and through e-learning platforms.
• Ensure accurate stock booking out and usage and promptly report any issues to the appropriate team members.
• Handle all patient information with the utmost discretion and in line with established procedures.
• Support your team, help onboard new technicians, and contribute to skill development across the workshop.

The role will be instrumental in helping to develop and implement service improvements for the betterment of patients in Exeter.

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.

Qualifications:

Technicians would be expected to have:

• Strong communication
• Technical understanding of device function.
• Good hand skills.
• High attention to detail

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.

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