Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a highly specialised Perfusion service throughout the Health Board in support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the patients’ circulatory system, using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or other treatment as necessary. They must demonstrate highly developed auditory, visual and perceptive skills in dealing with a mass of information on a second to second basis in the delivery of routine and specialist perfusion techniques.
The post holder will perform the following duties and responsibilities, abiding by Health Board policies and procedures, Standard Operating procedures and protocols as laid down by the Perfusion Department and Chief Clinical Perfusion Scientist.
The post holder will have full accreditation as a Clinical Perfusion Scientist with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and will be registered as a licentiate member with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
Main duties of the job
1. Prepare, set up, prime, calibrate, maintain, run and dismantle the CPB extracorporeal circuit for every cardiopulmonary bypass procedure as an independent practitioner, often under pressure in urgent/emergency situations.
2. Prepare and administer pharmacological agents or alter physiological parameters as necessary based on their own observations and interpretation of vital signs.
3. Monitor and maintain all patient vital signs and physiological parameters, during cardiopulmonary bypass based on clinical knowledge of the cardiovascular system. A proficient knowledge of other organ systems including neurological, vascular, renal, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems is equally important in maintaining life.
4. Ensure cardiopulmonary bypass machine and ancillary life support apparatus including saturation monitor are accurately calibrated prior to every procedure and perform minor maintenance when necessary.
5. Assess patient condition from case notes, history, lab results and own observations and select (independently) most appropriate disposable and hardware equipment, pharmacological/haematological agents based on requisite clinical knowledge and training.
6. Make accurate calculations of necessary parameters based on clinical observations and patient history, this includes but is not limited to; calculation of circulating blood volume and blood flow rates, volume of pharmacological agents required in the perfusate (prime) and throughout the cardiopulmonary bypass period.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
Person specification
Qualifications
* A Master’s degree (or equivalent) relevant to the job role. Essential qualification is a post graduate qualification in Clinical Perfusion Science.
* Professional, technical, or academic qualifications or knowledge required, or the training undertaken or demonstrable experience.
* Experience required to fulfil the post. Some post accreditation experience (unsupervised) in the broad range of adult cardiopulmonary bypass techniques.
* Experience with other essential devices e.g. cell saver and intra-aortic balloon pumping.
Abilities
* Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours.
* Have excellent analytical and judgement skills in interpreting blood gas results and making adjustments to optimise patient care during the open heart procedure.
* Abilities required to perform effectively include being a strong communicator offering concise instructions and information.
* To have a compassionate/benevolent approach that offers clear information, tact where necessary, diplomacy and good manners.
* Special requirements to perform in the role e.g., Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours with a degree of flexibility. Satisfactory: Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Children Barred List check.
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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