Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Perfusion Scientist to lead our growing team of 13 Clinical Perfusion at LHCH. The Clinical Perfusion Manager is responsible for providing professional leadership and the operational management of the Perfusion Department, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of patient care and service delivery. Specialising in the full range of adult cardiac surgery we perform over 2,000 procedures per annum through six operating theatres specialising in complex aortic surgery, adult congenital surgery and minimally invasive surgery. It's an exciting time to join the Surgery Division at LHCH with a new Cardiothoracic theatre opening in 2025. Offering a wide range of specialised services, our Theatre department has a Surgical Robot and offers a range of minimally invasive procedures which ensures that LHCH provides cutting edge Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role comes with payment towards relocation expenses subject to the relocation policy. The role includes participation on an on call rota and the successful applicant must hold full registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists GB&I. Main duties of the job The Clinical Perfusion Manager will work with the Surgical Triumvirate (Divisional Director of Operations, Divisional Medical Director and Divisional Director of Nursing) to develop perfusion services in line with Trust goals, short and long term. The Clinical Perfusion Manager must also be an experienced autonomous practitioner who will be responsible for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures in adults undergoing a range of cardiac and aortic surgery. All accountabilities here are in addition to what would be expected of a Senior Clinical Perfusionist. The post holder will divide their time between clinical and managerial responsibilities as required; ensuring service delivery targets are met. 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. Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 410-SUR-6749889 Job locations Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Thomas Drive Liverpool L14 3PE Job description Job responsibilities The Clinical Perfusion Manager is responsible for providing professional leadership and the operational management of the Perfusion Department, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of patient care and service delivery. Please see the Job Description for full duties. Job description Job responsibilities The Clinical Perfusion Manager is responsible for providing professional leadership and the operational management of the Perfusion Department, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of patient care and service delivery. Please see the Job Description for full duties. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential MSc. in Clinical Perfusion Sciences plus a minimum of five further years advanced theoretical and practical training. Professional registration with The College of Clinical Perfusionist Scientists of Great Britain & Ireland. Advanced accreditation certificate of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland Evidence of Continual Professional Development. Desirable Fellowship of the College of Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. Relevant managerial qualification and experience. Knowledge & Experience Essential A high level of practical expertise and experience of a wide range of advanced clinical perfusion practices and procedures and their development. Five years' experience at Senior level or above. Management experience including the development of staff and management of projects. Experience of clinical audit. Able to work within and outside of the department, with credibility out of area. Desirable Research publications. Dissemination of knowledge through publication. Skills & Abilities Essential Detailed knowledge of the clinical management of routine and advanced complex cases such as Aortic reconstructions etc. at a theoretical and practical level. Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills during emergency and routine procedures. Demonstrated ability to organise self and others and manage priorities. Good analytical and judgemental skills applied to the interpretation of clinical data and results and their application to maintenance of patient care. Excellent communication skills. Excellent negotiation skills. Evidence of continuing personal and professional development. Able to prioritise and meet deadlines. IT skills keyboard, MS Office packages and custom databases. Desirable Development and audit of guidelines and policies and their clinical effectiveness. Values & Behaviours Essential Demonstrated ability to develop self and others. Ability to identify personal learning needs. Experience and evidence of personal development of skills to an advanced level. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Self-motivated. Self-confident. Meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work in high pressure clinical situations. Ability to plan and adapt to changing circumstances. Calm and objective. Punctual. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Able to participate fully in the on-call rota. Reliable work record. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Effective presentation skills. Personal objective of advancement of role and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential MSc. in Clinical Perfusion Sciences plus a minimum of five further years advanced theoretical and practical training. Professional registration with The College of Clinical Perfusionist Scientists of Great Britain & Ireland. Advanced accreditation certificate of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland Evidence of Continual Professional Development. Desirable Fellowship of the College of Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland. Relevant managerial qualification and experience. Knowledge & Experience Essential A high level of practical expertise and experience of a wide range of advanced clinical perfusion practices and procedures and their development. Five years' experience at Senior level or above. Management experience including the development of staff and management of projects. Experience of clinical audit. Able to work within and outside of the department, with credibility out of area. Desirable Research publications. Dissemination of knowledge through publication. Skills & Abilities Essential Detailed knowledge of the clinical management of routine and advanced complex cases such as Aortic reconstructions etc. at a theoretical and practical level. Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills during emergency and routine procedures. Demonstrated ability to organise self and others and manage priorities. Good analytical and judgemental skills applied to the interpretation of clinical data and results and their application to maintenance of patient care. Excellent communication skills. Excellent negotiation skills. Evidence of continuing personal and professional development. Able to prioritise and meet deadlines. IT skills keyboard, MS Office packages and custom databases. Desirable Development and audit of guidelines and policies and their clinical effectiveness. Values & Behaviours Essential Demonstrated ability to develop self and others. Ability to identify personal learning needs. Experience and evidence of personal development of skills to an advanced level. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Self-motivated. Self-confident. Meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work in high pressure clinical situations. Ability to plan and adapt to changing circumstances. Calm and objective. Punctual. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Able to participate fully in the on-call rota. Reliable work record. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Effective presentation skills. Personal objective of advancement of role and responsibilities. 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 Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Address Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Thomas Drive Liverpool L14 3PE Employer's website https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)