Band 6 Trainee Clinical Perfusion Scientist

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Clinical Perfusion Scientist to join our dynamic department and support the Cardiac Surgical Unit at University Hospitals Birmingham, under the direct supervision of an accredited Clinical Perfusion Scientist at all times. On completion of the training programme the qualified Clinical Perfusion Scientist at UHB will be proficient in working autonomously to deliver complex Perfusion techniques covering a wide range of services including Cardiothoracic and Liver transplantation, complex Aortic Surgery and various types of mechanical circulatory support.

A successful applicant will undertake training in Clinical Perfusion techniques in accordance with national guidelines leading to the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists Accreditation Certificate and an MSc in Clinical Perfusion Science. The applicant will need to hold an appropriate scientific/medical based degree with Honors (Minimum 2:1) that should satisfy the entry requirements for eligibility onto the Bristol University Masters degree in Clinical Perfusion Science.

With the appropriate levels of supervision the post holder will be supported with training to develop the ability to manage complex cases independently. They will be accountable for their own professional actions and recognise their own professional boundaries through interpretation of clinical/ professional policies and within defined departmental, national protocols and policies.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join an evolving and dynamic team expected to work as a supervised practitioner in Clinical Perfusion Science contributing to the treatment of patients with varied pathologies. The post holder will be expected to undertake a wide range of duties detailed within the job description in order to successfully deliver a variety of clinical services including conventional cardiac surgery, complex aortic, cardiothoracic transplantation, adult congenital heart disease, liver surgery, and MCS support. The Trainee Clinical Perfusionist will attend academic blocks of study at the University of Bristol throughout the year and complete annual exams contributing to an MSc in Perfusion Science. It will be expected that the successful applicant will divide time between clinical and academic responsibilities as required whilst ensuring CPD is maintained. All required training and supervision will be provided.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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