Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our busy and complex cardiac and congenital cardiac surgery service. Our large perfusion team is central to supporting safe care and achieving some of the strongest patient outcomes in England. We are seeking experienced Senior Clinical Perfusion Scientists to join our Cardiovascular and Thoracic care group, recognised as a regional centre of excellence.
Successful applicants will be familiar with all adult cardiac surgical techniques, including cell salvage, point‑of‑care blood analysis, DHCA and ECMO. Paediatric and ACHD experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
The department currently offers a 37.5‑hour, 3‑day working week.
The Trust is offering a recruitment and retention premium for this role totaling £5,000 p.a. (pro rata) and can also provide relocation support. T&Cs will apply and can be discussed at interview.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Currently, the cardiac team undertakes 1800 adults and 400 paediatric procedures per year across our five cardiac theatres. You must be accredited by the Society of Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland and registered with the College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain & Ireland.
This role attracts an additional Recruitment and Retention Premium, a contribution to relocation costs for eligible candidates and an exceptional NHS pay rate for additional shifts.
What We're Looking For
You will be a team player who can bring motivation and positivity to your work environment, happy to work autonomously, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with empathy and compassion at the heart of the care you provide.
You will be expected to deliver high quality care within the framework of a multi‑disciplinary team and will be well supported by an experienced inter‑professional team.
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out various administrative duties associated with the role and will be delegated additional responsibilities as required. Full participation in the department on‑call rota is essential.
What We Can Offer You
We are committed to supporting you in your career aspirations. We offer a number of benefits, including development opportunities, regular interaction with and feedback from leaders, and the chance to work on some of the UK’s leading cardiovascular research and development programmes.
Essential Criteria
* Patient First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
* MSc in Clinical perfusion science or equivalent knowledge and experience
* Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists Accreditation
* Full registration with the College of Clinical Perfusion Scientists
* Fully conversant with all aspects of adult cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and associated techniques
* Fully conversant with specialist techniques and perfusion procedures as required by individual patients such as left heart bypass, cerebral perfusion (both antegrade and retrograde), vacuum assisted venous drainage, ventricular assist devices and blood conservation techniques
Desirable Criteria
* A broad range of experience in neonatal, paediatric and GUCH perfusion
* Paediatric perfusion experience
* Paediatric ECMO training course
Recruitment & Retention Premium Eligibility
Recruitment and Retention Premiums are not accessible to individuals who are moving from Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust or any NHS staff working within Hampshire or the Isle of Wight. Eligible trust list includes: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Solent NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance NHS Trust.
Trust Values
* Patient First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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