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 exciting opportunity has arisen for a Prosthetics Workshop Manager within the West of Scotland Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre (WestMARC), based in the purpose‑built WestMARC Centre at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. WestMARC delivers highly specialised clinical rehabilitation technology services to patients across the West of Scotland and beyond. This role offers the chance to play a key part in shaping the future of prosthetic services, working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams to support the delivery of innovative, state‑of‑the‑art prosthetic provision for service users across the region.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
Permanent, Full‑timeShift Pattern – 37hr WeekBase location – Westmarc
Key Responsibilities
Management / Leadership
- Lead and develop the workshop team to deliver high‑quality custom devices and assistive technology modifications.
- Manage staffing: recruitment, performance, appraisals, competencies, training plans and PDPs.
- Oversee workshop budgets, authorise orders, and monitor monthly expenditure.
- Run team meetings, 1:1s and annual performance reviews.
- Maintain a safe, fully resourced workshop environment and develop SOPs.
- Plan and prioritise workflow, including urgent/emergency repairs.
Clinical / Technical
- Provide specialist technical support for routine and complex prosthetic cases.
- Manage non‑routine cases outside manufacturer parameters.
- Supervise advanced technicians and support patient appointments for technical assessments and repairs.
- Ensure high‑quality fabrication, machining, assembly, and equipment maintenance.
- Manage high‑value equipment and oversee stock control, monthly reporting, and annual stocktake.
- Support R&D and implement improved manufacturing techniques.
- Undertake manufacturing and repairs when required.
Health & Safety
- Lead compliance with H&S standards, including COSHH, MDR, HAI and risk assessments.
- Manage adverse incident reporting and MHRA safety actions.
- Oversee safe waste management and ensure vehicle safety and policy compliance.
Professional
- Benchmark services against regional centres to maintain best practice.
- Ensure ongoing training and professional development for the technical team.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate technical records.
- Uphold NHS GG&C values in all activities.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
- Educated to SCQF level 9 (e.g., degree) in a relevant engineering or technical field, or equivalent.
- Completion of technical training or similar in Prosthetics and Orthotics at an equivalent level.
- Specialist expertise in the manufacture, repair and maintenance of rehabilitation technology, gained through public/private sector experience or manufacturer‑specific training.
- Experience in team leadership and staff management.
- Experience in financial and stock monitoring and management.
- Effective communication skills.
- Experience in initiating, leading, facilitating and evaluating the development of technical practices and undertaking quality improvement.
- Experience in problem solving when faced with new or unfamiliar situations.
- Knowledge and experience of IT and information systems, quality management, and regulatory requirements.
What We Offer
- 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
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.
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