Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Perfusion Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8c
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
- Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
- Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
- Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
- Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
- Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Perfusion Scientist to lead our growing team of 13 Clinical Perfusion at LHCH. The Clinical Perfusion Manager is responsible for providing professional leadership and the operational management of the Perfusion Department, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of patient care and service delivery.
Specialising in the full range of adult cardiac surgery we perform over 2,000 procedures per annum through six operating theatres specialising in complex aortic surgery, adult congenital surgery and minimally invasive surgery.
It's an exciting time to join the Surgery Division at LHCH with a new Cardiothoracic theatre opening in 2025. Offering a wide range of specialised services, our Theatre department has a Surgical Robot and offers a range of minimally invasive procedures which ensures that LHCH provides cutting edge Cardiothoracic Surgery.
The role comes with payment towards relocation expenses subject to the relocation policy. The role includes participation on an on call rota and the successful applicant must hold full registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists GB&I.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Perfusion Manager will work with the Surgical Triumvirate (Divisional Director of Operations, Divisional Medical Director and Divisional Director of Nursing) to develop perfusion services in line with Trust goals, short and long term.
The Clinical Perfusion Manager must also be an experienced autonomous practitioner who will be responsible for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures in adults undergoing a range of cardiac and aortic surgery. All accountabilities here are in addition to what would be expected of a Senior Clinical Perfusionist.
The post holder will divide their time between clinical and managerial responsibilities as required; ensuring service delivery targets are met.
Working for our organisation
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Clinical Perfusion Manager is responsible for providing professional leadership and the operational management of the Perfusion Department, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of patient care and service delivery.
Please see the Job Description for full duties.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- MSc. in Clinical Perfusion Sciences plus a minimum of five further years advanced theoretical and practical training.
- Professional registration with The College of Clinical Perfusionist Scientists of Great Britain & Ireland.
- Advanced accreditation certificate of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development.
Desirable criteria
- Fellowship of the College of Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
- Relevant managerial qualification and experience.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- A high level of practical expertise and experience of a wide range of advanced clinical perfusion practices and procedures and their development.
- Five years’ experience at Senior level or above.
- Management experience including the development of staff and management of projects.
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Able to work within and outside of the department, with credibility out of area.
Desirable criteria
- Research publications.
- Dissemination of knowledge through publication.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Detailed knowledge of the clinical management of routine and advanced complex cases such as Aortic reconstructions etc. at a theoretical and practical level.
- Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills during emergency and routine procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to organise self and others and manage priorities.
- Good analytical and judgemental skills applied to the interpretation of clinical data and results and their application to maintenance of patient care.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- IT skills keyboard, MS Office packages and custom databases.
Desirable criteria
- Development and audit of guidelines and policies and their clinical effectiveness.
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated ability to develop self and others.
- Ability to identify personal learning needs.
- Experience and evidence of personal development of skills to an advanced level.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Self-confident.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work in high pressure clinical situations.
- Ability to plan and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Calm and objective.
- Punctual.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to participate fully in the on-call rota.
- Reliable work record.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable criteria
- Effective presentation skills.
- Personal objective of advancement of role and responsibilities.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Currie
- Job title
- Divisional Director of Operations
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Ian Curle, Clinical Perfusion Manager
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