Band 8a
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term Senior Clinical Perfusionist position within the Clinical Perfusion Department at UHNM. The successful applicant will have full UK registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion & have at least three years experience post qualification or is able to demonstrate suitable exposure. Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include: Clinically manage and control the temporary replacement of a patient’s cardiopulmonary function to enable cardiac surgery. Operate auxiliary equipment for patient safety and effective clinical outcomes. Assist in the development and management of the Clinical Perfusion Department. Participate in the “on call” and late duty rotas. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Choose the most appropriate equipment and disposable items for the procedure. Prepare equipment and disposables for cardiopulmonary bypass for routine and emergency cardiac surgery. Operate the heart lung machine and auxiliary equipment to maintain the patient’s clinical condition. Prepare and operate equipment for autologous blood salvage procedures. Prepare and operate equipment for the insertion and management of intra-aortic balloon catheters. Undertake and interpret blood gas analysis. Maintain, clean, and calibrate equipment, keeping relevant departmental records. Conduct informal in-service and external formal educational sessions. Directly supervise trainee perfusionists and assist in their development. Participate in research and development projects. Person specification
Full UK Registration CCPS
Have full UK CCPS registration. Seniority
Three years post qualification or relevant experience. Important information about your application
All correspondence will be sent via the email address you applied from. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies. Contact Information: Name: Lawrence Beare Job title: Chief Clinical Perfusionist Email: lawrence.beare@uhnm.nhs.uk Telephone: 01782 675619
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