Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Perfusionist to fill a fixed term position within the Clinical Perfusion Department at UHNM.
The successful applicant will have full UK registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion & have at least three years experience post qualification or is able to demonstrate suitable exposure .
Please contact the department if you wish to discuss.
Main duties of the job
To clinically manage and control the temporary replacement of a patient's cardiopulmonary function to enable cardiac surgery and to support that function during other interventions. To operate auxiliary equipment for the benefit of patient safety and the effectiveness of clinical outcome. To assist in the development and management of the Department of Clinical Perfusion. They will be expected to perform these duties to a high level of clinical skill and knowledge. Participate in the "on call" and late duty rotas
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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- Choose the most appropriate equipment and disposable items for the procedure to be undertaken.
- Prepare equipment and disposable items to undertake cardiopulmonary bypass for routine and emergency cardiac surgery.
- Operate the heart lung machine and auxiliary equipment in order to maintain the patients clinical condition within physiological parameters, taking corrective action to compensate for changing conditions during cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Prepare equipment and disposable items to perform autologous blood salvage procedures both intra and post operatively for cardiac and other surgical specialities.
- Prepare and operate the equipment necessary for the insertion of intra-aortic balloon catheters and the continuing management of the balloon pump during the period of counter pulsation support. Troubleshooting when required.
- Undertake and interpret blood gas analysis.
- Undertake and interpret Thromboelastopgraphy Testing including Platelet Mapping and Fibrinogen Analysis where necessary.
- To set up and operate the relevant monitoring and safety devices.
- Prepare and operate equipment and disposables to perform vacuum assisted venous drainage.
- Prepare and operate equipment and disposables to perform carbon dioxide flushing of the operative field.
- Modify the extra corporeal circuit in order to facilitate haemoconcentration and modified ultra-filtration.
- Disassembly and disposal of all used consumable equipment in accordance with Trust and departmental guidelines.
- Observe recognised surgical standards of aseptic technique at all appropriate times.
- Maintain, clean and calibrate equipment, keeping relevant departmental records.
- Assist in the development and subsequent assessment of appropriate evaluation techniques for new equipment and techniques.
- Participate in any research and development projects, assisting in their initiation and control.
- Ensure there are adequate stock levels in all clinical areas, ordering additional stock when required.
- Conduct informal in-service and external formal educational and training sessions with other Perfusionists, nursing and medical staff, when required.
- Complete accurately the relevant departmental and clinical records, providing any statistical and administrative information as required.
- Job Specific Duties
- Directly supervise trainee perfusionists, assisting in the development of the departmental training programmes.
- Act as a mentor to the trainee perfusionist, ensuring all relevant personal logs and training documentation is completed.
- Ensure the blood gas analyser is quality controlled and maintained, delegating when necessary.
- Assist in ensuring all equipment is regularly maintained and serviced, reporting any failures and problems are reported to the relevant people.
- Research unusual patient conditions and the development of relevant perfusion techniques for those pathologies.
- Actively participate in the development of departmental procedures and protocols.
- Liaise with consultant clinicians, nursing and perfusion staff in the assessment and application of new techniques and equipment to ensure the best clinical outcomes and improvement in patient care.
- Deputise for the Deputy Clinical Manager when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
- Choose the most appropriate equipment and disposable items for the procedure to be undertaken.
- Prepare equipment and disposable items to undertake cardiopulmonary bypass for routine and emergency cardiac surgery.
- Operate the heart lung machine and auxiliary equipment in order to maintain the patients clinical condition within physiological parameters, taking corrective action to compensate for changing conditions during cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Prepare equipment and disposable items to perform autologous blood salvage procedures both intra and post operatively for cardiac and other surgical specialities.
- Prepare and operate the equipment necessary for the insertion of intra-aortic balloon catheters and the continuing management of the balloon pump during the period of counter pulsation support. Troubleshooting when required.
- Undertake and interpret blood gas analysis.
- Undertake and interpret Thromboelastopgraphy Testing including Platelet Mapping and Fibrinogen Analysis where necessary.
- To set up and operate the relevant monitoring and safety devices.
- Prepare and operate equipment and disposables to perform vacuum assisted venous drainage.
- Prepare and operate equipment and disposables to perform carbon dioxide flushing of the operative field.
- Modify the extra corporeal circuit in order to facilitate haemoconcentration and modified ultra-filtration.
- Disassembly and disposal of all used consumable equipment in accordance with Trust and departmental guidelines.
- Observe recognised surgical standards of aseptic technique at all appropriate times.
- Maintain, clean and calibrate equipment, keeping relevant departmental records.
- Assist in the development and subsequent assessment of appropriate evaluation techniques for new equipment and techniques.
- Participate in any research and development projects, assisting in their initiation and control.
- Ensure there are adequate stock levels in all clinical areas, ordering additional stock when required.
- Conduct informal in-service and external formal educational and training sessions with other Perfusionists, nursing and medical staff, when required.
- Complete accurately the relevant departmental and clinical records, providing any statistical and administrative information as required.
- Job Specific Duties
- Directly supervise trainee perfusionists, assisting in the development of the departmental training programmes.
- Act as a mentor to the trainee perfusionist, ensuring all relevant personal logs and training documentation is completed.
- Ensure the blood gas analyser is quality controlled and maintained, delegating when necessary.
- Assist in ensuring all equipment is regularly maintained and serviced, reporting any failures and problems are reported to the relevant people.
- Research unusual patient conditions and the development of relevant perfusion techniques for those pathologies.
- Actively participate in the development of departmental procedures and protocols.
- Liaise with consultant clinicians, nursing and perfusion staff in the assessment and application of new techniques and equipment to ensure the best clinical outcomes and improvement in patient care.
- Deputise for the Deputy Clinical Manager when required.
Person Specification
Full UK Registration CCPS
Essential
- Have full UK CCPS registration
Seniority
Essential
- Have experience of independent working and fulfilling a 24/7 on call rota.
Person Specification
Full UK Registration CCPS
Essential
- Have full UK CCPS registration
Seniority
Essential
- Have experience of independent working and fulfilling a 24/7 on call rota.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
