Spire Healthcare Ltd

Senior Perfusionist

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Job summary

Senior Perfusionist | Theatres| Band 8b depending on experience | Southampton |Full-time or Part Time |

Spire Southampton Hospital are looking to recruit an experienced and committed Lead Perfusionist to join our friendly operating theatre team. Consultants come to work with us from all across the UK and you will work closely with them and be exposed to the latest innovative, evidence-based clinical techniques. The Senior Perfusionist main responsible is the conduct of a safe cardiopulmonary bypass, associated with all other techniques like Cell Salvage. Under challenging circumstances the perfusionist must be able to make autonomous clinical decisions that will have direct effect on the mortality and morbidity of patients. The post holder will be part of the Cardiac multi-disciplinary team and will provide an efficient and effective perfusion service within their place of work. Working as directed by the Lead Perfusionist and Spire Managers. The post involves mandatory participation in the perfusion departments on call rota.

Spire Southampton provides a wide range of services including day care and inpatient and outpatient services. The main activity is elective (planned) surgery, and more complex procedures such as cardiac and spinal surgery are supported by the onsite critical care facilities.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide exemplary planned care for patients requiring perioperative intervention while managing a team.
  • To ensure the team delivers effective patients care by providing appropriate clinical and managerial leadership, maximising effective theatres utilisation.
  • To Take on additional department responsibilities as identified locally
  • Promoting best practice and contributing towards quality improvements

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Here at Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Everything we do works towards one vision; to provide the best care possible. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. Join us, and youll receive a warm welcome.

Who are we? - A profitable, successful business led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.

Details

Date posted

10 May 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0058-10294

Job locations

Spire

Chalybeate Close

Southampton

SO16 6UY


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To provide exemplary planned care for patients requiring perioperative intervention while managing a team.
  • To ensure the team delivers effective patients care by providing appropriate clinical and managerial leadership, maximising effective theatres utilisation.
  • To Take on additional department responsibilities as identified locally
  • Promoting best practice and contributing towards quality improvements

Who we are looking for

· Perfusionist qualification

· Working as a Perfusionist at a senior level in and across multi disciplinary teams

· Evidence of substantial post registration continual professional development in management and related and relevant perioperative subjects

· Competence across a range of either surgical, anaesthetic or post-anaesthesia, management and leadership skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

· 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

· Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options

· ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

· Free Bupa wellness screening

· Private medical insurance

· Life assurance

· Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Penny Lawless on 07715 055760 or email penny.lawless@spirehealthcare.com

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To provide exemplary planned care for patients requiring perioperative intervention while managing a team.
  • To ensure the team delivers effective patients care by providing appropriate clinical and managerial leadership, maximising effective theatres utilisation.
  • To Take on additional department responsibilities as identified locally
  • Promoting best practice and contributing towards quality improvements

Who we are looking for

· Perfusionist qualification

· Working as a Perfusionist at a senior level in and across multi disciplinary teams

· Evidence of substantial post registration continual professional development in management and related and relevant perioperative subjects

· Competence across a range of either surgical, anaesthetic or post-anaesthesia, management and leadership skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

· 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

· Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options

· ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

· Free Bupa wellness screening

· Private medical insurance

· Life assurance

· Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Penny Lawless on 07715 055760 or email penny.lawless@spirehealthcare.com

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above for the requirements for this role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see above for the requirements for this role.

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).

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.

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).

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Spire

Chalybeate Close

Southampton

SO16 6UY


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Spire

Chalybeate Close

Southampton

SO16 6UY


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

10 May 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0058-10294

Job locations

Spire

Chalybeate Close

Southampton

SO16 6UY


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