Band 7 Clinical Perfusion Scientist- Clinical Perfusion

Job Summary

The successful applicant will join an evolving and dynamic team expected to work as an experienced and autonomous practitioner in Clinical Perfusion Science contributing to the safe treatment of patients with varied pathologies. The post holder will be expected to undertake a wide range of duties detailed within the job description to successfully deliver a variety of evidence based clinical services including conventional cardiac surgery, complex aortic, cardiothoracic transplantation, adult congenital heart disease, carcinoid syndrome, liver surgery, and MCS support. They will be expected to work without direct supervision and are able to organise multiple services to safely suit the requirements of patient care. Participation in a 24 hour on-call rota is mandatory. The post holder will be expected to take lead responsibility for a specific clinical and non-clinical aspect of the service that best suits the needs of the department, whilst escalating any associated issues and reporting audit data to the directorate. It will be expected that the successful applicant will divide time between clinical and managerial responsibility as required whilst ensuring CPD is maintained. All required training and supervision will be provided. Opportunity may exist to support the treatment of NHS patients through local private healthcare providers.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

The successful applicant will hold a wide range of responsibilities which requires a variety of skills. Many qualities will be required in all the following areas:

• Clinical Practice/Technical Skills for Patient Care.
• Quality of Care
• Policy / Service Development / Implementation
• Financial and Physical Resources
• Human Resources
• Research and Development
• Communication
• Analytical and Judgemental Skills
• Physical Skills
  
  

The Clinical Perfusionist will work up to 4 days per week undertaking a shift pattern to suit the needs of the clinical service. They will also be expected to contribute to out of hours work requiring a 30 minute response time.

For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description & Person Specification.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PgDip Perfusion Science
• MSc Perfusion or equivalent
• Accredited with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientist
• Registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists
• Evidence of CPD
  
  

Desirable

• Completed a ECMO/MCS training course
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Proven continuous experience in specialised perfusion techniques including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping, Complex aortic procedures, Vacuum Assisted Venous Drainage,
  
  

Blood conservation

• Evidence of policy / protocol development
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in complex perfusion techniques including Short- & Long Term VADS, Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Transplantation & Organ Retrieval
• Minimum 4 years qualified as a Clinical Perfusionist
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Matthew Carlton

matthew.carlton@uhb.nhs.uk

01213712764

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49387.00 to £56515.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time

Reference number

304-1104447

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Attachments

Job Description

JD PS - Band 7 Clinical Perfusionist Scientist.pdf – 474KB Opens in a new window