Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen with Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STH), Cardiothoracic Directorate, to recruit to the position of Senior Perfusionist.
We are one of the largest and most successful healthcare employers in the UK and our Cardiothoracic Directorate provides a range of complex tertiary services, key elements of which have an excellent national reputation. Our cardiac team undertakes over 900 adult cardiac procedures within five cardiac theatres. We do not deliver paediatric services or cardiothoracic transplantation.
You will have a track record in delivering high quality perfusion services and this will include responding to and delivering innovation in the field of perfusion. An interest in research would be advantageous. You must also be accredited by the Society of Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland.
You will be highly motivated and hardworking, with excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, demonstrable experience of effective team management and service planning and a commitment to professional development both personal and for the team.
Main duties of the job
This is a part time position, currently 30hrs per week, with the possibility to increase to 37.5.
You will be responsible for:
High quality patient centred services to be delivered to our patients.
The delivery of a safe, efficient and reliable perfusion in partnership with the lead surgeon, anaesthetist and the wider multidisciplinary team.
The continued development of perfusion services, in partnership with surgeons and anaesthetists.
Leading by example as an expert and autonomous practitioner, while providing organisational leadership, clinical and professional perfusion services to the multidisciplinary team.
Providing education and training where relevant to junior perfusionists, clinical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team
Full participation in the department on-call rota is essential.
Whilst this is currently a part time hours contract, this is a senior post and the relevant experience is necessary to secure the position. Extensive post qualification and current registration with CCPS and SCPS is essential.
Maintain and develop the above services accordingly whilst continuing to excel in your clinical field.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 7 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 8a.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Post Graduate Diploma level in Perfusion Science (Band 8a)
- Accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland (Band 7 & 8a)
- Professional Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of GB and Ireland (Band 7 & 8a)
- Educated to Post Graduate MSc level in Perfusion Science (Band 7)
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (Band 7 & 8a)
- Attendance and participation in clinical audit (Band 7 & 8a)
- Attendance at relevant National Conferences (Band 7 & 8a)
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of routine and specialised clinical techniques for example Thrombo Elastography, Vacuum Assist Drainage and Blood Conservation. (Band 7 & 8a)
- Knowledge of emergency procedures and clinical hazards (Band 7 & 8a)
- Up to date with latest developments (Band 7 & 8a)
- Understanding the capabilities and limitations of the clinical equipment used (Band 7 & 8a)
- Extensive experience as a qualified Perfusionist (Band 8a)
Desirable
- Experience of delivering specialist training to others where appropriate (Band 7 & 8a)
- Presentation at MDT, M&M and audit meetings (Band 7 & 8a)
- Familiar with electronic data management (Band 8a)
Further Training
Desirable
- Electronic patient record, specifically Spectrum Viper system. (Band 8a)
- Specialist perfusion techniques such as minimal access surgery. (Band 7)
- Paperless charting and electronic data capture. (Band 7)
- Goal directed perfusion (Band 7)
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to maintain intense levels of concentration (Band 7 & 8a)
- Ability to work under pressure (Band 7 & 8a)
- Good time management skills (Band 7 & 8a)
- Ability to work as an effective team member (Band 7 & 8a)
- Good communication skills (Band 7 & 8a)
- Good planning and organisation skills (Band 7 & 8a)
- A flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the service and adaptable to change (Band 7 & 8a)
- Good IT skills (Band 7 & 8a)
- Accountable for own professional conduct and able to work within professional guidelines (Band 7 & 8a)
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups (Band 7 & 8a)
- Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS (Band 7 & 8a)
- Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines (Band 7 & 8a)
Desirable
- Effective leadership skills (Band 8a)
- Mentoring skills (Band 7 & 8a)
- Ability to teach and relate to different staff groups (Band 7 & 8a)
- Ability to deal with conflict (Band 7 & 8a)
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to participate fully in the on call rota (Band 7 & 8a)
- Able to meet the needs of a rapidly changing service by working flexibly (Band 7 & 8a)
- Able to work unsocial hours and cover additional hours where required (Band 7 & 8a)
- Willingness to relocate to Sheffield or surrounding area (Band 8a)
- Live within 30 minutes of the hospital (Band 8a)
Desirable
- Full driving licence (Band 7 & 8a)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Post Graduate Diploma level in Perfusion Science (Band 8a)
- Accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland (Band 7 & 8a)
- Professional Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of GB and Ireland (Band 7 & 8a)
- Educated to Post Graduate MSc level in Perfusion Science (Band 7)
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (Band 7 & 8a)
- Attendance and participation in clinical audit (Band 7 & 8a)
- Attendance at relevant National Conferences (Band 7 & 8a)
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of routine and specialised clinical techniques for example Thrombo Elastography, Vacuum Assist Drainage and Blood Conservation. (Band 7 & 8a)
- Knowledge of emergency procedures and clinical hazards (Band 7 & 8a)
- Up to date with latest developments (Band 7 & 8a)
- Understanding the capabilities and limitations of the clinical equipment used (Band 7 & 8a)
- Extensive experience as a qualified Perfusionist (Band 8a)
Desirable
- Experience of delivering specialist training to others where appropriate (Band 7 & 8a)
- Presentation at MDT, M&M and audit meetings (Band 7 & 8a)
- Familiar with electronic data management (Band 8a)
Further Training
Desirable
- Electronic patient record, specifically Spectrum Viper system. (Band 8a)
- Specialist perfusion techniques such as minimal access surgery. (Band 7)
- Paperless charting and electronic data capture. (Band 7)
- Goal directed perfusion (Band 7)
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to maintain intense levels of concentration (Band 7 & 8a)
- Ability to work under pressure (Band 7 & 8a)
- Good time management skills (Band 7 & 8a)
- Ability to work as an effective team member (Band 7 & 8a)
- Good communication skills (Band 7 & 8a)
- Good planning and organisation skills (Band 7 & 8a)
- A flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the service and adaptable to change (Band 7 & 8a)
- Good IT skills (Band 7 & 8a)
- Accountable for own professional conduct and able to work within professional guidelines (Band 7 & 8a)
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups (Band 7 & 8a)
- Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS (Band 7 & 8a)
- Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines (Band 7 & 8a)
Desirable
- Effective leadership skills (Band 8a)
- Mentoring skills (Band 7 & 8a)
- Ability to teach and relate to different staff groups (Band 7 & 8a)
- Ability to deal with conflict (Band 7 & 8a)
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to participate fully in the on call rota (Band 7 & 8a)
- Able to meet the needs of a rapidly changing service by working flexibly (Band 7 & 8a)
- Able to work unsocial hours and cover additional hours where required (Band 7 & 8a)
- Willingness to relocate to Sheffield or surrounding area (Band 8a)
- Live within 30 minutes of the hospital (Band 8a)
Desirable
- Full driving licence (Band 7 & 8a)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
