Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee Clinical Perfusionist within a dynamic forward-thinking Perfusion Department.
Manchester Foundation Trust and Wythenshawe Hospital are at the cutting-edge of cardiac surgery. We provide all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including, ventricular assist devices (V.A.D.), organ care system retrieval (O.C.S.), heart and lung transplantation and respiratory extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (E.C.M.O.).The suitable candidate will be friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic. In addition to this, the ability to work as part of a team, but also to thrive under the use of their own autonomy, is imperative. Furthermore, suitable candidates will shine under pressure and be able to focus for long periods of time, in stressful situations.
All applicants must possess a life science honours degree, with minimum 2.1, and be able to commit to an eventual departmental on-call rotation.
The successful candidate will be required to attend The University of Bristol for completion of a Perfusion Science (MSc). The MSc is carried out by completing one week blocks of study at Bristol University alongside 'hands on' practical training at Wythenshawe.
Applicants must be available to attend the initial week of the MSc course in September.
Main duties of the job
The main duty of the role is the set up and running of the Heart Lung machine for cardiac surgery.
In addition the perfusion department is responsible for the cell salvage machines and Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps.
Wythenshawe is a transplant centre, and so the perfusion department uses mechanical circulatory support devices. These include ventricular assist devices, Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Heartmate 3.
Wythenshawe also provides a Veno Veno Respiratory ECMO service and has the capacity to retrieve patients from 'outside' units.
Please refer to the attached Job description for a full overview.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Intellectual and practical
Essential
- Minimum 2:1 Hons BSc in relevant Science subject
- Evidence of manual dexterity and general practical ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work efficiently in stressful situations for long periods
- Able to follow complex instructions
Desirable
- Strong interest in perfusion
- Leadership skills
- Enthusiastic, dynamic and hardworking
Person Specification
Intellectual and practical
Essential
- Minimum 2:1 Hons BSc in relevant Science subject
- Evidence of manual dexterity and general practical ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work efficiently in stressful situations for long periods
- Able to follow complex instructions
Desirable
- Strong interest in perfusion
- Leadership skills
- Enthusiastic, dynamic and hardworking
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Perfusion Department, Cardiothoracic Theatres, Wythenshawe Hospital.
Southmoor Road
Manchester
M239LT
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
