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JOB-20240830-c2040065

Job Title: Band 6 Clinical Engineer / Biomedical Scientist 
 Specialism: Clinical Engineering 
 Location: Reading, UK 
 Salary: Up to £26 per hour (DOE) 
 Contract Type: Full-Time, Ongoing (Locum)

Step into an exciting opportunity as a Band 6 Clinical Engineer/Biomedical Scientist in the bustling and historic town of Reading. This full-time ongoing locum role offers an attractive hourly rate of up to £26, depending on experience, and the chance to expand your expertise within essential clinical environments such as Wards and ICU. If you're passionate about Clinical Engineering and eager to contribute your skills within the NHS, this role offers the perfect platform to grow professionally while enjoying everything Reading has to offer.

<h3>Perks and Benefits:</h3>

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Locum Job: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility locum work provides, giving you exposure to diverse clinical settings and valuable experience.
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Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and educational resources designed to keep you at the forefront of your field.
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Networking Opportunities: Engage with a broad community of healthcare and engineering professionals, enhancing your career prospects.
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Competitive Pay: Earn up to £26 per hour, reflective of your specialist skillset and professional contribution.
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<h3>What You Will Do:</h3>

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Perform maintenance, repair, and calibration of medical equipment across critical care areas, ensuring full compliance with health and safety requirements.
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Work closely with clinical teams to support the full equipment lifecycle-from procurement and installation to decommissioning.
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Deliver technical guidance and device training to healthcare staff, promoting safe and effective equipment use.
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Contribute to research and development initiatives aimed at advancing clinical engineering standards and practices.
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Ensure strict adherence to regulatory obligations and assist with audit preparation and compliance activities.
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<h3>Requirements:</h3>

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Degree in Clinical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
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Registered Clinical Technologist (RCT) status or actively working towards registration.
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NHS experience essential.
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Valid UK driving licence, with willingness to travel between sites as required.
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<h3>Why Reading?</h3>

Reading offers an exceptional balance of cultural energy and tranquil countryside. With its rich heritage, thriving arts scen

Sanctuary Personnel

Band 6 Clinical Engineer/Biomedical scientist

Our pathology hub operates 7 days per week so you will be expected to work weekends on rotation and evening shifts until 8pm. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: To assist in the organisation, management and development of services within a specialised area of the pathology service, or across a range of services provided by the laboratory at Hub Hospital and support the provision of pathology services for spoke site Hospitals To liaise with the Laboratory Consultant and the Pathology Manager, to ensure the provision of the high-quality service in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Take a lead role in ensuring the hospital Point of Care Services (POCT) are safe and liaise with the National Pathology Specialist - Point of Care Testing. <ul> <li>Develop practice including investigation and reporting, within your areas of specialist expertise. </li> <li>Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts. </li> <li>Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens and blood. </li> <li>Assist with research and development.</li> <li>Develop practice in the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations, within your specialist area of expertise..</li> <li>Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information. </li> <li>Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others. </li> <li>Promotes best practice in health and safety and security.</li> <li>Assist in maintaining and developing services.</li> <li>Deliver quality improvement with the department senior team.</li> <li>Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.</li> <li>Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.</li> <li>Ensure distribution of External Quality Control (EQA) and Internal Quality Control (IQC) for POCT services to the correct departments in all supported hospitals</li> <li>Ensure uplift of EQA results for POCT to web portals and report results into the local POCT committee and give assistance to resolve any issues</li> <li>Attend local POCT committees and contribute to discussions on equipment, maintenance, EQA and IQC</li></ul> Who we're looking for: Qualifications and Training: <ul> <li>Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.</li> <li>Biomedical Scientist with the Health &amp; Care Professions Council</li></ul> Experience: <ul> <li>Experience within Microbiology</li> <li>Must have experience in interpretation and approval of both positive and negative results</li> <li>Working within a performance driven culture while maintaining safe standards. </li> <li>Meeting financial and budgetary targets.</li> <li>Supporting the commercial development of pathology services locally </li> <li>Experience in a scientific laboratory. </li> <li>Experience of independent sector</li> <li>Strategically commercial and familiarity with service developments.</li> <li>Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solution for new pathology services.</li> <li>Challenging consultants to influence evidence based practice </li> <li>Auditor</li></ul> Knowledge and Technical Ability: <ul> <li>Shares evidence based practices with colleagues to enhance pathology service and standards</li> <li>Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies. </li> <li>Possess medical device competencies</li> <li>Numeracy Skills</li> <li>Keeps abreast of developments in pathology practice</li> <li>Auditing skills across clinical standards and departments</li></ul> Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: <ul> <li>35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays</li> <li>Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options</li> <li>'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers</li> <li>Free Bupa wellness screening</li> <li>Private medical insurance</li> <li>Life assurance</li></ul> Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: <ul> <li>Driving clinical excellence</li> <li>Doing the right thing</li> <li>Caring is our passion.</li> <li>Keeping i</li></ul>

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Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion London, HCA Laboratories - Shropshire House, 10a Capper St, London WC1E 6JA Hours: 37.5 Hours per week Monday - Friday. 7.5 shifts between the hours of 08:00 and 20:30. Participation in weekend rota also required and occasional night duty - Full details below Permanent This role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience We're looking for an Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join our Blood Transfusion team at our HCA Laboratories based in Shropshire House. HCA Laboratories has over 35 years' experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, IVF Clinics, Insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation. Weekday shift hours: 08:00-16:30 10:00-18:30 12:00-20:30 Weekend shift hours: 08:00-17:00 08:00-20:30 Night duty hours: 20:30-08:00 Duties and Responsibilities: <ul><li>Expected to work in all sections within the Blood Transfusion department which would include; day to day running of the department, validation, document control, stock management, participation in the compilation of data required for various meetings and keeping maintenance records up to date. </li><li>Speedy and accurate processing of samples </li><li>Interpretation, validation and timely reporting of results </li><li>Ensure equipment are in good working order </li><li>Carry out Audits </li><li>Adhere to Health and Safety policies </li><li>Follow HCA policies and procedures </li></ul>At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others. What you'll bring: <ul><li> Accredited BSc </li><li> HCPC Registration </li><li> IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science </li><li> IBMS accredited MSc with Transfusion Science education course equivalent to 45 Level 7 CATS points </li><li> MSc in another Biomedical Science discipline in conjunction with an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science or a Transfusion Science education course equivalent to 45 Level 7 CATS points </li><li> Transfusion Specialist Portfolio or BBTS Specialist </li><li> Evidence of continual personal development (CPD) </li></ul>Why HCA UK? Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Medical Lab Assistant, you'll be eligible for:<ul><li>25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you</li><li>Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals</li><li>Private pension contribution which increases with length of service</li><li>Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Group Life Assurance from day one</li><li>Critical illness cover</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay</li><li>Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland</li><li>Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you</li><li>Discounts with over 800 major retailers</li></ul>Culture and values At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values: <ul><li>Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual </li></ul><ul><li>Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion </li></ul>

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