Job summary
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH) is a major adult cardiac unit. We perform over 2000 cardiac surgical procedures per annum, routinely working through six operating theatres, specialising in complex aortic surgery, adult congenital surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery including robotic surgery.
We require an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join our team at LHCH. We are looking to recruit at Band 8a or Band 7, depending upon the applicant's level of experience.
Main duties of the job
The applicant will provide Clinical Perfusion and associated specialist services as part of a team of 13 Clinical Perfusionists and must hold full registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists GB&I.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide a full range of adult cardiopulmonary bypass and associated therapies to our patients, covering a 24/7 rota with core working hours 8am-6pm Mon-Fri. We would be willing to consider applications from individuals looking to work either full-time or part-time hours, but a commitment to the on call out of hours service is essential.
Reporting to Perfusion Management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide a full range of adult cardiopulmonary bypass and associated therapies to our patients, covering a 24/7 rota with core working hours 8am-6pm Mon-Fri. We would be willing to consider applications from individuals looking to work either full-time or part-time hours, but a commitment to the on call out of hours service is essential.
Reporting to Perfusion Management.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Educated to MSc level in Perfusion Science, or equivalent
- Accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
- Professional Registration with College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development.
Desirable
- Evidence of Advanced Training in Perfusion Techniques
- Advanced Certificate from College of Clinical Perfusion Scientist of Great Britain and Ireland.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate knowledge of routine and specialised clinical techniques, e.g., ECMO, Ventricular Assist Devices, Vacuum Assisted Venous Drainage, Blood Conservation, IntraAortic Balloon Counter-pulsation.
- Able to work within and outside of the department, with credibility out of area.
- Deliver specialist training where appropriate. Knowledge of clinical hazard & emergency procedures.
- Up-to-date with latest developments.
- Five years post accreditation OR relevant clinical experience
- Knowledge of Point of Care Testing
- Familiar with complex aortic surgery.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialised perfusion techniques.
- Awareness of NHS Plan and relevant Service Frameworks
- Evidence of Service Development contributions.
- Evidence of policy/protocol development and post incident reporting..
- Published author/co-author of peer-reviewed scientific literature.
- Knowledge of research methodology and statistics.
- Experience of staff development.
- Experience with ECMO
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-Point and Access, Hospital and perfusion databases.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Able to maintain intense levels of concentration.
- Able to interact with patients and their relatives where necessary.
- Autonomous practitioner accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries.
- High level of organisational skill
- Ability to work calmly, efficiently and effectively in stressful, emotive and emergency situations.
- Team player with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication.
- Able to provide support for colleagues in both perfusion and the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Effective leadership skills
- Able to teach and relate to different Staff Groups.
- Good mentoring skills.
- Good negotiation skills
- Ability to manage conflict.
- Ability to facilitate change by discussion and implementation of emerging best practice.
- Demonstrate the application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting.
- Ability to serve on working parties and/or committees at both local and regional levels.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Good time-keeping, punctuality and reliability.
- Willingness to advance own knowledge and understanding.
- Conscientious in all aspects of clinical and professional work.
- Must provide a very flexible working approach to accommodate the rapidly changing nature of surgical environment.
- Able to participate in departmental on-call rota and work antisocial hours.
- Innovative
- Polite, respectful, compassionate and caring
Desirable
- Full UK Driving licence
- Full member of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Educated to MSc level in Perfusion Science, or equivalent
- Accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
- Professional Registration with College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development.
Desirable
- Evidence of Advanced Training in Perfusion Techniques
- Advanced Certificate from College of Clinical Perfusion Scientist of Great Britain and Ireland.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate knowledge of routine and specialised clinical techniques, e.g., ECMO, Ventricular Assist Devices, Vacuum Assisted Venous Drainage, Blood Conservation, IntraAortic Balloon Counter-pulsation.
- Able to work within and outside of the department, with credibility out of area.
- Deliver specialist training where appropriate. Knowledge of clinical hazard & emergency procedures.
- Up-to-date with latest developments.
- Five years post accreditation OR relevant clinical experience
- Knowledge of Point of Care Testing
- Familiar with complex aortic surgery.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialised perfusion techniques.
- Awareness of NHS Plan and relevant Service Frameworks
- Evidence of Service Development contributions.
- Evidence of policy/protocol development and post incident reporting..
- Published author/co-author of peer-reviewed scientific literature.
- Knowledge of research methodology and statistics.
- Experience of staff development.
- Experience with ECMO
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-Point and Access, Hospital and perfusion databases.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Able to maintain intense levels of concentration.
- Able to interact with patients and their relatives where necessary.
- Autonomous practitioner accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries.
- High level of organisational skill
- Ability to work calmly, efficiently and effectively in stressful, emotive and emergency situations.
- Team player with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication.
- Able to provide support for colleagues in both perfusion and the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Effective leadership skills
- Able to teach and relate to different Staff Groups.
- Good mentoring skills.
- Good negotiation skills
- Ability to manage conflict.
- Ability to facilitate change by discussion and implementation of emerging best practice.
- Demonstrate the application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting.
- Ability to serve on working parties and/or committees at both local and regional levels.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Good time-keeping, punctuality and reliability.
- Willingness to advance own knowledge and understanding.
- Conscientious in all aspects of clinical and professional work.
- Must provide a very flexible working approach to accommodate the rapidly changing nature of surgical environment.
- Able to participate in departmental on-call rota and work antisocial hours.
- Innovative
- Polite, respectful, compassionate and caring
Desirable
- Full UK Driving licence
- Full member of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
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).
