At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team providing specialist care in cardiac surgery and ECMO support.
- Company: Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, a leading healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting training opportunities and a chance to work with cutting-edge medical technology.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have perfusion experience and relevant accreditation.
The predicted salary is between 66274 - 73496 £ per year.
Guy's & St Thomas' Cardiovascular Department is one of the largest in the United Kingdom and within the directorate is the Department of Clinical Perfusion based at St Thomas' Hospital. The Perfusion department at Guy's and St Thomas' performs approximately 1200 adult and paediatric cardiac surgical bypass procedures per year whilst providing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation support for acute respiratory failure for both adults and paediatrics. Other services supported include Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Surgery, Laser Lead Extractions and Intra Aortic Balloon Pump therapy.
Main duties of the job:
- Provide significant, highly specialist, autonomously managed, direct care delivery.
- Provide highly specialist advice directly related to care delivery and technical aspects of treatment.
- Undertake significant out of hours commitment for autonomously managed, direct care delivery on a rota basis.
- Allocation of daily duties appropriate to skill mix in the absence of the Perfusion Manager or Deputy Manager.
- Responsible for the development and delivery of specialist training packages to trainees and members of the multidisciplinary team i.e. medical and nursing staff.
Person Specification:
- Skills
- Essential: Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good mentoring skills.
- Desirable: Ability to facilitate change by discussion and implementation of emerging best practice.
- Previous Experience
- Essential: Familiar with a wide range of specialist and routine clinical perfusion techniques. Postgraduate knowledge of routine and highly specialised techniques e.g. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
- Desirable: Knowledge of imaging systems. A knowledge of the NHS plan, relevant National Service Frameworks, national directives and clinical governance.
- Knowledge/Qualifications
- Essential: Accreditation by The Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
- Desirable: Society of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain and Ireland Advanced Certificate.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Clinical Perfusion Specialist employer: National health service
The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises patient safety and service improvement. With a strong commitment to employee development, including leadership training and apprenticeship programmes, staff are empowered to grow their skills while contributing to the health of London. The Trust's inclusive culture and focus on quality management ensure that employees feel valued and supported in their vital roles.
