Band 7 Clinical Perfusion Scientist- Clinical Perfusion

The successful applicant will join an evolving and dynamic team expected to work as an experienced and autonomous practitioner in Clinical Perfusion Science contributing to the safe treatment of patients with varied pathologies. The post holder will be expected to undertake a wide range of duties detailed within the job description to successfully deliver a variety of evidence based clinical services including conventional cardiac surgery, complex aortic, cardiothoracic transplantation, adult congenital heart disease, carcinoid syndrome, liver surgery, and MCS support. They will be expected to work without direct supervision and are able to organise multiple services to safely suit the requirements of patient care. Participation in a 24 hour on-call rota is mandatory. The post holder will be expected to take lead responsibility for a specific clinical and non-clinical aspect of the service that best suits the needs of the department, whilst escalating any associated issues and reporting
audit data to the directorate. It will be expected that the successful applicant will divide time between clinical and managerial responsibility as required whilst ensuring CPD is maintained. All required training and supervision will be provided. Opportunity may exist to support the treatment of NHS patients through local private healthcare providers., The successful applicant will hold a wide range of responsibilities which requires a variety of skills. Many qualities will be required in all the following areas

The Clinical Perfusionist will work up to 4 days per week undertaking a shift pattern to suit the needs of the clinical service. They will also be expected to contribute to out of hours work requiring a 30 minute response time.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.