Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Perfusionist at any stage of their career to be part of the extensive range of highly specialised services that we provide for our patients. We are searching for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our existing team of Clinical Perfusion Scientists at the Royal Brompton site in South Kensington, London. This position is for either a band 8a Lead Clinical Perfusion Scientist.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should be competent in a wide range of perfusion techniques used in adult cardiac surgery and be familiar with associated therapies such as intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation, intra-operative cell salvage and coagulation monitoring with thromboelastography. Applicants should have good communication skills and be able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
In addition, the Royal Brompton Hospital is one of only five centres in England commissioned to provide veno-venous Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for severe acute respiratory failure in adults. We also provide veno-arterial ECMO for severe cardiac failure both in children and adults and have an active retrieval service with patients being referred from all over the South West of England and Wales.
About us
As a nationally accredited training unit, we place emphasis on training and education and the continual professional development of all our staff. We provide regular seminars and wet lab sessions for the wider theatre team and staff from other departments. We promote attendance and participation at all relevant scientific meetings and our practice is constantly evolving based on best scientific evidence. The opportunity for research is also available.
This role would be ideally suited to candidates seeking exposure to perfusion techniques beyond those encountered during routine adult cardiac surgery. Although experience of Paediatric perfusion and ECMO techniques is desirable, it is not essential and further training in these areas will be given to the successful candidate.
Accreditation with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland are essential requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Select and prepare under sterile conditions the appropriated cardiopulmonary bypass equipment according to the needs of the patient and the surgical procedure. This may involve manual handling of heavy equipment.
- Implement a perfusion strategy for an individual patient based on the pre assessment of the patient records and discussion with the relevant medical groups. This will involve close working relationships with staff in a stressful working environment.
- Participate in a 24hr on-call service.
- Perform paediatric cardiopulmonary bypass with or without supervision depending upon experience. Training and supervision will be given where necessary.
- Competently perform Intra Aortic Balloon Counter Pulsation therapy in all areas of the hospital.
- Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained and decontaminated to the departmental standard.
- Be proactive in the blood conservation programme following the better transfusion policy, by providing cell salvage to all patients.
- Administer blood transfusions following the better blood transfusion policy.
- Offer a blood management service to all specialties including sealants and gels.
- Assist with the provision of a specialist ECMO service to patients and other multi-disciplinary teams including initial assembly and technical support throughout the ECMO period. Training and supervision will be given where necessary.
- To be responsible for patient parameters whilst on cardiopulmonary bypass with the administration of drugs within set guidelines.
- Familiar with all emergency procedures for equipment failure and act according to the department procedures, ensuring patient safety.
- To perform quality assurance procedures and checks. Taking the appropriate action in the event of failure.
- Accurately complete the data set requirements for the Trust.
- Assist with the provision of a near patient testing service and provide interpretation of the results.
- Deal empathetically with patients, carers and staff in difficult situations.
- Provide teaching training and support of senior clinical perfusionists and trainee clinical perfusionists whilst demonstrating teaching skills.
- Maintain accurate real time patient records with hard copies correctly stored.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Select and prepare under sterile conditions the appropriated cardiopulmonary bypass equipment according to the needs of the patient and the surgical procedure. This may involve manual handling of heavy equipment.
- Implement a perfusion strategy for an individual patient based on the pre assessment of the patient records and discussion with the relevant medical groups. This will involve close working relationships with staff in a stressful working environment.
- Participate in a 24hr on-call service.
- Perform paediatric cardiopulmonary bypass with or without supervision depending upon experience. Training and supervision will be given where necessary.
- Competently perform Intra Aortic Balloon Counter Pulsation therapy in all areas of the hospital.
- Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained and decontaminated to the departmental standard.
- Be proactive in the blood conservation programme following the better transfusion policy, by providing cell salvage to all patients.
- Administer blood transfusions following the better blood transfusion policy.
- Offer a blood management service to all specialties including sealants and gels.
- Assist with the provision of a specialist ECMO service to patients and other multi-disciplinary teams including initial assembly and technical support throughout the ECMO period. Training and supervision will be given where necessary.
- To be responsible for patient parameters whilst on cardiopulmonary bypass with the administration of drugs within set guidelines.
- Familiar with all emergency procedures for equipment failure and act according to the department procedures, ensuring patient safety.
- To perform quality assurance procedures and checks. Taking the appropriate action in the event of failure.
- Accurately complete the data set requirements for the Trust.
- Assist with the provision of a near patient testing service and provide interpretation of the results.
- Deal empathetically with patients, carers and staff in difficult situations.
- Provide teaching training and support of senior clinical perfusionists and trainee clinical perfusionists whilst demonstrating teaching skills.
- Maintain accurate real time patient records with hard copies correctly stored.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Clinical Perfusion Science (or equivilent)
Experience
Essential
- Competent in Cardiopulmonary Bypass techniques in adults
- Minimum 3 years post accreditation experience
Desirable
- Competent in cardiopulmonary bypass techniques for paediatric patients including Neonatal, Infant & GUCH patients
- Ability to demonstrate application of expanded roles / skills within clinical setting
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Clinical Perfusion Science (or equivilent)
Experience
Essential
- Competent in Cardiopulmonary Bypass techniques in adults
- Minimum 3 years post accreditation experience
Desirable
- Competent in cardiopulmonary bypass techniques for paediatric patients including Neonatal, Infant & GUCH patients
- Ability to demonstrate application of expanded roles / skills within clinical setting
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).
