Senior Clinical Perfusionist

NHS Jobs; Stoke-on-Trent; Presencial; GBP 42 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

NHS Jobs is seeking an experienced perfusionist to manage cardiopulmonary bypass procedures across routine and emergency cardiac surgeries. The role demands leadership in implementing new perfusion technologies, participating in research, and mentoring trainees within a high-pressure hospital environment.

The successful candidate will maintain rigorous clinical governance, ensure accurate documentation, and collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing staff to optimise patient outcomes.

Qualificações

• Must hold registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
• Formal training in perfusion techniques and patient safety is required.
• Experience with complex perfusion procedures and emergency situations is essential.
• Commitment to teaching, audit, and continuing professional development is expected.

Responsabilidades

• Choose equipment and disposables for procedures.
• Prepare perfusion setup for CPB during cardiac surgery and emergencies.
• Operate heart-lung machine and auxiliary equipment to maintain physiological parameters.
• Perform advanced perfusion techniques including aortic procedures and blood gas analysis.
• Maintain sterile technique and safe disposal of consumables per policy.
• Lead evaluation and training of new technologies in perfusion.
• Document perfusion activity for audit and quality assurance.
• Contribute to departmental planning, service development and research.
• Participate in on-call rota and manage emergencies.

Conhecimentos

Perfusion expertise

Aseptic technique

Emergency response

Clinical documentation

Formação académica

Registration with College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland

Bachelor's degree in Perfusion or related field

MSc in Perfusion or related field

Ferramentas

Heart-lung machine operation

Advanced blood gas analysis

TEG testing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

1Key Responsibilities and Clinical Duties

• 1.1Choose the most appropriate equipment and disposable items for the procedure to be undertaken.
• 1.2Prepare equipment and disposable items to undertake cardiopulmonary bypass for routine and emergency cardiac surgery.
• 1.3Operate the heart lung machine and auxiliary equipment to maintain the patients clinical condition within physiological parameters, taking corrective action to compensate for changing conditions during cardiopulmonary bypass.
• 1.4 Independently perform complex perfusion techniques including: Aortic procedures. Autologous blood salvage (intra- and post-operatively). Intra-aortic balloon pump preparation, insertion and management, including troubleshooting. Advanced blood gas analysis and interpretation. Thromboelastography (TEG) including Platelet Mapping and Fibrinogen Analysis. Vacuum-assisted venous drainage and carbon dioxide field flooding. Modified ultrafiltration and haemoconcentration.
• 1.5 Apply rigorous aseptic technique, equipment cleaning, calibration, and safe disposal of consumables in accordance with Trust policy.
• 1.6 Lead on evaluating, implementing, and teaching new technologies and innovations in perfusion practice.
• 1.7 Complete accurate clinical documentation, ensuring all perfusion activity is recorded for audit, quality assurance, and service development.
• 1.8 Contribute to departmental planning, service delivery, and research initiatives, ensuring perfusion services evolve in line with best practice.
• 1.9 Participate fully in the departmental on-call rota, acting independently in emergency and high-pressure situations.

2Quality of Care and Clinical Governance

• 2.1 Lead departmental quality improvement, audit, and benchmarking activities, ensuring evidence-based best practice in all perfusion procedures.
• 2.2 Develop and review clinical policies, protocols, and risk management strategies to support patient safety.
• 2.3 Act as a clinical expert and advisor within the multidisciplinary team, liaising with surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing colleagues to optimise patient outcomes.
• 2.4 Support the Clinical Perfusion Manager and Deputise for the Deputy Clinical Manager when required.

3Education, Training and Professional Development

• 3.1 Provide formal and informal teaching to trainee perfusionists, nursing and medical staff, both within the Trust and externally at national/international level.
• 3.2 Act as mentor and assessor for trainee perfusionists, ensuring their personal logbooks and MSc programme requirements are met.
• 3.3 Maintain own professional knowledge and competence through continuing professional development, national/international conferences, and specialist courses.
• 3.4 Possess registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland and maintain professional re-accreditation through clinical and educational activity.
• 3.5 Must abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct of the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.

4Advanced Clinical Skills and Expertise

• 4.1 Anticipate, assess, and respond rapidly to complex physiological and technical changes during cardiopulmonary bypass.
• 4.2 Apply expert clinical judgement in critical and emergency scenarios, ensuring patient safety and effective decision-making under pressure.
• 4.3 Contribute to the development of novel perfusion strategies and research into rare or complex patient pathologies.
• 4.4 Utilise advanced communication skills to explain highly technical or sensitive information clearly to colleagues, patients, and external stakeholders.

5Operational Excellence and Service Delivery

• 5.1 Manage independent caseloads and coordinate perfusion service delivery across multiple theatres and Trust sites.
• 5.2 Take responsibility for equipment maintenance, stock control, and procurement, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth service delivery.
• 5.3 Support departmental leadership in workforce planning, service innovation, and strategic development.
• 5.4 Maintain resilience and sustained concentration during prolonged, complex procedures and high-pressure environments.

6Professional Standards and Ethical Practice

• 6.1 Demonstrate professionalism at all times, safeguarding patient dignity, confidentiality, and wellbeing.
• 6.2 Contribute to and lead on developing evidence-based practice within perfusion, ensuring national and local guidelines are applied consistently.
• 6.3 Provide leadership in supporting team wellbeing, debriefing, and resilience after critical or traumatic cases.
• 6.4 Maintain effective and collaborative relationships within the multidisciplinary team, promoting an open and supportive culture.