Main area Clinical Perfusion Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in oncall rota) Job ref 279-6856767-DEC24
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 15/01/2025
Clinical Perfusionist
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a recently qualified & accredited Clinical Perfusionist to join the Perfusion team at the Sussex Cardiac Centre.
* Liaise with senior perfusion staff on a daily basis for the purpose of daily responsibilities.
* Monitor and evaluate the delivery of service within the team and report back to senior staff.
* Directly supervise trainee clinical perfusionists.
* Respond in a flexible way to the demands of the environment, including unpredictable workload, emergency procedures, deadlines, and multi-area working.
* Independently manage and prioritise personal workload using effective time management skills.
Main duties of the job
As a qualified/accredited autonomous practitioner, provide clinical perfusion services, involving the management and control of the extracorporeal circuit during cardiac surgery, management of circulatory support devices, and participation in a 24-hour on-call service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Review patient notes for relevant medical history, making appropriate clinical decisions regarding the conduct of extracorporeal support.
* Assemble, prime, de-air, and manage extracorporeal devices for cardiac surgical procedures.
* Assess, interpret, and manage a wide range of complex clinical information and take appropriate autonomous action.
* Work as an independent practitioner, managing techniques during procedures.
* Perform complex myocardial preservation techniques.
* Assist with the management of complex long-term extracorporeal circulation techniques.
* Provide CPB and cardiac support services in other clinical areas.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Accreditation with SCPS
* Registration with CCPS
* MSc Clinical Perfusion Sciences
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
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