Job summary
The post holder will undertake a structured programme of academic and clinical training leading to professional accreditation as a Clinical Perfusion Scientist. The trainee will complete the MSc Clinical Perfusion Science programme delivered through the University of Bristol and successfully achieve accreditation with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists. Working under the direct supervision of appropriately qualified and accredited Clinical Perfusion Scientists, the trainee will progressively develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to safely participate in the delivery of highly specialised extracorporeal circulation services. The post holder will contribute to the provision of clinical perfusion and associated services across University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust whilst maintaining patient safety at all times. The trainee will participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, research and service development activities within the department. Continued employment is dependent upon satisfactory progression through both the academic and clinical training programmes.
The trainee will be paid Annex 21 Salary of Band 7 pay grade whilst completing the MSc. Upon completion of the course and all relevant competencies, the successful candidate will progress to band 8A.
Main duties of the job
Under direct supervision and in accordance with departmental competency frameworks, Trust policies, local protocols and professional standards, the post holder will progressively learn to assess patients by reviewing medical history, investigations, pathology, diagnosis, planned surgical procedure and relevant risk factors in order to contribute to safe clinical preparation and decision making. The trainee will assemble, prime, de-air and prepare cardiopulmonary bypass circuits and associated extracorporeal devices; undertake pre-use safety checks; develop competence in the conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass during adult cardiac surgery; and interpret physiological and biochemical parameters including blood pressure, blood flow, blood gases, electrolytes, anticoagulation monitoring, temperature, acid-base balance, haematology results, urine output and relevant clinical trends.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trainee will assist in the safe delivery of cardiopulmonary bypass, cell salvage, haemofiltration techniques, thromboelastography and intra-aortic balloon pump support. They will learn specialist techniques including vacuum assisted venous drainage, retrograde cerebral perfusion, selective antegrade cerebral perfusion, left heart bypass and blood conservation strategies. The trainee will administer medicines used during extracorporeal circulation only in accordance with Trust-approved Patient Specific Prescriptions, local policies, supervision requirements and documented competency. The trainee will develop an understanding of ECMO and other long-term extracorporeal support systems, participate in simulation training and emergency drills, maintain accurate contemporaneous patient records, support safe handover and escalation, and ensure strict adherence to aseptic technique, infection prevention and patient safety requirements.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant life science, biomedical science, biological science, physiology, pharmacology, chemistry or related scientific discipline. Ability and commitment to undertake and successfully complete the University of Bristol MSc Clinical Perfusion Science programme and CCPS accreditation requirements
Desirable
- oPostgraduate qualification or evidence of recent higher-level study.
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of working within a healthcare, scientific, technical or laboratory environment. Evidence of working safely to protocols, maintaining accurate records, managing competing priorities and learning new practical or technical skills
Desirable
- oPrevious NHS experience, cardiothoracic theatre exposure, critical care exposure, simulation experience, research, audit or quality improvement experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical science, human physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, blood management, infection prevention, patient safety, clinical governance and risk management. Awareness of the role of clinical perfusion in adult cardiac surgery and extracorporeal circulation.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of cardiothoracic surgery, cardiopulmonary bypass, cell salvage, ECMO, human factors, quality improvement methodology or healthcare regulation
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; ability to learn complex technical procedures; ability to follow detailed instructions, checklists and safety processes; ability to recognise limitations and escalate concerns promptly.
Desirable
- oExperience using complex clinical, scientific, laboratory or technical equipment.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
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