Job summary
An
excellent opportunity has arisen to appoint a Clinical Perfusionist to join
our team at Leeds General Infirmary for 12 months.
Due
to continuous workforce planning we are looking to recruit an accredited
clinical Perfusionist to enhance our department and support the continued
progression of the cardiac surgical service in Leeds. We provide a diverse
range of cardiac surgical specialties from neonatal to adult patients,
including ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pumping and intra-operative cell
salvage. We perform approximately 1100 combined adult and paediatric cardiac
cases annually.
We
are looking for an enthusiastic and highly-motivated individual who is ready
for their next step in this stimulating profession. You can expect to find a
supportive and forward thinking department, keen on delivering the highest
standards of healthcare. Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is undergoing a
significant phase of regeneration, with the construction of two new hospitals
on the General Infirmary site.
The
successful candidate will be required to fully participate in the 24-hour
on-call service. The department offers a 37.5 hour, 4-day working week and
encourages personal development.
You
must be accredited by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great
Britain and Ireland and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion
Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and fulfill the registration criteria
to date.
Main duties of the job
The
Clinical Perfusion Department at Leeds General Infirmary cover all aspects of
cardiopulmonary bypass and blood preservation in both adult and
paediatric cardiac surgery. Close
communication has been made with the intensive care team, to ensure the adult
and paediatric Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) programme develops
to offer a safe and sustainable service to the Yorkshire region. The
department is also responsible for cell salvage and point of care coagulation
testing on the LGI site.
The
post holder is responsible for the use of highly complex and valuable
perfusion equipment and must ensure that this equipment is in safe working
order and that they are appropriately trained prior to clinical use.
As
a Clinical Perfusionist should offer a comprehensive specialist clinical and
technical perfusion service during both routine and emergency procedures as a
vital member of the multidisciplinary team during cardiac surgery. In
addition to continued care for patients requiring mechanical circulatory
support in intensive care. As a Basic Grade Clinical Perfusionist offer
service provision for acute, vascular, trauma and obstetrics blood
procurement. The Basic Grade Clinical Perfusionist also participates in the
continued development and improvement of current practices and protocols as
well as any future research and expansion of perfusion services within Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust.
About us
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great
care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the
north.
At
Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,
caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part
of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as
well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out
what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A
Basic grade Clinical Perfusionist must work autonomously to deliver a high
quality service to support the multidisciplinary team involved in cardiac
surgery. Their skills and experience will also enhance patient outcomes
within vascular, trauma, orthopaedic and obstetric surgery. The Main Grade
Clinical Perfusionist will provide a full range of blood management
techniques in the operating theatre environment as well as Intensive Care,
where patients require continued circulatory support. The role has an emphasis
on continued development of the cardiac surgical service within Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust.
The
Clinical Perfusion Department at Leeds General Infirmary cover all aspects of
cardiopulmonary bypass and blood preservation in both adult and
paediatric cardiac surgery. Close
communication has been made with the intensive care team, to ensure the adult
and paediatric Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) programme develops
to offer a safe and sustainable service to the Yorkshire region. The
department is also responsible for cell salvage and point of care coagulation
testing on the LGI site.
The
post holder is responsible for the use of highly complex and valuable
perfusion equipment and must ensure that this equipment is in safe working
order and that they are appropriately trained prior to clinical use.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A
Basic grade Clinical Perfusionist must work autonomously to deliver a high
quality service to support the multidisciplinary team involved in cardiac
surgery. Their skills and experience will also enhance patient outcomes
within vascular, trauma, orthopaedic and obstetric surgery. The Main Grade
Clinical Perfusionist will provide a full range of blood management
techniques in the operating theatre environment as well as Intensive Care,
where patients require continued circulatory support. The role has an emphasis
on continued development of the cardiac surgical service within Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust.
The
Clinical Perfusion Department at Leeds General Infirmary cover all aspects of
cardiopulmonary bypass and blood preservation in both adult and
paediatric cardiac surgery. Close
communication has been made with the intensive care team, to ensure the adult
and paediatric Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) programme develops
to offer a safe and sustainable service to the Yorkshire region. The
department is also responsible for cell salvage and point of care coagulation
testing on the LGI site.
The
post holder is responsible for the use of highly complex and valuable
perfusion equipment and must ensure that this equipment is in safe working
order and that they are appropriately trained prior to clinical use.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in routine bypass procedures and techniques undertaken on adult cardiac patients
- Experience with Intra Aortic balloon pump therapy.
- Experience in blood conservation cell salvage techniques
Desirable
- Experience in Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation systems and techniques. Training will be given
- Experience in paediatric cardiac surgery. Training will be given.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work in high pressure clinical situations.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Science In a related subject [Perfusion].
- Post Graduate Diploma In Clinical Perfusion Science or Equivalent
- Accredited Perfusionist registered with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
- Registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in routine bypass procedures and techniques undertaken on adult cardiac patients
- Experience with Intra Aortic balloon pump therapy.
- Experience in blood conservation cell salvage techniques
Desirable
- Experience in Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation systems and techniques. Training will be given
- Experience in paediatric cardiac surgery. Training will be given.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work in high pressure clinical situations.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Science In a related subject [Perfusion].
- Post Graduate Diploma In Clinical Perfusion Science or Equivalent
- Accredited Perfusionist registered with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
- Registered with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
Desirable
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
