Trainee Clinical Perfusionist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Trainee Clinical Perfusionist for a two-year training program at St Thomas' Hospital. The role involves learning to deliver cardiopulmonary bypass and developing clinical skills under supervision, culminating in professional accreditation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2:1 grade in a relevant science degree required.
• Evidence of clinical work experience and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform 150 supervised CPB cases while completing the MSc. Perfusion Science course.
• Pass the College of Perfusion practical examination.

Skills

Effective time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BSc. (Hons) degree

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Clinical Perfusionist

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic trainee to join the Clinical Perfusion department based at St Thomas' Hospital. The successful applicant will enter our two year training programme, learning to deliver cardiopulmonary bypass along with other additional perfusion techniques.

During this training period, you will be required to attend Bristol University to study towards an MSc in Perfusion Science. You will also develop your clinical skills, performing 150 supervised cardiopulmonary bypass cases in order to undertake the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists practical exam, leading to accreditation and professional registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists.

Candidates will have a minimum of 2:1 grade in a relevant science degree in order to be eligible to apply and enrol on the course.

Main duties of the job

Under direct supervision by a qualified Clinical Perfusionist undertake a range of perfusion techniques during routine and emergency Cardiopulmonary Bypass.

Develop skills to assess the patient's relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis to enable appropriate decisions concerning conduct of the procedure.

Set up, prime and manage the Cardiopulmonary Bypass equipment to maintain life support for the period of Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB).

Undertake, analyse and interpret arterial/venous blood gases and patient coagulation status.

Administer drugs including Colloid/Crystalloid fluids, vasoactive drugs, Cardioplegia solution, Potassium, anticoagulants, haemostatic drugs under the direct supervision of a Clinical Perfusionist.

Manipulate on a second to second basis the patient's cardiovascular system whilst on CPB.

Undertake haemofiltration and blood transfusion as required under direct supervision.

Assist in the quality control, calibration and maintenance of expensive complex medical equipment in clinical perfusion and their safe use in compliance with near patient testing policies.

Acquire an understanding and assist in the running of Intra-Aortic Balloon Counter Pulsation.

Ensure that all data acquisition and other patient related records are complete, and appropriately filed/stored in line with Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation Trust and professional body guidelines.

About us

From our5main hospitals, and in thecommunity, we provide a full range of lifelong, general and specialist care, as well asclinical research, innovation,education and training.

We're a diverse and welcoming organisation, and are incredibly proud of our 25,500 staff and the dedication they show to our patients and each other.

We aim to be outstanding in everything we do and to provide high quality and compassionate care and experience to all of our patients and families.

As a leading centre of clinical research with a long history of innovation and medical firsts, we are able to provide the latest and most advanced treatments. We'reranked top in Englandfor the number of trials open for patients to join and in the top 10 for the number of patients recruited to help us in our research.

Together with our partners inKing's Health Partners, we form 1 of the UK's 8 Academic Health Science Centres.

Our world famous teaching hospitals train the doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals of the future.GKT School of Medical Educationis our medical school, run jointly withKing's College LondonandKing's College Hospital.

We're guided byour valuesin everything we do and, as one of the largest employers in London, we reflect the diversity, opportunity and ambition of our communities and the people we serve

Job responsibilities

To perform a minimum of 150 supervised CPB cases whilst completing the MSc. Perfusion Science course and to pass the College of perfusion practical examination - becoming an accredited Clinical Perfusion Scientist.

For additional information, please see the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Effective time management

• Able to demonstrate instances where they have managed time effectively

Clinical work experience

• Evidence of having worked in a clinical environment
• Demonstrated having worked well in a team

BSc. Hons

• Certificate of completion of BSc. (Hons) degree

Meticulous attention to detail

• Demonstrating ability to show attention to detail
• Ability to be methodical in their approach

Communication

• Understands why communication is important in cardiac theatres

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Harefield Hospital, Hill End Road, Harefield

£42,939 to £50,697 a yearp.a. inclusive of Outer London HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

28 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS9467

Job locations

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Harefield Hospital, Hill End Road, Harefield