Job overview
The John Radcliffe Hospital performs adult cardiac surgical cases per annum. The case mix comprises a range of coronary revascularization techniques, complex thoracic aortic surgery, mitral valve repair and remodeling, minimally invasive valve surgery, and off-pump coronary surgery. In addition the team provides mechanical support, cell salvage and standby services to the Cardiology Angiography Suite.
The Department of Clinical Perfusion is offering a rare opportunity to train as a Clinical Perfusion Scientist. The successful candidate will embark on a -year training program that will blend hands on clinical experience, with enrolment on the Perfusion Science MSc, at the University of Bristol - a high level research based course designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in clinical practice.
Candidates will require a : in an appropriate Life Sciences degree and upon completion will be eligible to gain Registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland.
Successful candidates will work a -day week and during training will participate in the department’s -hour on-call rota.
For further information and/or to arrange an informal visit contact Ian Harvey, Clinical Perfusion Manager,
(Expected interview date -Apr-)
Main duties of the job
1. Train under the direct supervision of an accredited Clinical Perfusion Scientist
2. Enrol onto the MSc blended learning programme in Perfusion Science at the University of Bristol
3. Assist in the delivery of the perfusion service
4. Under direct supervision by a qualified Clinical Perfusionist, undertake a range of perfusion techniques during routine and emergency cardiopulmonary bypass
5. Develop skills to assess the patient’s relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis to enable appropriate decisions concerning conduct of the procedure
6. Set up, prime and run cardiopulmonary bypass equipment
7. Sample, analyse and interpret arterial/venous blood gases and patient coagulation status
8. Administer drugs, including colloid/crystalloid fluids, vasoactive drugs, cardioplegia solution, potassium, anticoagulants and haemostatic drugs under the direct supervision of a qualified clinical perfusionist
9. Manipulate on a second-to-second basis the patient’s cardiovascular system whilst on cardiopulmonary bypass
10. Undertake haemofiltration and blood transfusion as required under direct supervision
11. Assist in the quality control, calibration and maintenance of expensive and complex medical equipment in Clinical Perfusion
12. Acquire an understanding and assist in the running Intra-Aortic Balloon counter-pulsation therapy under direct supervision
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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