A position has arisen for a clinical perfusion scientist to work in a multi-disciplinary team within the Cardiothoracic Directorate.
As an autonomous practitioner, 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. The Clinical Perfusionist will also participate in the development of department protocols and research.
Registration with The College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of GB&I is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Take, where appropriate, delegated responsibility for the delivery of a highly specialist perfusion service, ensuring the service is effective and well-coordinated. Offer and undertake a range of highly specialised perfusion techniques during routine and emergency cardiopulmonary bypass. Assess patients’ relevant medical history, pathology, and diagnosis and make appropriate decisions concerning the conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Advise clinicians on the suitability of equipment and suggest to clinicians appropriate courses of action. You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Our vision is to be a renowned perfusion team with a clear purpose to provide expertise in our field whilst firmly adhering to the Trust PROUD values designed to deliver first-class patient care.
This will be achieved with specialist expertise coupled with forward-thinking improvement at all times through research, effective training, and continuous development of our service model.
We are supported in this by active patient and community groups who enthusiastically encourage and challenge us to deliver our goals.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Paul Beatson Job title: Deputy Chief Perfusionist Email address: paul.beatson@nhs.net Telephone number: 0114 226 9677
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