Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Clinical Perfusion Scientist

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Job summary

The John Radcliffe Hospital performs 700 adult cardiac surgical cases per annum. The case mix comprises a range of coronary revascularization techniques, complex thoracic aortic surgery, mitral valve repair and remodeling, minimally invasive valve surgery, and off-pump coronary surgery. In addition the team provides mechanical support, cell salvage and standby services to the Cardiology Angiography Suite.

The Department of Clinical Perfusion is offering a rare opportunity to train as a Clinical Perfusion Scientist. The successful candidate will embark on a 2-year training program that will blend hands on clinical experience, with enrolment on the Perfusion Science MSc, at the University of Bristol - a high level research based course designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in clinical practice.

Candidates will require a 2:1 in an appropriate Life Sciences degree and upon completion will be eligible to gain Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.

Successful candidates will work a 4-day week and during training will participate in the department's 24-hour on-call rota.

For further information and/or to arrange an informal visit contact Ian Harvey, Clinical Perfusion Manager, ian.harvey@ouh.nhs.uk 01865 222960

(Expected interview date 24-Apr-2025)

Main duties of the job

Train under the direct supervision of an accredited Clinical Perfusion Scientist
Enrol onto the MSc blended learning programme in Perfusion Science at the University of Bristol
Assist in the delivery of the perfusion service
Under direct supervision by a qualified Clinical Perfusionist, undertake a range of perfusion techniques during routine and emergency cardiopulmonary bypass
Develop skills to assess the patient's relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis to enable appropriate decisions concerning conduct of the procedure
Set up, prime and run cardiopulmonary bypass equipment
Sample, analyse and interpret arterial/venous blood gases and patient coagulation status
Administer drugs, including colloid/crystalloid fluids, vasoactive drugs, cardioplegia solution, potassium, anticoagulants and haemostatic drugs under the direct supervision of a qualified clinical perfusionist
Manipulate on a second-to-second basis the patient's cardiovascular system whilst on cardiopulmonary bypass
Undertake haemofiltration and blood transfusion as required under direct supervision
Assist in the quality control, calibration and maintenance of expensive and complex medical equipment in Clinical Perfusion
Acquire an understanding and assist in the running Intra-Aortic Balloon counter-pulsation therapy under direct supervision

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

30 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-7083198-B5-PUB

Job locations

John Radcliffe

Headley Way

Oxford

OX39DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Attributes

Demonstrate scientific reasoning to problem solve in various settings.

2:1 degree in a science or medicine related subject.

High level of organisational skills.

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Effective information technology skills

Ability to work efficiently and effectively in stressful situations for prolonged periods.

Able to analyse continuous, multifactorial data streams for protracted periods

Able to work in a calm and methodical manner.

Recognises the importance of good teamwork.

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills

Aligns themselves with the core values of the Trust

Must be able to participate in departmental on-call rota.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Attributes

Demonstrate scientific reasoning to problem solve in various settings.

2:1 degree in a science or medicine related subject.

High level of organisational skills.

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Effective information technology skills

Ability to work efficiently and effectively in stressful situations for prolonged periods.

Able to analyse continuous, multifactorial data streams for protracted periods

Able to work in a calm and methodical manner.

Recognises the importance of good teamwork.

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills

Aligns themselves with the core values of the Trust

Must be able to participate in departmental on-call rota.

Person Specification

Shortlist offline

Essential

Appropriate science degree at 2:1 or equivalent.

Desirable

Relevant clinical experience
Able to relocate to Oxford

Person Specification

Shortlist offline

Essential

Appropriate science degree at 2:1 or equivalent.

Desirable

Relevant clinical experience
Able to relocate to Oxford

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe

Headley Way

Oxford

OX39DU

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe

Headley Way

Oxford

OX39DU

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)