The Cardiothoracic unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital performs 700 adult cardiac surgical cases per annum. In addition to the usual range of myocardial revascularization and valve replacement procedures, the case mix includes complex thoracic aortic surgery, mini mitral valve repair, minimally invasive coronary and valve surgery, and off-pump coronary surgery.
The Department of Clinical Perfusion provides additional support to the Cardiology Angiography Suite and collaborates with Cardiologists and Intensivists on an emerging MCS programme for Cardiogenic Shock.
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Clinical Perfusionist, expanding our team to a total of 9 qualified perfusionists and 2 trainees. The Clinical Perfusion team is also supporting our 6th and 7th Bristol MSc trainees as they enter their first year of training. Mentoring and pastoral support to our students is a key part of this role.
This is a full-time permanent contract based on a 4-day working week, with flexibility for part-time or alternative work patterns to promote work-life balance. Participation in the on-call rota is required, currently at a 1:6 frequency with some enhancements.
Informal enquiries and visits are welcome from appropriately qualified individuals. The closing date is January 7th, 2025, but we may close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate approaches.
Key Dimensions
1. Provide significant, highly specialist, autonomously managed, direct care delivery.
2. Responsible for the continual development and delivery of training packages related to perfusion science, specialist devices, and techniques to trainees and multidisciplinary team members.
3. Provide highly specialist advice directly related to care delivery and technical aspects of treatment.
4. Undertake significant out-of-hours commitment for autonomously managed, direct care delivery on a rota basis.
5. Assist the Clinical Perfusion Manager in procurement, maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting of high-value equipment and specialist clinical devices.
6. Allocate daily duties appropriate to skill mix in the absence of the Clinical Perfusion Manager or Deputy Manager.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and serving as a base for medical education, training, and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards, and behaviors define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we build with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, focusing on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programs use Value Based Interviewing to identify candidates who share our values and can deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. This approach significantly impacts job satisfaction and the outcomes and experiences of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing, please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values.
Essential
* Accreditation by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
* A minimum of two years post-accreditation experience.
* Postgraduate knowledge of routine and highly specialized techniques, e.g., Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps.
* Demonstrate continuing professional development towards re-accreditation and re-registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
* Deliver specialist training to others where appropriate.
* Advanced computer literacy and keyboard skills.
* Conversant with health and safety guidelines (Trust-wide and national) related to the use of particular devices, techniques, drugs, and solutions.
Desirable
* Evidence of policy and/or protocol development and post-incident reporting.
* Networking: ability to work within and outside of the department, with credibility out of area.
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