Job summary
*FIXED TERM POST TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE*
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Chief Clinical Perfusionist (Clinical Manager) to lead and deliver a safe, efficient and reliable perfusion service.
Main duties of the job
This role is a 12 month fixed term opportunity to cover maternity leave. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical management of cardiopulmonary bypass and related perfusion services. Leading the perfusion service, ensuring high-quality patient care and excellent clinical outcomes. This is a senior clinical leadership role, combining advanced specialist practice with responsibility for service delivery, staff management and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The successful postholder will be required to fully participate in the On-Call service.
Please see full job description for further details.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is a12month fixedterm opportunity to cover maternity leave, requiring the post holder to fully deputise for the substantive role holder during this period. Responsibilities include leading and developing the perfusion team, overseeing training, competency and professional standards, and managing equipment, consumables and budgets. The post holder works closely with consultants, theatre teams and senior managers to support service development, clinical governance, research and innovation, while ensuring compliance with Trust, professional and regulatory requirements and promoting continuous improvement.
Further details of the role and requirements are available in the job description and person specification.
Applicants are encouraged to get in touch with the department to arrange an informal discussion about the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is a12month fixedterm opportunity to cover maternity leave, requiring the post holder to fully deputise for the substantive role holder during this period. Responsibilities include leading and developing the perfusion team, overseeing training, competency and professional standards, and managing equipment, consumables and budgets. The post holder works closely with consultants, theatre teams and senior managers to support service development, clinical governance, research and innovation, while ensuring compliance with Trust, professional and regulatory requirements and promoting continuous improvement.
Further details of the role and requirements are available in the job description and person specification.
Applicants are encouraged to get in touch with the department to arrange an informal discussion about the role
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- PGDip Perfusion science or equivalent
- Accredited by SOCPSGBI
- Registered with COCPSGBI
Desirable
- Further education and post qualification development
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a diverse team utilising the full spectrum of HR practices
- Experience of working across boundaries to develop networks with key stakeholders
- Good influencing and networking skills
- Ability to work as part of the wider team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives
- Willingness to undertake on call commitment
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- PGDip Perfusion science or equivalent
- Accredited by SOCPSGBI
- Registered with COCPSGBI
Desirable
- Further education and post qualification development
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a diverse team utilising the full spectrum of HR practices
- Experience of working across boundaries to develop networks with key stakeholders
- Good influencing and networking skills
- Ability to work as part of the wider team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives
- Willingness to undertake on call commitment
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Newcastle under Lyme
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
