Band 6 Clinical Engineer

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is looking for a Band 6 Clinical Engineer to provide support for medical devices in critical clinical environments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Clinical Engineering, at least 3 years of experience in a hospital setting, and must be able to work independently. This position offers a pay rate of £19.78 and requires current UK professional registration.

Benefits

Access to Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a hospital-based Clinical Engineering or EBME department.
• Current UK professional registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency repair and support for critical devices.
• Manage medical equipment in specified areas with specialist knowledge.
• Work unsupervised in clinical areas, ensuring high safety standards.

Skills

Emergency repair and support service

Independent operation in clinical environments

Specialist knowledge of medical equipment

Education

Degree in Clinical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Registered Clinical Technologist (RCT) or working towards registration

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 Clinical Engineer 84931

Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading RG1 5AN

Ward:Clinical Engineering

Pay Rates: Day Rate - £19.78 exc Holiday Pay

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours hours per week Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Are you an experienced Clinical Engineer with the skills to hit the ground running? Then this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with advanced expertise in the maintenance, repair, and safety testing of high-risk medical devices.

Based exclusively at Royal Berkshire Hospital, youll work with minimal supervision and must be confident operating independently across critical clinical environments including Maternity, Theatres, Emergency Department, and Critical Care.

Main duties of the job

• Provide emergency repair and support service for critical devices as part of a 24 hour on call service.
• Take responsibility and manage medical equipment in specific areas that will involve specialist knowledge acquired through relevant manufacturers courses that may involve examinations.
• To be able to work alone, unsupervised and without manufacturers support when in an emergency call out situation.
• To assess nursing and other staff in the safe and effective use of relevant equipment.
• Work to high standards of safety, accountability and work unsupervised in Clinical Areas.

About us

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Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Clinical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Registered Clinical Technologist (RCT) or working towards registration.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a hospital-based Clinical Engineering or EBME department.

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.