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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
WESTMARC YOKER DEPOT.
Workshop Technician (Band 3)
An opportunity has arisen with West of Scotland Rehabilitation & Mobility Centre (WestMARC) for a Workshop
Technician, within our Yoker Depot. WestMARC provides a range of rehabilitation technology services for the West
of Scotland, covering 6 health boards delivered by clinical teams to wheelchair and seating patients and prosthetics
patients.
The post holder will work within a small workshop and technical team and whilst under the supervision of the
Workshop Manager, will;
* provide technical expertise to the seating and wheelchair service within WestMARC Services
* be specifically responsible for the configuration and modification of complex manual and powered
wheelchairs
* be responsible for the repair of wheelchairs and simple seating equipment brought into the Depot by users
or the mobile engineers.
* maintain appropriate liaison, communications and working relationships with clinical and technical staff to
ensure the efficient delivery and /or repair of wheelchairs, accessories, modifications and cushions.
* provide technical expertise in the commissioning, fitting and maintenance of equipment as requested by the
clinical team. This may include instructing carers and users in the use of routine equipment as per
manufacturers specifications and clinical conditions
Applicants should be educated to SVQ Level 2 / NC and be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and
experience in a relevant engineering environment. Whilst previous experience of working with wheelchairs is highly
desirable, relevant practical experience in the use of hand and power tools should be demonstrated. Experience in
the use of M365 IT applications and excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. The candidate
should also possess the ability to deal with difficult situations and to remain calm under pressure whilst carrying out
time sensitive tasks.
Informal Contact : Chris Temple (Christopher.temple@nhs.scot)
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service is available on the Supporting Information document.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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