Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Trainee Clinical Perfusion Scientist

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the friendly and committed team of Clinical Perfusionists at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in north-west London.

Perfusion training will be based at Hammersmith Hospital (clinical) and the University of Bristol (academic). The Perfusion training program is for a minimum of two years working towards the requirements to gain basic accreditation with the Society of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain and Ireland. Applicants will therefore need a minimum of an upper second honours degree 2:1 or equivalent in a science or medicine-related subject that is acceptable for entry into the MSc Perfusion Science programme at the University of Bristol in September 2023.

Approximately 500 adult cardiac surgical procedures are performed at Hammersmith Hospital annually, including mini bypass and minimally invasive procedures. We are one of three hospitals locally on a rotation covering an acute aortic dissection service. We operate a four-day working week with a 24/7 on-call service which also includes clinical support to the Trust's trauma service based at St. Mary's Hospital.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, or to find out more, please contact Dennis Loja or Tom Rowlands on 0203 3134195.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will follow the departmental training program, protocols and procedures in order to be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of an accredited staff-grade Clinical Perfusion Scientist once training and accreditation exams are completed.

Register as a Trainee Perfusionist with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.

Follow the current recognised MSc in Perfusion Science academic program, attend and complete the required coursework and examinations as deemed necessary in order to fulfil the academic criteria to take the Examination for the Certificate of Accreditation in Basic Clinical Perfusion Science.

Contribute to the delivery of clinical and professional perfusion services within the multidisciplinary team by performing cardiopulmonary bypass and other perfusion procedures, under appropriate supervision by qualified members of the perfusion team in order to fulfil the clinical criteria necessary to take the Examination for the Certificate of Accreditation in Basic Clinical Perfusion Science.

Maintain a good working relationship with members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Under the supervision of a qualified perfusionist, participate in the 24/7 on-call perfusion service rota.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, and season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location. As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Details

Date posted

17 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,448 to £47,965 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-693

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • An honours or postgraduate degree in an appropriate scientific discipline awarded by a British HE institution (minimum 2:1) or other medicine-related subject/professional qualification deemed acceptable for entry into the MSc Perfusion Science programme by the Society and College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland, and the University of Bristol

Desirable

  • Do you currently hold a minimum, upper second-class honours degree, 2:1 or equivalent in a science or medicine-related subject that is acceptable for entry into the MSc Perfusion course at the University of Bristol in September 2023?

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with people at different levels

Desirable

  • Experience working within a healthcare setting
  • Experience working within a critical care area

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Effective time management and ability to prioritise workload
  • Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective negotiation skills
  • Ability to cope well with pressure and stress within your working environment
  • Advanced computer literacy and IT skills

Desirable

  • Research and audit skills
  • Presentation skills
Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • An honours or postgraduate degree in an appropriate scientific discipline awarded by a British HE institution (minimum 2:1) or other medicine-related subject/professional qualification deemed acceptable for entry into the MSc Perfusion Science programme by the Society and College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland, and the University of Bristol

Desirable

  • Do you currently hold a minimum, upper second-class honours degree, 2:1 or equivalent in a science or medicine-related subject that is acceptable for entry into the MSc Perfusion course at the University of Bristol in September 2023?

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with people at different levels

Desirable

  • Experience working within a healthcare setting
  • Experience working within a critical care area

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Effective time management and ability to prioritise workload
  • Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective negotiation skills
  • Ability to cope well with pressure and stress within your working environment
  • Advanced computer literacy and IT skills

Desirable

  • Research and audit skills
  • Presentation skills

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 (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).

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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Clinical Perfusion Scientist

Dennis Loja

dennis.loja@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,448 to £47,965 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-693

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


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