Main area: Perfusion
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Fixed term: 2 years (Until December 2027)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 days per week)
Job ref: 387-SPS9896-DA
Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town: Bristol
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/04/2025 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Perfusion department is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual willing to undertake our two-year training program. During these two years, you will be required to complete an MSc in Perfusion Science based in Bristol as well as perform 150 supervised cases to acquire the necessary clinical skills to undertake the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists practical exam. Applicants will have a minimum of a 2:1 grade in a relevant science degree in order to be eligible to apply and enrol on the course.
Candidates should reside in the UK at the time of application.
Main duties of the job
To train and qualify as a Clinical Perfusion Scientist who is capable of operating autonomously in the delivery of clinical and professional perfusion services within a multidisciplinary team. The two-year training programme comprises theoretical and practical training throughout, concluding with academic and professional accreditation examinations. The trainee Clinical Perfusionist will develop the skills to be competent to provide the agreed quality standards.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* BSc Honours Degree 2.1 or higher in Human Science/related subjects- Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Anatomy (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
* Be able to work as a member of a team
* Work Experience in the Health
* Work experience in busy environments
Skills and Abilities
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
* Committed to providing high quality service
* IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
* Flexible and adaptable to change
* Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
* Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the health care setting
* Ability to work under own initiative
* Professional and Confident approach
* Able to work under pressure in intense clinical situations
* Team player
* Responsible
* Good work ethic
* Quick learner
* Calm and patient
* Decisive
* Good sense of humour
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: United Bristol Healthcare Trust
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
Success
BS2 8HW
Telephone: 01173425000 (option 1)
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