Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen with Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STH), Cardiothoracic Directorate, to recruit to the position of Deputy Chief 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.
To provide leadership and act for the Chief Perfusionist in their absence guiding both perfusion and CSCP teams at The Northern general Hospital.
Maintain and develop the above services accordingly whilst continuing to excel in your clinical field.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for:
o The provision of strong leadership, effective management and professional advice, to enable high quality patient centred services to be delivered to our patients.
o The delivery of a safe, efficient and reliable perfusion and surgical care practitioner (SCP)services in partnership with the lead surgeon and anaesthetist.
o The continued development of perfusion and SCP services, in partnership with surgeons and anaesthetists.
o Deputising for the Chief Perfusionist in managing a team of 8 Perfusionists, 6 Surgical Care Practitioners supported by the Nurse Director.
o Leading by example as an expert and autonomous practitioner, while providing organisational leadership, clinical and professional perfusion services to the multidisciplinary team.
o Organising facilities and staff to enable the directorate to meet its contractual and professional targets.
o Dividing your time between clinical and managerial responsibility as required, ensuring team, professional and personal development targets are met. On average we would expect the successful applicant to divide their work between 70% clinical / 30% managerial duties.
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out various managerial duties associated with the role. Full participation in the department on-call rota is essential.
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
Education
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma / BSC / MSC in Perfusion science or equivalent.
- Accredited by Society Of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
- Registered with College of clinical perfusion scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
- Proven leadership skills
Desirable
- Further education and post qualification development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a senior clinical Perfusionist.
- Extensive post registration experience of working effectively in a relevant multi-professional environment.
- Extensive working knowledge of routine and specialised clinical techniques.
- Supervision of Trainees
- Evidence of taking responsibility for own and other's actions.
Desirable
- Experience of presenting at MDT, M&M and audit meetings.
- Experience of project management
- Experience of line managing staff
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of relevant professional development.
- Able to maintain intense levels of concentration.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrable time management skills.
- Accountable for own professional conduct and able to work within professional guidelines.
- Evidence of commitment to Evidence Based Practice.
- Excellent IT skills including the Risk management and finances systems
- Well-developed communication skills
- Good organisational ability
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good motivational skills
- Ability to facilitate the development of staff
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Ability to work as an effective team leader.
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to participate fully in a 24/ 7 on call rota.
- Adaptable and able to meet the needs of a rapidly changing service by working flexibly.
- Able to work unsocial hours and ensure appropriate cover by all team members through additional hours to meet service demands.
- Must be able to attend work site when on call within the 30-minute specified timeframe.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma / BSC / MSC in Perfusion science or equivalent.
- Accredited by Society Of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
- Registered with College of clinical perfusion scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
- Proven leadership skills
Desirable
- Further education and post qualification development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a senior clinical Perfusionist.
- Extensive post registration experience of working effectively in a relevant multi-professional environment.
- Extensive working knowledge of routine and specialised clinical techniques.
- Supervision of Trainees
- Evidence of taking responsibility for own and other's actions.
Desirable
- Experience of presenting at MDT, M&M and audit meetings.
- Experience of project management
- Experience of line managing staff
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of relevant professional development.
- Able to maintain intense levels of concentration.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrable time management skills.
- Accountable for own professional conduct and able to work within professional guidelines.
- Evidence of commitment to Evidence Based Practice.
- Excellent IT skills including the Risk management and finances systems
- Well-developed communication skills
- Good organisational ability
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good motivational skills
- Ability to facilitate the development of staff
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Ability to work as an effective team leader.
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to participate fully in a 24/ 7 on call rota.
- Adaptable and able to meet the needs of a rapidly changing service by working flexibly.
- Able to work unsocial hours and ensure appropriate cover by all team members through additional hours to meet service demands.
- Must be able to attend work site when on call within the 30-minute specified timeframe.
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).
