Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
* Choose the most appropriate equipment and disposable items for the procedure to be undertaken.
* Prepare equipment and disposable items to undertake cardiopulmonary bypass for routine and emergency cardiac surgery.
* Operate the heart-lung machine and auxiliary equipment in order to maintain the patient's clinical condition within physiological parameters, taking corrective action to compensate for changing conditions during cardiopulmonary bypass.
* Prepare equipment and disposable items to perform autologous blood salvage procedures both intra and post-operatively for cardiac and other surgical specialties.
* Prepare and operate the equipment necessary for the insertion of intra-aortic balloon catheters and the continuing management of the balloon pump during the period of counterpulsation support. Troubleshooting when required.
* Undertake and interpret blood gas analysis.
* Undertake and interpret Thromboelastography Testing including Platelet Mapping and Fibrinogen Analysis where necessary.
* Set up and operate the relevant monitoring and safety devices.
* Prepare and operate equipment and disposables to perform vacuum-assisted venous drainage.
* Prepare and operate equipment and disposables to perform carbon dioxide flushing of the operative field.
* Modify the extracorporeal circuit in order to facilitate hemoconcentration and modified ultrafiltration.
* Disassemble and dispose of all used consumable equipment in accordance with Trust and departmental guidelines.
* Observe recognized surgical standards of aseptic technique at all appropriate times.
* Maintain, clean, and calibrate equipment, keeping relevant departmental records.
* Assist in the development and subsequent assessment of appropriate evaluation techniques for new equipment and techniques.
* Participate in any research and development projects, assisting in their initiation and control.
* Ensure there are adequate stock levels in all clinical areas, ordering additional stock when required.
* Conduct informal in-service and external formal educational and training sessions with other Perfusionists, nursing, and medical staff, when required.
* Complete accurately the relevant departmental and clinical records, providing any statistical and administrative information as required.
Job Specific Duties
* Directly supervise trainee perfusionists, assisting in the development of the departmental training programmes.
* Act as a mentor to the trainee perfusionist, ensuring all relevant personal logs and training documentation are completed.
* Ensure the blood gas analyser is quality controlled and maintained, delegating when necessary.
* Assist in ensuring all equipment is regularly maintained and serviced, reporting any failures and problems to the relevant people.
* Research unusual patient conditions and the development of relevant perfusion techniques for those pathologies.
* Actively participate in the development of departmental procedures and protocols.
* Liase with consultant clinicians, nursing, and perfusion staff in the assessment and application of new techniques and equipment to ensure the best clinical outcomes and improvement in patient care.
* Deputise for the Deputy Clinical Manager when required.
Personal/Professional Development
* To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence.
* To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan.
* Assist in the professional and personal development of others.
* Registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and maintain professional re-accreditation through clinical and educational activity.
* Must abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
* Maintain effective and supportive relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Conversant with all relevant departmental and Trust protocols.
Health and Safety
* To take reasonable care for your own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
* To co-operate with North Staffordshire Hospital NHS Trust in ensuring that statutory regulations, codes of practice, local policies, and departmental health and safety rules are adhered to.
* Attend mandatory training sessions when required.
Person Specification
Full UK Registration CCPS
Essential Criteria
* Have full UK CCPS registration.
Seniority
Essential Criteria
* Three years post-qualification or relevant experience.
Important Information About Your Application
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith, or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
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Applicant Requirements
* You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
* 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.
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