Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic clinical perfusion scientist to join our existing team at the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield.
A position has arisen for a clinical perfusion scientist to work in a multi disciplinary team within the Cardiothoracic Directorate.
As an autonomous practitioner a Clinical Perfusionist should offer a comprehensive specialist clinical and technical perfusion service during both routine and emergency procedures as a vital member of the multidisciplinary team during cardiac surgery. The Clinical Perfusionist will also participate in the development of department protocols and research.
Registration with The College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of GB&I is essential.
Main duties of the job
- Take, where appropriate, delegated responsibility for the delivery of a highly specialistperfusion service, ensuring the service is effective and well-coordinated.
- Offer and undertake a range of highly specialised perfusion techniques during routine andemergency cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Assess patients' relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis and make appropriatedecisions concerning conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
- Advise clinicians on the suitability of equipment and suggest to clinicians appropriatecourses of action.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Our vision is to be a renowned perfusion team with a clear purpose to provide expertise in our field whilst firmly adhering to the Trust PROUD values designed to deliver first class patient care.
This will be achieved with specialist expertise coupled with forward thinking improvement at all times through research, effective training and continuous development of our service model.
We are supported in this by active patient and community groups who enthusiastically encourage and challenge us to deliver our goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Post Graduate MSc level in Perfusion Science
- Accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
- Professional Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of GB and Ireland
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Attendance and participation in clinical audit
- Attendance at relevant National Conferences
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of routine and specialised clinical techniques for example Thrombo Elastography, Vacuum Assist Drainage and Blood Conservation.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures and clinical hazards
- Up to date with latest developments
- Understanding the capabilities and limitations of the clinical equipment used.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering specialist training to others where appropriate.
- Presentation at MDT, M&M and audit meetings.
Further Training
Desirable
- Specialist perfusion techniques such as minimal access surgery.
- Paperless charting and electronic data capture
- Goal directed perfusion
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to maintain intense levels of concentration
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Good communication skills
- Good planning and organisation skills.
- A flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the service and adaptable to change.
- Good IT skills
- Accountable for own professional conduct and able to work within professional guidelines
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups
- Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS.
- Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Mentoring skills
- Ability to teach and relate to different staff groups
- Ability to deal with conflict
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to participate fully in the on call rota.
- Able to meet the needs of a rapidly changing service by working flexibly
- Able to work unsocial hours and cover additional hours where required.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Post Graduate MSc level in Perfusion Science
- Accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
- Professional Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of GB and Ireland
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Attendance and participation in clinical audit
- Attendance at relevant National Conferences
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of routine and specialised clinical techniques for example Thrombo Elastography, Vacuum Assist Drainage and Blood Conservation.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures and clinical hazards
- Up to date with latest developments
- Understanding the capabilities and limitations of the clinical equipment used.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering specialist training to others where appropriate.
- Presentation at MDT, M&M and audit meetings.
Further Training
Desirable
- Specialist perfusion techniques such as minimal access surgery.
- Paperless charting and electronic data capture
- Goal directed perfusion
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to maintain intense levels of concentration
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Good communication skills
- Good planning and organisation skills.
- A flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the service and adaptable to change.
- Good IT skills
- Accountable for own professional conduct and able to work within professional guidelines
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups
- Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS.
- Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Mentoring skills
- Ability to teach and relate to different staff groups
- Ability to deal with conflict
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to participate fully in the on call rota.
- Able to meet the needs of a rapidly changing service by working flexibly
- Able to work unsocial hours and cover additional hours where required.
Desirable
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
