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CARDIAC SURGERY
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (ON-CALL)
Job ref
358-6309202-SNR
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
GLENFIELD
Town
Leicester
Salary
£50,952 - £57,349 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Senior Perfusion Scientist

Band 8a

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

We are an experienced centre with a lot to give. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Perfusion Scientist who works well under pressure who is looking to work in a busy Cardiac centre undertaking a full range of Perfusion techniques. 

 

The post gives the opportunity to become an important member of a team of 12.65 Perfusionists providing the most up to date techniques in Perfusion.

This post would be an excellent opportunity for a qualified Perfusionist to 
come to Glenfield wishing to learn about Paediatric Perfusion techniques and Adult and Paediatric ECMO.

The department currently undertakes 1000 adult and 350 neonatal/paediatric cases, along with 100 neonatal, paediatric and adult ECMO’s and IABP support.

You must be accredited by the Society of Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland, and it would be an advantage to be conversant with all relevant perfusion techniques. 

However training will be given in Paediatrics and ECMO if only Adult trained and vice versa.

We would consider newly  qualified staff for this post.
 
Participation in the department on-call rota is essential.
The department offers a 37.5 hour, 4-day working week in Adults and a 3-day working week in Paediatrics. We encourage personal development and research.

‘A pro-rata Recruitment and Retention Payment of £1750 divided over 6 months will also be offered

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be a qualified and autonomous practitioner to deliver a wide–range and comprehensive extra-corporeal and life support service.

This will including Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation, to patients undergoing open heart surgery and/or other related procedures in Operating Theatres, Adult, Paediatric and General Intensive Care Units, Cardiac Investigation Laboratories, and Coronary Care and High Dependency Units by using a broad range of vital, complex and specialised procedures. 

Please refer to the Job Description for the full Main Duties of the post 

 

 

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

  • high-quality care for all, 
  • being a great place to work, 
  • partnerships for impact, and 
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud, 
  • we are inclusive, and 
  • we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Senior Perfusion Scientist will work closely with the Consultant Cardiac Surgical team structure.
The Senior Perfusion Scientist will work closely with all the Perfusion team and will develop relationships with Multidisciplinary teams in theatres such as the Surgical Scrub team and the Anaesthetic team.

There will be key working relationships with Ward staff and Intensive Care Unit staff also and the ECMO team based on the Intensive Care Unit.
The Senior Perfusion Scientist will be expected to work closely with the Deputy Principal Perfusionist and the Principal PerfusionistMain Responsibilities - As per the Job Description 

 

              

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Perfusion Science/ PgDip in Perfusion Science / MSc in Perfusion Science / Society of Perfusionists Accreditation Examination. LCCP

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Preferably 3 years post qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Paediatric Experience although training will be given.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • A good knowlegde of Cardiac and Perfusion Techniques
Desirable criteria
  • A knowledge of ECMO procedures as well as Paediatric procedures

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gavin Majithia-Beet
Job title
PRINCIPAL PERFUSIONIST
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01162583069
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