As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We would like to encourage applicants to apply for the role of Staff Grade Perfusionist at UHBW.
The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Perfusion Department is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our department to help provide clinical and professional perfusion services to the multi-disciplinary team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Bristol Children's Hospital.
Applicants should be well-organised with a keen interest in teaching and research. You must possess the Accreditation Certificate of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain & Ireland and should be a Licentiate Member of the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain & Ireland.
Paediatric and ECMO experience are desirable but not essential.
Working hours are 37.5 hours per week over 4 days with additional on call commitment.
Main duties of the job
To take, with appropriate delegation, responsibility for the delivery of a highly specialised perfusion service across the Trust, ensuring that the service is effective and well-coordinated. To preferably demonstrate specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in both Adult and Paediatric clinical practice of both CPB and ECMO. Paediatric and ECMO experience not essential. Applying these skills to the supervision and training of others throughout the department and the multidisciplinary team. Draw on knowledge of a range of theories to inform practice. Assist in developing strategies for the management and delivery of care for the client group. Setting up, priming and running bypass equipment for Adult and Paediatric cardiac surgery procedures, according to the perfusion procedures and protocols and to play a full role in the routine cardiac surgical programme. Ensure quality control, calibration and maintenance of expensive and complex medical equipment, ensuring accurate and safe use during clinical procedures. To administer drugs, according to local policy and as necessitated by the clinical situation i.e. priming solutions, anticoagulants, inhalational anaesthetic agents, potassium, and cardioplegic solution. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Experience and knowledge
Experience of routine adult and paediatric perfusion techniques including paediatric vv and va ECMO Experience of clinical devices used within perfusion Full knowledge of hazards of bypass and fully equipped to manage emergency situations Practicing clinical perfusionist including experience of departmental management issues Understanding the capabilities of equipment used Up to date with latest developments in clinical practice Experience of paediatric and complex GUCH perfusion techniques Qualifications and Training
Full accredited by SOPGBI Full registration by COPGBI Advanced registration by SOPGBI MSc Perfusion Science Management (CMS/DMS) Skills and Abilities
Good organisational abilities Maintenance of intense levels of concentration in excess of 8-12 hours Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Ability to work under own initiative Use of reflective practice to inform service Able to analyse and use sound judgement in the interpretation of a wealth of clinical information on a moment to moment basis Create effective relationships in order to motivate and develop skills of qualified and trainee staff Identify external and internal influences on the service to form and develop strategies for the future. Computer Literacy We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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To take, with appropriate delegation, responsibility for the delivery of a highly specialised perfusion service across the Trust, ensuring that the service is effective and well-coordinated. To preferably demonstrate specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in both Adult and Paediatric clinical practice of both CPB and ECMO. Paediatric and ECMO experience not essential. Applying these skills to the supervision and training of others throughout the department and the multidisciplinary team. Draw on knowledge of a range of theories to inform practice. Assist in developing strategies for the management and delivery of care for the client group. Setting up, priming and running bypass equipment for Adult and Paediatric cardiac surgery procedures, according to the perfusion procedures and protocols and to play a full role in the routine cardiac surgical programme. Ensure quality control, calibration and maintenance of expensive and complex medical equipment, ensuring accurate and safe use during clinical procedures. To administer drugs, according to local policy and as necessitated by the clinical situation i.e. priming solutions, anticoagulants, inhalational anaesthetic agents, potassium, and cardioplegic solution. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Experience and knowledge
Experience of routine adult and paediatric perfusion techniques including paediatric vv and va ECMO Experience of clinical devices used within perfusion Full knowledge of hazards of bypass and fully equipped to manage emergency situations Practicing clinical perfusionist including experience of departmental management issues Understanding the capabilities of equipment used Up to date with latest developments in clinical practice Experience of paediatric and complex GUCH perfusion techniques Qualifications and Training
Full accredited by SOPGBI Full registration by COPGBI Advanced registration by SOPGBI MSc Perfusion Science Management (CMS/DMS) Skills and Abilities
Good organisational abilities Maintenance of intense levels of concentration in excess of 8-12 hours Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Ability to work under own initiative Use of reflective practice to inform service Able to analyse and use sound judgement in the interpretation of a wealth of clinical information on a moment to moment basis Create effective relationships in order to motivate and develop skills of qualified and trainee staff Identify external and internal influences on the service to form and develop strategies for the future. Computer Literacy We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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