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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.
Job overview
The John Radcliffe Hospital performs 700 adult cardiac surgical cases per annum. The case mix comprises a range of coronary revascularization techniques, complex thoracic aortic surgery, mitral valve repair and remodeling, minimally invasive valve surgery, and off-pump coronary surgery. In addition, the team provides mechanical support, cell salvage and standby services to the Cardiology Angiography Suite.
The Department of Clinical Perfusion is offering a rare opportunity to train as a Clinical Perfusion Scientist. The successful candidate will embark on a 2-year training program that will blend hands-on clinical experience with enrolment on the Perfusion Science MSc at the University of Bristol - a high-level research-based course designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in clinical practice.
Candidates will require a 2:1 in an appropriate Life Sciences degree and upon completion will be eligible to gain Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
Successful candidates will work a 4-day week and during training will participate in the department’s 24-hour on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
* Train under the direct supervision of an accredited Clinical Perfusion Scientist.
* Enrol onto the MSc blended learning programme in Perfusion Science at the University of Bristol.
* Assist in the delivery of the perfusion service.
* Under direct supervision by a qualified Clinical Perfusionist, undertake a range of perfusion techniques during routine and emergency cardiopulmonary bypass.
* Develop skills to assess the patient’s relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis to enable appropriate decisions concerning conduct of the procedure.
* Set up, prime and run cardiopulmonary bypass equipment.
* Sample, analyse and interpret arterial/venous blood gases and patient coagulation status.
* Administer drugs, including colloid/crystalloid fluids, vasoactive drugs, cardioplegia solution, potassium, anticoagulants and haemostatic drugs under the direct supervision of a qualified clinical perfusionist.
* Manipulate on a second-to-second basis the patient’s cardiovascular system whilst on cardiopulmonary bypass.
* Undertake haemofiltration and blood transfusion as required under direct supervision.
* Assist in the quality control, calibration and maintenance of expensive and complex medical equipment in Clinical Perfusion.
* Acquire an understanding and assist in the running Intra-Aortic Balloon counter-pulsation therapy under direct supervision.
Person specification
* Appropriate science degree at 2:1 or equivalent.
* Relevant clinical experience.
* Able to relocate to Oxford.
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks.
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